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Bourbon is America’s signature whiskey, made from at least 51% corn and aged in new oak. It is created at some of the most famous distilleries in the world, like Jim Beam or Wild Turkey. Expect sweetness and spice from its bold character. You can read more about bourbon whiskey on the Master of Malt blog.
Stone FenceCocktail of the Week: The Stone Fence

Bourbon and cider come together to create one of the cocktail world’s more simple but obscure serves. From Connecticut to east London, we explore the hazy life of the Stone…

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Suffering Bastard (credit: Misti Traya)Cocktail of the Week: The Suffering Bastard

This week there’s been a whisky focus at Master of Malt what with World Whisky Day coming up, whereas next week it’s all about gin. So for our Cocktail of…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
London RyeTop 10 Independent Spirits Brands

Today, we’re striking a blow for independence with ten delicious bottlings from brands that aren’t part of big drinks companies. So, from a Maryland-style rye whiskey to single estate vodka,…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Few Immortal RyeNew Arrival of the Week: FEW Immortal Rye

Just landed at MoM Towers, a new expression from Illinois’s finest, FEW Spirits. Called FEW Immortal Rye, it combines whiskey with tea. To learn more, we talk to founder and…

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IWD 2021 interview: Lisa Roper Wicker, head distiller at Widow JaneIWD 2021 interview: Lisa Roper Wicker, head distiller at Widow Jane

Career discussions often focus on those just starting out. But what if you want to get into whisky (or whiskey!) a bit later on? Lisa Roper Wicker, Widow Jane president…

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IWD 2021 interview: Nicole Sykes from Maker’s MarkIWD 2021 interview: Nicole Sykes from Maker’s Mark

Kicking off our coverage for International Women’s Day 2021, Millie Milliken talks to Nicole Sykes, who has worked in some of the UK’s most revered bars. Now, she takes on…

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It's another terrific week on The Nightcap!The Nightcap: 5 March

It’s Friday and that means there’s Nightcapping to do. It’s been another week full of fascinating booze-soaked stories. Here’s our pick of some of the best. A week has been…

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Bruichladdich's Bere BarleyGoing Against the Grain

As you’re reading this blog, we assume you’ve drunk whisky made from barley and corn, and probably had some things made from wheat and rye too. But these aren’t the…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton
23 Distillers Share their Christmas Wish Lists23 Distillers Share their Christmas Wish Lists

The production teams at our favourite distilleries have bestowed the gift of delicious booze upon us all year long. But what are they wishing for this Christmas? We asked 23…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
New Arrival of the Week: Black & Gold 11 Year Old BourbonNew Arrival of the Week: Black & Gold 11 Year Old Bourbon

Today’s we’re shining our giant New Arrival spotlight on a mysterious long-aged bourbon from Tennessee. We can’t tell you exactly where it came from, but we can tell you that…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Home bar essentialsTop 10 Home Bar Essentials

As we’re once again going to be spending much more time at home because of lockdown, we thought it would be useful to round-up the essentials bottles you need to…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
What is Navy Strength Gin?How To Get the Best Out Of Overproof Spirits

From barrel proof bourbon to navy strength gin, it’s hard to know how – and when – to use punchy overproof spirits in cocktails and mixed drinks. Here, we explain the…

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Cocktail of the Week: The New York SourCocktail of the Week: The New York Sour

Today’s we’re making a rather forgotten-about cocktail made with bourbon and red wine. Yeah, it sounds a bit crazy, but trust us, you’ll love the New York Sour. There’s a…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Brough Brothers BourbonBreaking the mould with Brough Brothers Bourbon

iVictor Yarbrough, the co-founder of Brough Brothers Bourbon joins us to talk about race, family, making a positive impact in the community and more.  “Booze is a good old boy…

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The joy of distillery petsThe joy of distillery pets

From man’s best friend to an ostentation of peafowl, many distilleries are home to more than just the people behind the brands. Today, we talk tail feathers, snooze spots and…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 3 July

It’s a bumper week for The Nightcap, with stories about The Macallan, Diageo, competition winners, the artist formerly known as Plantation rum and a new Swift bar. Lovely stuff. It’s…

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