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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.
Despite Everything, American Whiskey is Booming in BritainDespite Everything, American Whiskey is Booming in Britain

With the Super Bowl taking place this weekend, we take a look at how American whiskey sales are growing in the UK, and pick some of our favourites for you…

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Valentine’s Day gifts for drinks loversValentine’s Day gifts for drinks lovers

Mark the occasion of all things love and romance with these Valentine’s Day-themed tipples! The 14th of February approaches. Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year when you need to…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Nightcap: 11 JanuaryThe Nightcap: 11 January

It’s our first Nightcap of 2019 so it’s a special bumper edition. We’ve got a lot to get through so without further delay, ado, procrastination or beating about the bush,…

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Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018Master of Malt’s most read stories of 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, we reflect on the news and features that caught your eye the most this year. Well, we’ve reached the end of another year. The…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Terrific New Year's TipplesTerrific New Year’s Tipples

A perfect New Year is all about family, friends, and the finest food and booze. This sublime selection of spirits, wines and beers will help you see in 2019 in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Nightcap: 21 SeptemberThe Nightcap: 21 September

Michelin-starred team-ups, new bourbon distilleries and Conor McGregor’s whiskey steps into the ring. It’s all go in The Nightcap this week! You’ve made it to Friday, folks! Give yourself a…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 24 August

Say hello to Friday with this week’s Nightcap, packed with the biggest booze news stories from the past seven days in one handy digest. Enjoy! Happy Friday, folks! The weekend…

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WATCH: Kentucky warehouse collapse creates giant bourbon barrel heapWATCH: Kentucky warehouse collapse creates giant bourbon barrel heap

On Friday Kentucky distillery Barton 1792 experienced something of a disaster: a partial warehouse collapse sending as many as 9,000 barrels of bourbon tumbling to the floor. The aerial footage…

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Hennessy VS bottleThe Nightcap: 22 June

Another week comes to a close, so it’s time for a round-up of booze stories to help you start your weekend with a brain full of knowledge – it’s The…

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Fred Noe gets nosingThe Bourbon Series: Part 1 with Fred Noe of Jim Beam

From humble beginnings in Kentucky, Jim Beam has captured the hearts of American whiskey fans across the globe, quite rightly earning the title of ‘World’s Best-Selling Bourbon’. We travelled to…

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Love Bourbon? Heading to Kentucky? Make This Your First Stop…Love Bourbon? Heading to Kentucky? Make This Your First Stop…

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in or around the Bluegrass State, a visit to the birthplace of bourbon is something akin to a pilgrimage. As it readies to open…

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The Nightcap: 8 JuneThe Nightcap: 8 June

Jack Daniel’s-maker Brown-Forman lines up a new CEO, World Gin Day hype aplenty, and fizz in space? It can only be The Nightcap! It’s Friday and the world’s most eclectic…

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Master of Malt named Best Online Retailer 2018 by British Bourbon Society!Master of Malt named Best Online Retailer 2018 by British Bourbon Society!

We’re utterly delighted to have been named the Best Online Retailer by the British Bourbon Society for the second year in a row! Sometimes getting back up and running after…

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10 Years of Balcones with Head Distiller Jared Himstedt!10 Years of Balcones with Head Distiller Jared Himstedt!

It’s been 10 whole years since pioneering Texas distillery Balcones burst onto the American craft distilling scene! Here, head distiller Jared Himstedt reflects on a decade of experimental whisky-making (without…

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Buffalo Trace Distillery brings 1800s whiskey-making literally to life!Buffalo Trace Distillery brings 1800s whiskey-making literally to life!

Buffalo Trace Distillery has outdone itself again. Its National Historic Landmark Distillery doors are open once more, meaning whiskey fans can look back in time in truly spectacular fashion. Do…

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Four Roses Small Batch 2017Four Roses Master Distiller Spills the Beans on Small Batch 2017…

Earlier this week Four Roses introduced the 2017 edition of its Small Batch line, so we hopped over to Mayfair to meet master distiller Brent Elliott and find out how…

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