Burns Night

The Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition 2026 has concluded, and it’s time to announce our winners! First, just a reminder of what our five champions have bagged: a bundle…

February 23, 2026Master of Malt

One of the biggest dates in the year for Scotch whisky fans approaches, and you’ll need some bottles. Here’s our Top 10 best Burns Night whiskies for 2026. Whisky for Burns…

January 13, 2026Adam O'Connell

Burns Night. Each year on 25 January, whisky drinkers join Scots, people who love the Scots (a group which actually contains very few Scots), and anyone up for a good…

January 13, 2026Adam O'Connell

You know the star of Outlander Sam Heughan. You know that he founded a Scotch whisky brand: The Sassenach.  But did you know the actor and ambassador of all things…

January 13, 2026Adam O'Connell

The Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition 2026 is here. Our annual competition promises big prizes while honouring the Scottish Bard. On Burns Night, poetry is not only encouraged but…

January 12, 2026Master of Malt

We can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…

March 12, 2025Adam O'Connell

Here’s 5 more famous whisky lovers. Got any suggestions? Comment below. You probably know lots of people who love whisky. We certainly do. Fine folks all of them. Some of…

February 10, 2025Master of Malt

Robert Burns wrote some of the most famous words ever written about whisky. The Scottish poet had a fond appreciation for whisky often reflected in his poetry, as we’ve already…

January 22, 2025Adam O'Connell

It’s time to sharpen your pencils/keyboards because the Master of Malt Burns Night Poetry Competition is back by popular demand for 2025.  We’ve run this competition since 2019 and last…

January 13, 2025Master of Malt

Our beloved Burns Night Poetry Competition 2024 has drawn to a close. We have picked our winners. We’d like to thank all who submitted words inspired by the Scottish bard…

February 12, 2024Master of Malt

For Scotch whisky fans, Burns Night is the ultimate celebration of the drink they love. We raise a glass to honour the Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns, on his birthday, 25…

January 17, 2024Adam O'Connell

The Burns Night Poetry Competition 2023 has come to a close and it’s time to announce the victors! Well, it’s Burns Night and before we can settle down with a…

January 25, 2023Master of Malt

We’ve collaborated with the @whiskyforager himself, Colin Hinds, to create the ultimate Burns Night supper, complete with whisky pairings.  A huge part of any event is the food, but when…

January 19, 2023Adam O'Connell

It’s Burns Night on Wednesday 25 January, so we’re making a cocktail named after the bard himself using a blended Scotch that was specifically designed for the occasion. It’s the Bobby…

January 18, 2023Henry Jeffreys

From poets to actors, here are the best quotes on whisky. Burns Night is coming up shortly. And when you think of whisky and words, Robbie Burns automatically springs to…

January 17, 2023Adam O'Connell

Burns Night is coming. You need some bonnie booze. We’re here to help with the kind of Scotch whisky that will make Burns Night 2023 the best yet! Burns Night…

January 17, 2023Adam O'Connell