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The Burns Night Poetry Competition Winner Is…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…
Glenfiddich Redesign Revisits the Past to Frame its FutureThe Glenfiddich redesign is here. Come take a look. The Speyside distillery has given itself a refresh, drawing heavily on cues from its own archive. Helpfully, the press release includes…
How To Make Your Own Maraschino CherriesMaraschino cherries are an essential cocktail ingredient. But they also have a bad reputation. Cocktail sabotage by these lurid, oversweet, radioactive-looking, vaguely cherry-flavoured impostors has occurred for decades. But the…
Master of Malt Named 2026 Online Drinks Retailer of the Year at the DRAs!The Drinks Retailing Awards trophy for Specialist Online Drinks Retailer of the Year goes to Master of Malt for an extraordinary fifth time! Oops, we did it again! Master of…
Top 10 Gins for the Ultimate MartiniHere’s our Top 10 Gins for the ultimate Martini. Purchase by clicking on the links in the product’s name. Got any suggestions? Leave them in the comments below. There’s an…
Karen Gillan becomes the face of Hedonism 2026The 2026 edition of Hedonism from Compass Box is here, and actor Karen Gillan stars as this year’s Muse. Yes, that Karen Gillan. From Doctor Who to Guardians of the…
Five New Releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company!Dave Worthington is here to introduce you to five new releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company. Each single cask whisky from your favourite bottler is more interesting than the last. Ever…
Win trips to each Scotch whisky region!Win trips to each Scotch whisky region! Trips to Bunnahabhain, Glen Scotia, Benriach, Talisker, Bonnington (home of John Crabbie & Co.) and Aberfeldy await. We’re taking you to Scotch whisky’s five…
What Should I Pair With Whisky?Ever ask yourself: What should I pair with whisky? If you have, this is the guide for you. Whisky lovers know the right pairing can turn a good dram into…
Have You Tried Whisky and Lemonade?Whisky and lemonade doesn’t roll off the tongue like whisky and Coke or whisky and soda. It’s not even really regarded as an official whisky drink, more of a last-minute…
Top 10 Best Tequilas for a MargaritaThese are 10 of the best Tequilas for a Margarita cocktail. Got any favourites you’d like to share? Leave a comment below. Margarita Day rolls around on 22 February every…
Enjoy Life – Drink The Good StuffI get to drink the good stuff a lot. It’s an occupational hazard. But I’m as much a slave to the culture of deferment as the next person. Save that…
