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Home bar essentialsTop ten: 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…

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Our favourite feature of the new-look Glenkinchie? The psychedelic Johnnie WalkerThe Nightcap: 30 October

It might be the spookiest time of year, but that can’t stop us from rounding up the latest happenings from the world of booze. It’s The Nightcap! Happy Halloween, folks!…

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Getting a taste of vodka’s past with Belvedere Heritage 176Getting a taste of vodka’s past with Belvedere Heritage 176

What’s the deal with Belvedere’s new and intriguing rye-based expression? We get the low-down and learn all about the history of rye spirits, how Scotch whisky was an inspiration to Polish…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The land of fire and ice: Icelandic spirits part twoThe land of fire and ice: Icelandic spirits part two

For the second and final instalment of our series on Icelandic spirits, we explore the island’s native flavours and traditions, from sheep dung-smoked spirits to fermented shark chasers, reveal the…

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Icelandic spiritsThe land of fire and ice: Icelandic spirits part one

From dramatic glacier-cut fjords to lunar-like lava fields, cascading waterfalls to black sand beaches, Iceland’s surreal and mesmerising landscapes have been shaped by the forces of nature over millions of…

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Linden Leaf Botanicals: turning science into boozeLinden Leaf Botanicals: turning science into booze

Molecular gastronomy has revolutionised our understanding of flavour in food, and now this approach has found an application in spirits-making. Founded by three Cambridge scientists and engineers, Linden Leaf Botanicals…

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Cooking with booze: tips from industry expertsCooking with booze: tips from industry experts

If the closest you’ve ever been to using alcohol as an ingredient is a splash of red in your bolognese or a haphazard festive flambé, you’ve been missing a trick….

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Cocktail of the Week: The White RussianCocktail of the Week: The White Russian

Today we’re shaking up perhaps the most famous cocktail in cinema, the White Russian, with Black Cow, a vodka distilled from milk. Whatever next! There are some cocktails that are…

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Five minutes with… Mikkey Dee from MotörheadFive minutes with… Mikkey Dee from Motörhead

The fastest, heaviest and loudest rock’n’roll band in history, Motörhead’s far-reaching influence on music can’t be overstated – and now, the band is making waves in the spirits world with its…

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Five expert rules for BBQ drinkingFive expert rules for BBQ drinking

The mercury is rising across the northern hemisphere, which means one thing: donning a novelty apron and firing up the barbie. While beer is a valid and worthy barbecue hero,…

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Five minutes with. . .  Mark Harvey from Chapel Down Five minutes with. . .  Mark Harvey from Chapel Down

English wine is on a bit of a roll at the moment and the country’s largest producer, Chapel Down, is based right here in Kent. But that’s not all, it…

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Cocktail masterclass with Moët HennessyCocktail masterclass with Moët Hennessy

With the promise of warmer weekends ahead, now’s the time to pin down a selection of light, refreshing and unfussy al-fresco drinks. Here, American Bar at The Savoy’s bartender Jake…

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Chapel Down flash sale!Chapel Down flash sale!

Just landed at Master of Malt, a shedload (this is an actual recognised measurement) of wine from England’s largest producer, Chapel Down. But that’s not all, we’ve got some of…

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What does ‘single estate’ actually mean?What does ‘single estate’ actually mean?

What defines a spirit as ‘single estate’? Since there’s no single, unifying designation, we asked folks from six brands to share what the term means to them. Here, they touch…

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The NightcapTune in to our live tastings on Instagram!

Mark the diaries, folks! Team Master of Malt is taking to Instagram for a series of live tastings. And we want you to join us! Here at MoM Towers, there’s…

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Cocktail of the Week: The Foraged MartiniCocktail of the Week: The Foraged Martini

One drink, three ingredients, and absolutely no prep required: This week we’re championing stripped-back simplicity with the delightful Foraged Martini, a cocktail menu mainstay at intimate east London bar Three…

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