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New Arrival of the Week: Balvenie Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 year oldNew Arrival of the Week: Balvenie Edge of Burnhead Wood 19 year old

This week we’re shining our giant Master of Malt spotlight (think 20th Century Fox logo) on a new release from Balvenie made entirely from estate-grown barley and kilned using local…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Top 5 drinks filmsTop 5 drinks films

We continue our series all about booze-based entertainment in this time of self-isolation and lockdown. This week we take a look at our favourite films that feature a drop of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
top 5 drinks tv showsTop 5 drinks TV shows

We like drinks, and we also like TV. So, here are our top five TV shows with some rather significant tipples in them. A drink can tell you a lot…

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Top 5 drinks podcasts Top 5 drinks podcasts

From whisky to wine, and all things boozy, here are our favourite podcasts to keep you amused when you’re self-isolating. All are best enjoyed with a dram in your hand….

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Meet the Master of Malt editorial teamMeet the Master of Malt editorial team

Today, we take a peak behind the padded leather doors at Master of Malt’s secret HQ (just off the A26, follow signposts for Tonbridge industrial estate) and meet the people…

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Alan Gray, Scotch whisky industry expert – obituaryAlan Gray, Scotch whisky industry expert – obituary

Today, Ian Buxton pays tribute to one of Scotch whisky’s greats who died recently: Alan Gray, the man behind industry bible the annual Scotch Whisky Industry Review. Here at Master…

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The NightcapVirtual pub quiz: 27 March

Think you know your booze? Then you should enter our new and improved virtual pub quiz. All entries will get a discount code and one winner a £25 off voucher….

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The world’s best audiophile barsThe world’s best audiophile bars

Even though we engage all our senses when enjoying a cocktail or sipping a spirit, the one that we rarely (if ever) acknowledge is sound – but thanks to music-mad bar…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
major fire at Jim BeamWhat the blazes: a history of distillery fires

Making whisky is not without its hazards, distillation can be a dangerous business. Then there’s the challenge of storing thousands of wooden casks of flammable liquid safely while they mature….

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton
Top 10 New York bars to visitTop 10 New York bars to visit

New York bars have a reputation for greatness. We spent some time sipping our way through the city, and behold! Here are our findings. We present 10 great bars to…

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
Smoky French Martini made with Laphroaig Islay whisky and Chambord raspberry liqueurCocktail of the Week: The French Martini

Today we’re rolling up the sleeves of our suit jacket à la Hall & Oates to make a cocktail that’s not particularly French and not really a Martini. It’s the…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mermaid gin bottleIsland spirit: a visit to Mermaid Gin

Last year on a beautiful clear August day, we visited the Isle of Wight to meet the team behind Mermaid Gin, film at the distillery and learn the secrets of…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Cocktails in cans are not to be sniffed atCocktails in cans are not to be sniffed at

From canned G&Ts to bottled Negronis, It’s never been easier to buy a portable bar-quality drink on the hop. We explore how pre-mixed cocktails turned premium – and share a selection…

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The NightcapThe Nightcap: 7 February

Valentine’s poetry, Valentine’s dogs, BrewDogs, and more all await you in this week’s edition of The Nightcap. Pour yourself a dram, and get stuck in. The Nightcap is back once…

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Hurry… popular Nikka whiskies to be discontinued Hurry… popular Nikka whiskies to be discontinued

Today’s blog post is something of a public service announcement, as two of our favourite Nikka whiskies will soon be disappearing. So, if you’re a fan, this is your last…

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Burns Night poetry competition 2020 – we have a winner!
Burns Night poetry competition 2020 – we have a winner!

The judges have consulted, conferred, and, finally, concurred. So, we are delighted to announce the winner of our Burns Night competition who will receive a bottle of Aerolite Lyndsay Islay…

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