Alright, let’s start by getting the usual PSA* out of the way: The ‘best’ way to drink whisky ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer to add a…
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With so many independent bottlers out there, it’s sometimes not clear what some of them can bring that distilleries themselves can’t. But the inaugural releases from The Heart Cut, a…
You really don’t need a lot of money to start a micro distillery. Go on Ebay and you can find little Portuguese pot stills for around £500. Then all you…
Father’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…
Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is the second in a series of experimental Islay single malt whiskies from this legendary distillery. Let’s take a closer look. When it comes to limited edition…
So, you don’t like whisky. WRONG. Well, not to tell you how you feel, but we think everyone loves whisky, they just haven’t found the right one yet. We’ve heard…
A good name can make a world of difference. Remember when Homer Simpson became Max Power? Life changing. Also, the name of a real-life professional footballer. Would he have made…
Vanilla. Christmas cake. Baking spice. Orchard fruit. Oak char. Homemade apple pie. An autumnal bonfire. Pot-pourri. Old bookshelf must. Nail polish remover. The smell of yesterday’s cabbage and the ghost of last…
Let me guess. You’re planning on going into Lush and picking up a bath bomb or you’ll grab a candle the day before. Because Mother’s Day isn’t that big a…
Over £10,000 in prizes. A year-long adventure. There’s whisky to be won, there are good times to be had. Welcome to Master of Malt’s whisky treasure hunt! The Master of…
There’s always new whisky to discover. It’s one of the great things about whisky. So as we enter a new year, embrace the diversity and try something new. These ten…
From Rod Stewart to Kylie Minogue, not forgetting The Rock and George Clooney, it seems like you’re nobody in the celebrity world without your very own brand of booze. From…
There was so much whisky launched in 2023 that it can be hard to keep track of all the big releases. Luckily we’ve been keeping a beady eye on the…
Whisky is a spirit as rich in history as it is in flavour. Its origins are shrouded in the mists of time, with roots stretching back to the ancient Celtic…
We had a lot of change on the blog this year. We have been covering more products in round-ups which seems to go down well with customers. A recent post…
While we love what’s in the bottle most, as whisky fans we do love a good bottle design too. Having a stand-out shelf presence, creating a shape that bartenders can…
‘Christmas cake’ is often used as a descriptor in tasting notes for whisky. Sherry cask ageing in particular can taste especially festive with all those dried fruit and spice nuances….
Maybe we have a little bit of bias, but in our opinion, whisky is one of the most thoughtful gifts. Because the choices are so seemingly endless, you have to…
We all want answers to the big questions in life. What happens when we die? What is love? What exactly is Mr. Blobby supposed to be, and who decided that…
This week we’re all about the cask at Master of Malt. Whether it’s an unusual cask finish or a whisky aged in an interesting combination of barrels, we’re getting out…