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The HEart Cut WhiskiesMaster of Malt tastes… The Heart Cut whiskies

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
micro distilleriesExploring the world of micro distilleries

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Redbreast 12 Year OldWhiskies you searched for Father’s Day 2024

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Laphroaig Elements 2.0New Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig Elements 2.0

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Affordable whisky in glasses raised in cheers by budget-conscious drinkersTop 10 whiskies for people who don’t like whisky

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Bourbon BourbonFive whiskies with great names

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Nightcap: 12 NovemberThe source of whisky’s flavour

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Mothers-DayTop 10 whiskies for Mother’s Day

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Master of Malt treasure huntWelcome to Master of Malt’s whisky treasure hunt!

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask 10 whiskies you need to try in 2024

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
9 celebrity drinks you have to try
9 celebrity drinks you have to try

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Tobermory 25 Year Old is a fine example of an oloroso sherry caskOur top 10 whiskies of the year | 2023

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The best whisky to buy at any price
The best whisky to buy at any price

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…

Michael OrsonMichael Orson
Best whisky quotes Robert Louis StevensonThe most-read posts of 2023

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Whisky is a fine craft whiskySeven beautiful bottles of whisky

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Christmas Cake - Upside Down RS2Using whisky in a Christmas cake

‘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….

Emma SymonsEmma Symons