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8 Celebrity Drinks You Have to Try
8 Celebrity Drinks You Have to Try

From Rod Stewart to Kylie Minogue, not forgetting The Rock and George Clooney, there’s some amount of celebrity drinks about these days. It seems like you’re nobody in the showbiz…

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
Royal SaluteTop 10 Premium Whiskies Perfect for Christmas 2023

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The barley that makes Kingsbarns whiskyWhat Is Scotch Whisky Made From

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…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Tamnavulin-DistilleryTop 10 Interesting Cask Whiskies to Try in 2023

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…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Fuji mountainFuji Gotemba Whiskey Arrives at Master of Malt

Japanese whiskey from the world’s biggest whiskey distillery has just arrived. Excited? You should be.  Yes, Master of Malt now stocks Fuji Gotemba whiskey (which spells whiskey with an ‘e’…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
whisky-toastTop 10 Most Underrated Whiskies

Not every whisky gets the love it deserves. Here’s 10 underrated whiskies we believe should get a greater share of the spotlight. Not that picking an underrated whisky is exactly…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Is whisky gluten free?Is Whisky Gluten Free?

You’d be amazed how often we get asked whether whisky or other spirits like gin, vodka, and rum contain gluten by our customers. Just to confuse things there are certain…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Whisky distilleries 2022Bankhall Single Malt Cask Strength – First Release Review

One of England’s most interesting new whisky makers has released its first single malt. Here’s the lowdown on Bankhall Single Malt Cask Strength – First Release, which just has arrived…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking PrideHighland Park 18 Year Old Review

One of the most awarded whiskies of all time. A classic dram. Highland Park 18 Year Old is in our Glencairn glass this week. Lucky us. First introduced to the…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Father's Day Dram Present Card - Single Malt Whisky (Kyro Malt Rye)Fantastic Father’s Day Whisky Gifts Under £50

Do you need a brilliant, last-minute, and bargain Father’s Day present? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s some top whisky gifts, all less for less than £50.  Father’s Day…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Glen Garioch distilleryNew Arrival of the Week: Berry Bros. & Rudd Whisky Bottlings

We’ve got a bumper New Arrival post for you this week with some single cask and small batch whisky releases from Glen Elgin, Glen Garioch, Benriach, and Ardmore, all bottled…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys