Greatdrams iconGreatdramsSep 24, 2026 ~8 min source read

Master of Malt issues five retro football‑themed whiskies ahead of World Cup 2026

A limited-edition Master of Malt range pairs retro home‑nation kit artwork with a five‑bottle whisky lineup that includes English, Irish and Scotch expressions; bottles are inspired by Italia 1990 and France 1998 and designed in‑house.

Get in the World Cup Spirit with the Master of Malt Football-Themed Release

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The lineup includes English, Irish and Scotch whiskies. Two detailed entries: an English 12‑year‑old (2013) at 54% ABV priced £59.95, and Adnams 9‑year‑old (2016) rye at 46.6% ABV priced £39.95.

Master of Malt presents the bottles as more than gimmicks: the article reports the whiskies are high quality and evocative of their football inspirations.

# What this release is

# What's in the lineup The collection includes expressions representing England, Ireland and Scotland. The article provides specific details for at least two bottles and describes the overall character of the range as authentic whisky releases rather than novelty items.

  • English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 World Cup Edition: An undisclosed English distillery produced this bottle. It was distilled in 2013, matured in a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength (54% ABV). Tasting notes reported in the article include vanilla, oak, caramel, fruity and malty notes with a hint of dark chocolate. Price given: £59.95.

The article also begins to introduce a Ben Nevis 27 Year Old World Cup Edition and notes Scotland's qualification for the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 1998, but the provided text cuts off before full details for that bottle are supplied.

# How the release positions itself The author ties the collection to football nostalgia, particularly 1990s memories—kits, sticker albums, and tournament moments—arguing the pairing of retro football design with whisky makes sense for fans of both. The piece clearly intends the bottlings to be drinkable, collectible and evocative rather than purely decorative.

# Practical points for readers

  • Design credit: Chris Gunter and Ben McKeown (in‑house).

If you collect football memorabilia or limited whisky releases, this series combines both interests and includes both cask‑strength and lower‑ABV options with clear tasting notes for at least two bottles.

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