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Emma Symons

Adam O'Connell – A top spirits writer who's contributed hundreds of articles on Master of Malt.

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Joining Master of Malt in 2014, Emma worked as part of our awesome customer service team before bringing her passion for drinks to our editorial team. She even qualified as a WSET spirits educator to share her love for all things distilled with colleagues throughout the company. A fan of pot still rum, imperial stout, and complex maritime malts, Emma also enjoys taking photos, listening to hip-hop, and rummaging in junk shops to add to her collection of funky, colourful clothing!

Emma's whisky of the month (September 2025)

William Larue Weller Special Reserve whiskey bottle and cut glass tumbler

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Ten Summers

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ten whole summers rolled by as this Kentucky straight bourbon slumbered soundly, maturing for a full decade before bottling. It sure took its sweet time, but it was worth it. The result is a gloriously rich and full American whiskey, layered with mellow oak, buttery corn, and balanced rye spice. As long as a midsummer's eve, this is perfect for slow, laid-back sipping.

"10 years is impressive when it comes to bourbon – this one boasts plenty of character for neat sipping or a good Old Fashioned, though it works a treat with peach iced tea or cloudy apple juice too!"

Emma Symons

Whisky word-engine, rum nut, imperial stout maven & MoM OG

Tasting notes

Nose

Buttery maple and pecan plaits, fresh popcorn, and millionaire's shortbread open the way, with buttered rye bread in tow. A touch of spice develops in time, with milk chocolate on the tail.

Palate

Rich and full with buttery layers of corn and oak, balanced by chewy rye spice. A flash of pepper is tamed by silky grilled peach and vanilla cream tangled with crystalised ginger chocolate.

Finish

Toffee, dried chilli, peppercorns, condensed milk, chocolate buttons, iced tea, seeded bread, mellow oak.

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