Adam O'Connell
Adam O'Connell has been writing for Master of Malt for over eight years now. He’s visited distilleries, wineries, and breweries across the world, reviewed a variety of whiskies, gins, rums, Tequilas, mezcals, brandies, vodkas, wines, beers, and cocktails, and contributed all kinds of words in all sorts of places, including over 1,000 articles to its award-winning online blog, The Whisk(e)y Wash, and many of the handy guides you might have enjoyed. He’s even jammed with Kiefer Sutherland AND dined with Ainsley Harriott. Not at the same time.
Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 YearsExciting news for nerds of whisky and history (it can’t just be me), as archaeologists have found an illicit whisky still that was likely hidden for over two centuries. The…
Whisky: Five More Top Single Malts for £40You all rather enjoyed last week when we recommended some good single malts for £40. Of course you did, what’s not to like? Whisky that provides good value is rightly prized…
The Best Whiskies for Star Wars DayMay the Fourth has become a bit of a circus. Cheap puns, cynical merch, lazy tie-ins… Actually that’s a good idea. A round-up of whiskies for Star Wars Day! For those…
Win a Trip to Fèis Ìle 2027 with Bunnahabhain An Cuan GarbhBunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No. 1 15 Year Old lands as part of the Westering Home Collection, a series inspired by the Islay anthem about returning home. There’s three releases…
Harrison Ford Co-Directs His Own Limited-Edition GlenmorangieHarrison Ford unveils his very own limited edition whisky: Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition. A long-time whisky fan, the Hollywood actor has helped create something to his taste after falling…
Charles Leclerc and Chivas Regal Unveil 16 Year Old WhiskyChivas Regal and Charles Leclerc today announce the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition. It’s the the first 16 year old expression in the brand’s history and the Monégasque motorsports…
Glen Scotia Adds New Whisky Festival To LussGlen Scotia is spreading the vibes this May by bringing a new two-day whisky festival to Luss Distillery. The Campbeltown distillery is introducing the ‘Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival’ to the…
The Dalmore Distillery Tour Reimagined: The Last Distillery TourThe Dalmore distillery tour has changed. Reopening its doors for the first time after COVID, the Highlanders are not presenting a shinier version of the same old distillery tour. We…
Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe: ‘Willem by Willem’ Is Whisky Without a ScriptLaphroaig has never exactly played it straight, so teaming up with Willem Dafoe and asking people to describe its new whisky – Willem by Willem – however they fancy feels…
Master of Malt Bottles The World Cup In WhiskyThe World Cup is approaching and we’ve got fine whisky to put into bottles. Yes, the Master of Malt Bottling Line extends with five new limited edition bottles ahead of…
Loch Lomond Whiskies Unveils New Whisky Duo For The Open ChampionshipLoch Lomond Whiskies is now nine years into its partnership with The Open Championship, and for 2026, the distillery has released a pair of limited edition whiskies. Marking the 154th…
Angostura Rum: A New Look For a New EraThe House of Angostura has given its rum range a fresh look, but it’s the brand’s renewed outlook that’s really worth your time. Most people know the name for Angostura…
Jon Hamm Just Roasted Don Draper’s Whisky TasteTurns out Don Draper had expensive suits, great hair, and absolutely “mid” whisky taste. That’s according to Jon Hamm, the actor who played him. Hamm was chatting about the new…
Laggan Bay Opens: The 11th Islay Whisky DistilleryLaggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th whisky distillery. Family-owned company Ian Macleod Distillers confirms the news today, revealing the first cask was filled on opening day – 2 April 2026. Laggan…
Jameson, Drinkaware, and Alan Curbishley Know Your ScoreIs there any sensation quite like returning from the long weekend and seeing Alan Curbishley in your inbox? The answer is, no, of course, and I appreciate anybody who doesn’t…
Talisker 47 Year Old Magma: Reviewing The Distillery’s Oldest Whisky To DateWhen you get an invite to a tasting of Talisker 47 Year Old Magma, or Talisker’s oldest whisky to date, you don’t ask too many questions. You show up. Which…
