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.
Top 10: Best New Releases in JuneJune has been busy. And hot. The best new releases this month are pretty scorching too. You’ve probably seen a few already. But there’s so much to get stuck into…
Win a Golf Bag Full of Loch Lomond WhiskyWho wants to win a golf bag full of Loch Lomond whisky? That’s right, Loch Lomond Whiskies returns for another year as Official Spirit of The Open, continuing a partnership…
Win a Trip to Finland with Kyrö Game of Thrones WhiskyKyrö Game of Thrones whisky has arrived at Master of Malt, and for two weeks, you’ll only find these new limited edition whiskies here. To celebrate the launch of Kyrö…
When to Shake or Stir CocktailsTo shake or stir cocktails, that is the question. Each choice changes the temperature, dilution, texture, appearance, aroma, and overall balance of the drink. When to shake or stir cocktails…
Old Pulteney at 200: The Whisky That Belongs to WickOld Pulteney is now 200 years old. I recently went to Wick, Caithness to see the whisky distillery and take in the local sights. Because you can’t understand Pulteney without…
Brother’s Bond Bourbon: Can Celebrity Whiskey Earn Respect?It was National Bourbon Day yesterday. Fine, technically in the US, but they can’t have all the fun, and the occasion gives us a good excuse to take a closer…
Distilleries We Really Bloody Like: Thomson DistilleryWe got a couple of new arrivals from Thomson Distillery recently and it reminded me that I wanted to talk about this whisky maker for a while now. Partly because…
Bruichladdich Old Skool 10 Year Old ReviewOur Whisky of the Week is a single malt I didn’t even know I was going to be fortunate enough to try. At a tasting for Yellow Submarine III last…
National Bourbon Day Whiskies To TryThese bourbons are ideal for National Bourbon Day, which falls on the 14 June. They qualify for two reasons: They be bourbon They be tasty There you have it. A…
Win 1 of 3 Incredible Glenmorangie WhiskiesThis Father’s Day, we’re giving you the chance to win one of three exceptional Glenmorangie whiskies, including the remarkable Glenmorangie 23 Year Old Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto. Entry…
What is a Craft Spirit? The ACSA Thinks It Has the AnswerWhat is a craft spirit? The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) reckons it has an answer. It has unveiled a new Certified Craft Seal, a TTB-approved certification mark intended to help…
Gordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage MomentsWhisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the first in its unique series of Vintage Moments and the inaugural set celebrates a Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish….
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Celebrates 25 Years Since Its ResurrectionBruichladdich Yellow Submarine III surfaces as part of the progressive Islay distillery’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new limited edition is the thrid in from the tongue-in-cheek Whisky of Mass Distinction…
Witchburn: The £6 Million Gamble Behind Campbeltown’s Newest DistilleryCampbeltown is whisky’s ultimate romantic underdog. The tiny town was once the ultimate whisky region, housing more than 30 distilleries. Today there’s three, but a new wave is on the…
Win a Trip to Highland Park Distillery!We have a winner! Congratulations to Bruce Alexander. Who wants to win a trip to Highland Park Distillery? There are worse ways to spend a few days than drinking smoky…
Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 DistilleriesArbikie Highland Estate Distillery will play host to ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ this June, bringing together more than 10 distilleries for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences….
