Adam O'Connell has been writing for Master of Malt for over seven 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 900 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.
The Whisky Championships 2025 have officially kicked off. It’s back. Louder. Bolder. More dramatic than ever. Once again, we’re pitting some of the most significant names in whisky against each…
Spritz fans, prosecco lovers, and aperitif aficionados – this one’s for you. We’re giving away the ultimate prize pack in partnership with the good folks at Campari Group. Think of…
The best whisky tasting sets help you decide what to buy… without committing to the full price of a bottle. You see, we love whisky. But it’s a vast and…
It’s 31 July 1970. Somewhere on the high seas, a Royal Navy sailor stands in silence, clutching a small tin cup. He’s not mourning a fallen comrade. He’s not even…
Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask is an essential whisky. At the time of writing, our site has 306 reviews, averaging four and a half stars. It has won countless…
Before I became a writer for Master of Malt, I was a bartender at a pub in Maidstone. We didn’t have Baby Guinness on the menu. That didn’t stop us…
Peaty vs Smoky Whisky. They’re the same thing, right? Wrong. They’re often used interchangeably, but peaty and smoky aren’t quite the same thing. Here’s a quick guide to tell you…
Buy Westport Blended Malt 21 Year Old 1997 (Master of Malt) Whisky from Master of Malt now. Are you familiar with the teaspoon trick in whisky? No, not a cocktail…
Royals, rogues, and those with rugged charm. I’ve always said whisky is for the dangerously charismatic. These 5 fab and famous whisky lovers prove it. Throughout this series, you’ve met…
We ask about oloroso versus PX and American versus European oak. We obsess over cask seasoning, first-fill, second-fill, solera systems, and the precise microclimate of a bodega in Jerez. But…
Gordon & MacPhail has announced a landmark moment in whisky history: the release of the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky. Glenlivet 85 Year Old. A staggering eight-and-a-half decades in…
There’s something about whisky that invites words. The witty, the wise, and the occasionally wobbly. Everyone from poets and playwrights to bartenders and balladeers has had a go at summing…
These are The Best Scotch Whiskies to Buy Online in 2025. Click on the links in the product names to see prices and to purchase. Looking for a knockout Scotch…
The English Distillery was founded in 2006 by James Nelstrop and his son, Andrew. An English whisky distillery isn’t peculiar these days. There are over 60 of them. Open a whisky…
Whisky is agriculture. Behind every dram lies a field, a farmer. A battle with the elements older than any stills. Whisky makers have long waxed lyrical about provenance and craft….
You can buy Glen Scotia Double Cask Red Wine Cask Finish from Master of Malt now. We’ve got a new whisky, folks. And we’re the only ones to have it. …
The whisky world is no stranger to vague labels and slippery origins. Japanese whisky, likewise. As the global thirst for Japanese whisky shows no sign of slowing, the question isn’t…
The art of balance. The power of precision. The occasional dramatic shove. No, not whisky tasting, we’re talking sumo. This year, Hakushu is giving you the chance to see it…
You can buy West Midlands Distillery whisky from Master of Malt now. West Midlands’ first single malt is here. It’s not from a remote glen, a foggy island, or a…
What if you could spray your Martini with a memory? At Silent Pool’s edible perfume masterclass, cocktails are mixed, then misted. Held at Nobu Bar and led by Marion Zoelle,…
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