Adam O'Connell - Page 11
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.
The SirDavis Espresso Martini Beyoncé Wants You To MakeIf Beyoncé personally invited you to pop over for a drink, you’d probably say yes. And what should she be pouring? Not a flat white. Not a dusty G&T. Nope….
Win a Trip to Islay with Laphroaig!Who wants to win a Trip to Islay with Laphroaig? Come see where the smoke begins with Master of Malt. The rugged home of peated perfection awaits. We’re talking flights,…
Meet Prakaan Whisky: Thailand’s First Single MaltPrakaan arrives with intent. Thailand has long produced spirits, but the world has never been asked to take Thai whisky seriously. Most drinkers outside the country know Mekhong, a spirit…
Off the Beaten Cask: The Most Interesting Whisky Gifts to Give This ChristmasThe most interesting whisky gifts to give this Christmas are the bottles that stand out from the crowd. The “you’ll never guess where this is from” whiskies. Expressions that have…
Ninefold Rum: Scotland’s Scratch-Built SpiritNinefold is a Scottish rum distillery. Yes, those are a thing. There are lots of impressive rums from Scotland. Dark Matter Spiced Rum, The Gin Bothy, Matugga (and its range of…
Christmas Whisky Stocking Fillers That Actually Impress (and Fit Next to the Chocolate Orange)In need of some Christmas whisky stocking fillers? We’ve got presents that will actually impress without breaking the budget. This Christmas whisky stocking fillers guide is for everyone: the whisky-curious,…
The Best Whisky Eggnog Recipe (With a Peaty Twist)This is the best eggnog recipe you will find this Christmas. Because you are whisky lovers. And so are we. And this is a whisky eggnog recipe. With a peaty…
Win rare Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malts!We’re giving two lucky whisky lovers the chance to win bottles from the Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt collection – the 1997 and 1996 Bond House No.1 releases. The prizes: Glenmorangie’s…
The Busker and the Beat of Modern Irish WhiskeyTo buy The Busker Irish whiskey from Master of Malt, click the link on the brand’s name, and you’ll be taken to the distillery page shop. Irish whiskey is experiencing…
Not a Whisky Drinker? Shop Like A Pro With The Beginner Christmas Whisky Gift GuideThis is the perfect beginner Christmas whisky gift guide. Ideal if you’re new to whisky. New to Christmas whisky. New to gift guides concerning whisky and Christmas whisky alike. Even…
Christmas Whisky Gifts For 2025 That’ll Make You the Favourite Child (Finally)The best whisky gifts for 2025 are the ones that make the giver realise how much time you took to find something they love for Christmas. Thoughtful, story-driven whisky gifts…
The 12 Drams of Christmas: Whiskies for Every Type of Person You Have to Buy ForHunting for Christmas whiskies that’ll make your festive season sing? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re buying for the fussy dad, the mum who never wants anything, the sibling…
What Does Provenance In Whisky Actually Mean?In whisky, provenance is one of those terms that gets tossed around so often that it risks losing meaning. It can seem like just a posh word for “where a…
In Pictures: Look Inside The New Eden Mill DistilleryEden Mill has officially swung open the doors to its brand-new distillery and visitor centre. The sleek, sustainable showpiece that will create whisky and gin for the brand sits right…
Women in Whisky: Past and PresentThe history of women in whisky is as long as the history of whisky. Not that you would know that from the way the story is so often told. Even…
Budget vs Premium: Navigating Cost and Quality in WhiskyWhisky always sparks debate, not just about flavour. Value too. Is that £25 bottle good enough? Should you stretch to something three times the price? Today’s climate means rising prices,…
