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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.
For years, Indian whisky was largely known for mass-market blends catering to its enormous domestic audience. But in recent decades, something remarkable has happened: India’s whisky scene has evolved into…
Fèis Ìle 2025: What’s Going OnIf Islay is the whisky lover’s paradise, then Fèis Ìle is its biggest, boldest party. Every year, the island throws open its doors — and its distilleries — to welcome…
Hebridean Distilleries: The Island Creators Redefining Scotch WhiskyThe Hebrides are a rugged archipelago off Scotland’s northwest coast, home to windswept landscapes, ancient traditions, and—more than ever—outstanding whisky. Islay has long been known for its whisky prowess. But…
Top 10 American WhiskeysThere’s a bottle for every mood and moment. Here are 10 American whiskeys that showcase just how diverse and exciting the category can be. Because American whiskey isn’t just one…
Peated Irish Whiskey: A Lost Tradition ReignitedFor many, peated whiskey is synonymous with Islay and Scotland. But Ireland has a deep-rooted history of peat-smoked spirits that stretches back centuries. Given that nearly 20% of Ireland is…
Midleton Distillery Celebrates 200 YearsIn 1825, the Murphy family established an Irish whiskey distillery: Midleton. Two centuries later, the name is one of the most famous in whiskey. It’s more than just one building….
We Need To Talk About BushmillsBushmills Distillery is the third biggest Irish whiskey producer, after Midleton and the quiet powerhouse of Great Northern Distillery*. It’s also the third best-selling Irish whiskey after Jameson and Tullamore…
Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition WinnersWe can finally unveil our Burns Night 2025 Poetry Competition winners! You know how it all works by now, so let’s get right to it. Here’s the top and the…
Johnnie Walker Vault unlocks ‘new era of luxury Scotch’The Johnnie Walker Vault was unveiled this week. The new global platform was designed to bring together bespoke blends of old and rare whisky, exclusive experiences, and more under one…
Is this the Best Irish Coffee in the World?In the pantheon of hot alcoholic drinks, few are as iconic as the Irish Coffee. I hate the word ‘iconic’, as it goes. But sometimes, it’s appropriate, and when it…
Top 10: Saint Patrick’s Day DrinksSaint Patrick’s Day Irish cream liqueurs, poitín, rum, and gin might not be on your shopping list, but here’s why you’re wrong. Luxuriously smooth Irish cream liqueurs go beyond Baileys…
The English Whisky GI: Why the Uproar?The English Whisky Guild (EWG) announced on 19 February 2025 that a Geographical Indication (GI) for English Whisky was edging ever closer. Four years after its submission, the GI has…
Glenmorangie relaunches The Lasanta as 15-Year-Old Single MaltGlenmorangie is relaunching and enhancing The Lasanta as part of the brand’s core range. The single malt whisky is now aged 15 years in bourbon and sherry casks. Glenmorangie adapts…
Bushmills 46 Year Old: The Oldest Irish Single MaltBushmills Irish Whiskey unveils the oldest Irish single malt ever released: Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’. Bushmills 46 Year Old ‘Secrets of The River Bush’ Only…
Instagram’s Unlikely Whisky HistoryInstagram wasn’t always the filter-laden, FOMO-inducing platform you know and love/hate/never-installed-anyway. First, it was a whisky app. No, really. Instagram’s whisky-soaked history Called Burbn, it was founded by whisky fan…
What the Growing Interest in Blended Malts Means for Distilleries in 2025Blended malts are steadily getting the attention it deserves. Searches for blended malt whisky on Master of Malt have jumped 27% in the last quarter alone. Whisky lovers are exploring…
