Here’s our favourite ‘And finally’ stories from the past year, including a distillery hiring a dog, a beer made from goose poo, and Mariah Carey launching an Irish cream liqueur….
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Author: Adam O'Connell
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.
Last week we headed to Johnnie Walker’s impressive Princes Street attraction to enjoy the final Masters series bottling and salute master blender Dr. Jim Beveridge OBE who is retiring, leaving…
When we last wrote about Fettercairn, we said to expect new incarnations of its 16-year-old expression. And one has just arrived. Let’s talk: Fettercairn 16 Year Old – 2nd Release:…
It’s St. David’s Day so we’re taking a trip to Aber Falls Distillery in North Wales. The last time we visted, the whisky wasn’t old enough to taste. That all changed…
The Connaught Bar in Mayfair, London, has done it again, taking the crown of World’s Best Bar at last night’s World 50 Best Bar ceremony. And it was a double…
A once-in-a-lifetime trip awaits the winner of our latest competition. Who wants to visit the Jack Daniel’s, Old Forester, and Woodford Reserve distilleries?! You could win a VIP trip to…
The East London Liquor Company only began distilling back in July 2014, but it’s already made quite the impression. We headed to the creator’s home to find out how it…
Why buy Christmas presents when you can win them for free? It’s competition time thanks to the generous folks at Bushmills Distillery! You could win a whole bundle of Irish…
Kaveh Zamanian fell in love with a Kentucky native and then its bourbon. Then he went down the rabbit hole and came out the other side with an ambitious and…
One of the world’s most famous whisky distilleries could be in your sights if victory is yours in our latest VIP trip competition. It’s always been a belief of ours…
In need of the perfect festive tipples? We thought you might be so from mulled wine to advocaat, we’ve rounded up our top ten Christmas drinks. Christmas is arguably the best time…
Tomorrow we’ve got a whole bunch of brilliantly Boutique-y releases, both whisky and rum that are uniquely finished in a variety of wine casks. Today we’re going to preview the…
Irish whiskey of the finest quality is something of a theme on our blog today, and that trend continues as our new arrival is Bushmills 2000 (bottled 2021) – The…
Recently we visited the 58 Gin distillery in London to learn all about the eco-conscience brand and how it helps consumers understand the process that makes their favourite booze. In…
Born in a U.S. surf bar as a gift to the après-sea crowd, the Spirit of Aloha 65 is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before… The fact that Stephen Thorp…
Hey, guess what? If you buy a bottle of Bunnahabhain then you could be in with a chance of receiving a bottle of its Fèis Ìle whisky! Every year thousands…
Think you can’t mix Islay whisky? Think again. It’s a great cocktail ingredient and makes the most amazing Highballs. We all love a good myth, don’t we? Personally, I always…
Make 5 November go off with a bang with these brilliant boozes for Bonfire Night! Bonfire Night is on the horizon which means firework displays, autumnal food, and a night…
It’s a brand of steady reliability, iconic appearance, and signature taste. But how did Maker’s Mark turn a family recipe based on loaves of bread and a bottle dipped in…
Hey, guess what we’ve done? Launched a gift finder especially for Christmas, that’s what. Let the buying of perfect presents begin! We all want to spoil our loved ones at…