Modern-day spiced rums are proving that they’re so much more than a sickly sweet beginner rum to be dumped into supermarket cola. Seeing as July is Rum Month, we thought…
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Author: Adam O'Connell
Adam O'Connell has been writing for Master of Malt for over six 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 600 articles to this award-winning online blog. He’s even met Aisling Bea AND Ainsley Harriott. Not at the same time.
We had the privilege of attending a most remarkable evening recently: Appleton Distillery, Joy Spence, the original Mai Tai, a lost legend, and a new limited edition rum – it…
Something very exciting has just landed at Master of Malt, a single cask exclusive from Lochlea. Read on to discover more and to learn all about this exciting Lowland distillery…
Think whisky is a winter drink? Think again! Whether it’s a blend or single malt, smoky or sherried, an everyday dram or a special occasion sipper, we’ve got the perfect…
Win a trip to the world’s longest-running and most prestigious sailing regattas, Cowes Week, with Mount Gay rum! UPDATE: We have our winner! Congratulations to Christopher Strassheim! On the Isle…
During the Spirit of Speyside festival, we were lucky enough to be treated to a tour and tasting of Benriach whisky at the distillery. Here’s what we learned. Benriach is…
#BagThisBundle fans rejoice as there’s new prizes to be claimed. Just a few simple clicks and you could win a bundle from Dà Mhìle Distillery! UPDATE: We have a winner!…
One of England’s most interesting new whisky makers has released its first single malt. Here’s the lowdown on Bankhall Single Malt Cask Strength – First Release, which just has arrived…
The Whisky of the Week that you voted for is sherried Speysider The Glenrothes 12 Year Old. Whisky of the Week gives you the chance to dictate what we drink….
Get your gastronomic groove on and get creative with your BBQ recipes this year with both what you eat and drink. The BBQ season is here. Grab your charcoal, assorted…
The latest edition of Scallywag’s The Chocolate Edition is here and we couldn’t resist having a wee dram. Douglas Laing is regarded as one of the leading independent Scotch whisky…
Having spent a day at Fèis Ìle with Bunnahabhain, we’re more convinced than ever that you need a whisky holiday. Here’s why. Recently we gave you a chance to win…
One of the most awarded whiskies of all time. A classic dram. Highland Park 18 Year Old is in our Glencairn glass this week. Lucky us. Highland Park distillery has…
Do you need a brilliant, last-minute, and bargain Father’s Day present? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s some top whisky gifts, all less for less than £50. Father’s Day…
Dads don’t always get the appreciation they deserve on Father’s Day so this year do it right with a luxury whisky gift that your father will love. Father’s Day is…
This week you voted for Adam to taste a whisky named after the skills whisky makers pass down over the generations: Laphroaig Lore. Whisky doesn’t get more distinctive than Laphroaig….
At this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival, we attended a blend your own whisky masterclass hosted by Murray McDavid. Here’s what we learned. Last week I found myself staring at…
As part of our Mexican week coverage marking Cinco de Mayo, we break down the country’s two most popular spirits and ask you which one is your favourite. It’s Tequila…
The Whisky of the Week is Old Pulteney 18 Year Old. What a treat you have in store for Adam! Whisky of the Week is a simple series. We ask…
Calvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Traditional Norman techniques. Modern flavour profiles. Snappy designs. All geared towards…