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 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 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lands each autumn, and the 2025 release arrives with its usual fanfare and a very welcome plot twist. The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection now includes…
The recent Spirits Business Awards 2025 named Teeling as the Whiskey Brand of the Year. The ceremony, held on Thursday, 13 November, gave awards out across five categories: Retail &…
A good Christmas whisky guide doesn’t just tell you what bottles to gift or which dram would make the ideal after-dinner sipper. It prepares you for the inevitable. The 12-hour…
If you love a drop of Champagne at Christmas, this guide is for you. It’s a collection of a few festive Champagne secrets from a proper sommelier. Namely Philippe Marques…
What’s the most popular drink at Christmas? Yes, it’s that time of year again. You can keep your kale smoothies and kombucha. December is all about comfort, flavour, and those…
Stannergill Distillery has officially opened its doors inside the newly restored Castletown Mill. Castletown Mill is one of the most distinctive historic sites on Scotland’s northern coastline. It’s now home…
Bruichladdich launches world’s first quadruple distilled 18-year-old single malt Scotch whisky: Bruichladdich X4+18 Edition 01. The release is the first instalment in a four-part series and marks a major milestone…
If 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 gin tonic….
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,…
Prakaan 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…
The 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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
To 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…
This 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…
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…
Hunting 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…
Who wants to win a fire pit from Ledaig Scotch Whisky? First things first, it’s pronounced Lay-chig. Lay-chig Scotch whisky. Happy? Good. Let’s explain. Bonfire Night is on the horizon,…
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