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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.
Top 10 Single Malts Worth Splashing Out OnGot any picks for the Top 10 Single Malts Worth Splashing Out On? Suggest some in the comments below. There comes a time when you want to buy a really…
The GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength: New Whisky AlertThe GlenAllachie 35 Year Old Cask Strength has landed. Want to learn more? Of course you do. It’s 35yo cask strength GlenAllachie. This Speyside single malt is a GlenAllachie master distiller…
Who Wants To Win A Bottle of Singleton 25 Year Old?There are competitions where you might win a branded glass. Then there are competitions where you win Singleton 25 Year Old. This is the second kind. It’s worth £352.50. Right now…
Glenmorangie The Thirty Becomes Oldest Core Range WhiskyGlenmorangie The Thirty is set to become the oldest whisky in the Highland distillery’s core range when it launches at the end of March. It tells you a lot about…
Shindo Experimental 01 and the End of Japanese Whisky MystiqueShindo Experimental 01 arrives at Master of Malt this week. And at a moment when Japanese whisky can no longer rely on romance alone. Age statements are thin on the…
There Will Be a 100-Year-Old Whisky in the FutureThe idea of a 100-year-old whisky is not a fantasy. Thanks to Gordon & MacPhail, it seems that it will one day be an inevitability. “My brother talks about the…
Unlocking the Liquid Library of Gordon & MacPhail WhiskyGordon & MacPhail whisky has a relationship with time like few companies. The family-owned firm has spent more than a century quietly building a liquid archive of Scotch whisky. The full…
The Tomatin Redesign and the Joy of a New Coat of PaintTomatin whisky has a new packaging redesign. The Highland distillery’s refresher is purely aethestic, the whisky remains the same. The outside, however, has had a proper wardrobe rethink. That’s not…
How Redbreast Irish Whiskey Is MadeIf you want to understand how Redbreast Irish whiskey is made, you have to start in Midleton. That’s the sprawling County Cork distillery responsible for some of Ireland’s most famous…
Johnnie Walker Red Soul: A “Sweeter Take” on Red LabelJohnnie Walker Red Soul is the latest addition to the world’s most famous Scotch brand, offering a softer, sweeter twist on the long-running Red Label blend. Rolling out globally from…
Rosebank Pops Up on BBC Quiz ShowRosebank Distillery has added another line to its résumé: a cameo on a BBC quiz show. The Falkirk distillery is known for its popular revival following years as a cult…
Stillgarden and the Irish Herbal Liqueur Taking on ChartreuseStillgarden Distillery in Dublin says it’s for the modern spirit drinkers. Making Irish Chartreuse-style liqueurs is one way to prove that. That’s Chartreuse-style liqueur. Let’s get that right. Chartreuse belongs…
Why The Borders Distillery Is Launching A Cask Transparency AppThe Borders Distillery has launched an app that lets whisky cask owners track every stage of their spirit’s journey. In a category where cask ownership can sometimes feel like sending…
Meet the Makers: A Showcase of Irish Drinks ProducersInvite me to a showcase of Irish drinks, and I will attend. Eight consecutive years of Bord Bia’s annual trade show at the Irish Embassy in Grosvenor Place prove it….
Win a Trip to Dublin with Teeling WhiskeySt Patrick’s Day prezzies aren’t really a thing. Usually, it’s just getting a round in. Let’s start a new tradition here, together. How about the chance to win a trip…
Top 10 Saint Patrick’s Day WhiskeysNeed Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, and for us, that means one…
