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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.

The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 - 2024 Edition New Arrival of the Week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition Whisky

The Dalmore has launched another one-of-a-kind expression this week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition Whisky. The second chapter of The Dalmore Luminary Series, curated…

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Jess WilliamsonOur Jess Moves On To Pastures New

If you’re reading this blog, then you know Jess. You know her because she’s written for us for over five years. And because in the last couple of years, she…

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The Clase Azul range - super premium TequilaThe Story of Clase Azul Tequila

Clase Azul is known for its beautiful decanters as much as the liquid inside them. This is luxury Tequila, the kind collectors love, the type that people pay the big…

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The Nightcap: 12 NovemberThe Source of Whisky’s Flavour

Vanilla. Christmas cake. Baking spice. Orchard fruit. Oak char. Homemade apple pie. An autumnal bonfire. Pot-pourri. Old bookshelf must. Nail polish remover. The smell of yesterday’s cabbage and the ghost of last…

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Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask FinishNew Arrival of the Week: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Malbec Cask Finish

“I would hate to make a whisky that is boring”. Stephanie Macleod, director of blending, Scotch Whisky for Bacardi, has a lot of briefs and responsibilities when it comes to…

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Why Did Whisky Mean ‘Water of Life’ in Scotland?Why Did Whisky Mean ‘Water of Life’ in Scotland?

Where does the term whisky originate from? It derives from the Gaelic word uisge beatha (in Scottish Gaelic) or uisce beatha (in Irish Gaelic). It’s pronounced “ish-ka ba-ha” and they…

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Pearse Lyons DistilleryThe Story of the Irish Whiskey Renaissance

Ireland was once the grand capital of whiskey. At one point in the mid-19th century, it boasted 88 licensed distilleries and countless more illicit producers. The largest distilleries in the…

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Tasting Heaven Hills whiskeysWhat Is Bourbon Made From

Bourbon is the classic American whiskey, distinguished by its specific production requirements and geographic origins. To be legally labeled as bourbon, the spirit must adhere to several criteria, namely that…

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Masthouse whisky5 Introductory Whiskies to Try

Good introductory whiskies to try tend to be approachable, well-balanced, and representative of their style, without being too overwhelming in terms of complexity or intensity. That said, there are so…

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Mothers-DayTop 10 Whiskies for Mother’s Day

Let me guess. You’re planning on going into Lush and picking up a bath bomb or you’ll grab a candle the day before. Because Mother’s Day isn’t that big a…

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Midleton Very Rare 2024 and Midleton Very Rare 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition.Midleton Very Rare: 40 Years of Irish Whiskey at its Best

How does a prestigious whiskey brand celebrate a 40th anniversary? With great whiskey, obviously. This year Irish Distillers gives us not only Midleton Very Rare 2024, but also the Midleton…

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Scotch whisky regionsWhat Do You Want To Learn About The Scotch Whisky Regions?

To mark the return of our Scotch whisky regions campaign we asked you what burning questions you had and you didn’t disappoint. A host of responses have come in and…

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5 Tips for Enhancing the Whisky Tasting Experience at Home5 Tips for Enhancing the Whisky Tasting Experience at Home

So you like whisky and you enjoy the odd dram at home. But you want to take things to the next level. We can absolutely help with that. These are 5…

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Bowmore Aston MartinThe Top Distilleries to Collect from in Scotland

What are the top distilleries to collect from in Scotland? We can help you out with that. If you love collecting whisky then chances are you’re on the lookout for…

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Green Isle is an underrated whisky blend10 More Underrated Whisky Blends

You guys enjoyed it when we suggested 10 underrated whisky blends for you last year. So, in the spirit of ‘if ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, here are a further 10…

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Balvenie 30 Year Old WhiskyTop Luxury Gifts for Valentine’s Day

If your Valentine has really brought the love then you might be inclined to spoil them with a luxury gift for Valentine’s Day. The following options are all beautiful in…

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