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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.
New Arrival of the Week: The Dalmore 16 Year Old Luminary No. 2 – 2024 Edition WhiskyThe 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…
Our Jess Moves On To Pastures NewIf 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…
The Story of Clase Azul TequilaClase 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…
The Source of Whisky’s FlavourVanilla. 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…
New 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…
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…
The Story of the Irish Whiskey RenaissanceIreland 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…
What Is Bourbon Made FromBourbon 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…
5 Introductory Whiskies to TryGood 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…
Top 10 Whiskies for Mother’s DayLet 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…
Midleton Very Rare: 40 Years of Irish Whiskey at its BestHow 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…
What 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…
5 Tips for Enhancing the Whisky Tasting Experience at HomeSo 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…
The Top Distilleries to Collect from in ScotlandWhat 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…
10 More Underrated Whisky BlendsYou 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…
Top Luxury Gifts for Valentine’s DayIf 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…
