We got to have a taste of one of the most impressive and exciting whisky releases of the year. A 60-year-old single cask whisky from Glenfarclas Distillery. It’s every bit…
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Author: Adam O'Connell
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 900 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.
Victoria Eady Butler, master blender at Uncle Nearest, has quite the story to tell. Which is why we were delighted that she sat down with us to talk about her…
This week we’re honouring both Sober October and Black History Month with a zero-alcohol serve made to support diversity and inclusivity as part of the Equal Measures UK initiative. A…
It was a long time coming, but Ardbeg Wee Beastie has finally hit the shelves at MoM Towers. We had a taste to let you know what to expect. Last…
Here at MoM Towers, Bonfire Night means peaty treats and smoky spirits and so we’ve rounded up some of our favourites right here. Tempted? Of course you are. Like pretty…
Another one of low-and-no-alcohol’s finest features on our blog today as our Sober October coverage continues. This time it’s the mimic masters, Lyre’s the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit brand in…
Quench your (blood) thirst with our range of devilishly delicious Halloween drinks. Halloween is going to look a lot different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun….
It’s been a long wait, but Israel’s first single malt whisky from Milk & Honey has finally arrived. Does it live up to expectations? We find out. When I asked Milk & Honey’s…
Who wouldn’t want to win five bottles of delicious Scotch whisky, aged up to 26 years? Nobody, that’s who. So read on to learn how you can get your hands…
Speyside’s swankiest distillery has launched a range of seriously old and rare Scotch whiskies. How old and rare? Well, one of them is 78 year old! And they’re all coming…
Mermaid Gin is one of the most popular and acclaimed gin brands around. If they were giving away free booze, you would definitely want some, right? Good, because we’re helping…
Co-founder of Three Spirit, Dash Lilley, joins us to talk about innovating rather than imitating, prioritising environmentally-friendly methods and why low-to-no alcohol brands are here to stay. Low-and-no alcohol has made…
Autumn… it’s the time of year when you start to crave delicious, hearty, comforting drinks. Luckily, we’ve got a huge range and we’ve picked some of our favourites. The temperature…
Snap up a bottle of Slane Irish Whiskey and you won’t just be rewarded with tasty booze. You could win a VIP trip to Slane Distillery and the legendary Slane…
We reckon it’s about time that we announce who has won an incredible VIP trip down to our neighbours at Greensand Ridge Distillery! Another one of our amazing competitions has…
As the founder of Whitley Neill Gin, Marylebone Gin, Berkshire Botanical Gin and Gelston Irish whiskey, it’s fair to say that Johnny Neill knows a thing or two about booze….
It’s #BagThisBundle time and for this edition, we’re teaming up with one of the biggest names in whiskey, Tennessee’s very own Jack Daniel’s! I think it’s fair to say that…
Tamdhu’s excellent Batch Strength series has another edition. Does it live up to the previous standards? We find out. Tamdhu Batch Strength (Batch 5) has arrived! There’s something fans of big…
Corte Vetusto founder David Shepherd talks to us about being Mexican by heart, how to ensure a burgeoning category grows responsibly and why mezcal is so great. Pride, provenance, history,…
On Friday evening we were fortunate enough to taste and learn all about Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake, the Highland distillery’s latest release which is aged in Hungarian Tokaji casks….