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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 GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 12 FeviewThe GlenDronach Cask Strength annual release is one we always keep an eye out for. We included Batch 11 in our top ten whiskies of 2022. M’colleague Henry had this…
Top 10 Whiskies From Independent BottlersIndependent bottlers snap up whiskies (and other spirits like rum, Cognac, gin…) from distilleries around the world. Some, like Gordon & MacPhail, buy new make and mature the spirits themselves….
Top 10 Spiced Rums For SummerModern-day spiced rums are proving that they’re so much more than a sickly sweet beginner rum to be dumped into supermarket cola. Seeing as July is Rum Month, we thought…
Making A Legendary Mai Tai With Appleton Estate 17 Year Old LegendWe had the privilege of attending a most remarkable evening recently: Appleton Distillery, Joy Spence, the original Mai Tai, a lost legend, and a new limited edition rum – it…
Lochlea Single Malt Master of Malt Exclusive Is Here!Something very exciting has just landed at Master of Malt, a single cask exclusive from Lochlea. Read on to discover more and to learn all about this exciting Lowland distillery…
Six Superb Scotch Whiskies For SummerThink whisky is a winter drink? Think again! Whether it’s a blend or single malt, smoky or sherried, an everyday dram or a special occasion sipper, we’ve got the perfect…
The Joy of Tasting Benriach Whisky at the DistilleryDuring the Spirit of Speyside festival, we were lucky enough to be treated to a tour and tasting of Benriach whisky at the distillery. Here’s what we learned. Benriach is…
Bankhall Single Malt Cask Strength – First Release ReviewOne of England’s most interesting new whisky makers has released its first single malt. Here’s the lowdown on Bankhall Single Malt Cask Strength – First Release, which just has arrived…
Whisky of the Week: The Glenrothes 12 Year OldThe Whisky of the Week that you voted for is sherried Speysider The Glenrothes 12 Year Old. Whisky of the Week gives you the chance to dictate what we drink….
BBQ Recipes and Cocktails You’ll LoveGet your gastronomic groove on and get creative with your BBQ recipes this year with both what you eat and drink. The BBQ season is here. Grab your charcoal, assorted…
New Arrival of the Week: Scallywag The Chocolate Edition 2023The latest edition of Scallywag’s The Chocolate Edition is here and we couldn’t resist having a wee dram. Douglas Laing is regarded as one of the leading independent Scotch whisky…
I just spent a day at Fèis Ìle with Bunnahabhain. It’s made me more convinced than ever that you need a whisky holiday. You might remember we gave you a…
Highland Park 18 Year Old ReviewOne of the most awarded whiskies of all time. A classic dram. Highland Park 18 Year Old is in our Glencairn glass this week. Lucky us. First introduced to the…
Fantastic Father’s Day Whisky Gifts Under £50Do you need a brilliant, last-minute, and bargain Father’s Day present? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s some top whisky gifts, all less for less than £50. Father’s Day…
Top 10 Best Father’s Day Whisky GiftsDads don’t always get the appreciation they deserve on Father’s Day so this year do it right with a luxury whisky gift that your father will love. Father’s Day is…
Whisky of the Week: Laphroaig LoreThis week you voted for Adam to taste a whisky named after the skills whisky makers pass down over the generations: Laphroaig Lore. Whisky doesn’t get more distinctive than Laphroaig….
