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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.
As part of our Mexican week coverage marking Cinco de Mayo, we break down the country’s two most popular spirits and ask you which one is your favourite. It’s Tequila…
Whisky of the Week: Old Pulteney 18 Year OldThe Whisky of the Week is Old Pulteney 18 Year Old. What a treat you have in store for Adam! Whisky of the Week is a simple series. We ask…
How To Drink CalvadosCalvados doesn’t enjoy enough time in the spotlight. Let’s correct that oversight. Here’s our guide on how to drink Calvados. Calvados might not be something you’ve had the pleasure of trying…
Glen Scotia: The Art of a DistilleryAlice Angus spent five months in Glen Scotia as resident artist in the Campbeltown distillery. What she captured reminded us why we love the whisky-making process so much. I’ve been to…
Six Cognacs For Whisky LoversCognac has the complexity, personality, history, innovation, and value to make it a great alternative to whisky. And these bottles prove it. One thing whisky lovers understand is the joy…
New Arrival of the Week: El Cabrón Agave SpiritsNo less than four new arrivals for you to get all excited about this week with the MoM debut of a fascinating range of agave spirits from El Cabrón. El…
Whisky of the Week: Daddy Rack 4 Year Old Cask StrengthDaddy Rack 4 Year Old Cask Strength is our Whisky of the Week, so here’s Adam to give you the details and the customary tasting note, complete with video! You…
Bake Up A Boozy Storm of Easter DessertsWhisky chocolate cake, anyone? We’ve got your Easter desserts covered with three fantastic recipes that demonstrate how to utilise booze in food. The long-awaited Easter weekend approaches, four sweet days…
Whisky Live London 2023 ReviewWe attended the always brilliant Whisky Live this year. From rare Irish single malts to unusual cask finish Scotch whiskies and very old Tormore, here’s a rundown of some show’s…
It’s Official – We Are Now Masters of MaltOk, (most of) you got us. April Fools! We have not changed our name. Please do not call us Masters of Malt. And please DO enjoy the very real whisky…
Japanese Whiskies You Need To TryClassics like Yamazaki and Nikka are joined by newcomers and cult favourites in our round-up of top Japanese whisky you need to try. If you ask to get us excited about…
A Century of Yamazaki DistilleryIt’s been 100 years since the Yamazaki distillery was founded. As we’re focusing on Japanese drinks recently we thought we’d take a deeper look at the brand that changed everything…
Treats For Easter For Those With A Sweet ToothWith Easter just around the corner, you’ll want to make the most of the long weekend. These drinks are perfect for the occasion. You know how every Easter we eat…
Top 10 Bargain Whiskies You Need To TryOld grain, cask-finished Irish whiskey, age-statement Speyside Scotch whisky, value from Islay, and the bargain nature of bourbon. Whisky doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. “Hey, Master…
Auchentoshan 18 Year Old is our Whisky of the Week, because you voted for it. Let’s have a taste! Our Whisky of the Week series continues. Each week you vote…
Cocktail of the Week: St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails SpecialSt. Patrick’s Day is this weekend. If you want an alternative to Guinness why not enjoy some delicious cocktails all made with an Irish twist? Here are our St. Patrick’s…
