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Adam O'Connell

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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.

Scenes from Arbikie's 'A Dram Good Whisky Festival'Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 Distilleries

Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery will play host to ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ this June, bringing together more than 10 distilleries for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences….

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The new Lost Explorer Tequila ReposadoTop 10 New Drinks To Try Right Now. Why Wait?

Need some new drinks to try? If your drinks shelf looks the same as it did three years ago, you’re missing the fun part. Somewhere in Norway, people are fermenting…

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The Japanese Way of Whisky front and back coverDave Broom and The Japanese Way of Whisky

Whisky writer Dave Broom joins us on the Master of Malt blog to talk about the new edition of The Japanese Way of Whisky: Japan’s whiskies and how to enjoy…

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Woven Whisky's new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience.Woven Announce Blending Rooms Where Guests Become Whisky Makers

Woven Whisky is announcing plans to launch a major new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience. The independent whisky makers’ dedicated whisky blending visitor destination…

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A bottle of Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 in a wheat fieldThe Making of Star Hill Farm 2026 Release

It’s Whisky of the Week time and our sights are firmly on Maker’s Mark and the second release of Star Hill Farm Whisky. Yes, Star Hill Farm 2026 Release is…

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Paul John, the founder of Paul John whisky with a Glencairn glass of whiskyMeeting Mr Paul John: The Man Who Helped Indian Whisky Grow Up

Recently, the Paul John Indian Whisky founder Mr Paul P. John was in London. I got the chance to talk to him. Naturally, I took it. Our conversation isn’t focused…

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A bottle of GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish at the distilleryGlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Review

Our Whisky of the Week is GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish. Or, to give its full title: GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish…

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Archaeologists have excavated the site of an illicit still on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Discoveries made include a piece of metal believed to have been used to connect two pieces of the still.Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 Years

Exciting news for nerds of whisky and history (it can’t just be me), as archaeologists have found an illicit whisky still that was likely hidden for over two centuries. The…

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A bottle of Bowmore 12 Year Old with an artistic backdropWhisky: Five More Top Single Malts for £40

You all rather enjoyed last week when we recommended some good single malts for £40. Of course you did, what’s not to like? Whisky that provides good value is rightly prized…

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Instagram posts by @Scotch_TrooperThe Best Whiskies for Star Wars Day

May the Fourth has become a bit of a circus. Cheap puns, cynical merch, lazy tie-ins… Actually that’s a good idea. A round-up of whiskies for Star Wars Day! For those…

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The new Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited EditionHarrison Ford Co-Directs His Own Limited-Edition Glenmorangie

Harrison Ford unveils his very own limited edition whisky: Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition. A long-time whisky fan, the Hollywood actor has helped create something to his taste after falling…

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Charles Leclerc with Chivas Regal 16 Year Old WhiskyCharles Leclerc and Chivas Regal Unveil 16 Year Old Whisky

Chivas Regal and Charles Leclerc today announce the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition. It’s the the first 16 year old expression in the brand’s history and the Monégasque motorsports…

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Glen Scotia launches Mini Malts Festival in LussGlen Scotia Adds New Whisky Festival To Luss

Glen Scotia is spreading the vibes this May by bringing a new two-day whisky festival to Luss Distillery. The Campbeltown distillery is introducing the ‘Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival’ to the…

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The Dalmore stillhouse opened in 2026The Dalmore Distillery Tour Reimagined: The Last Distillery Tour

The Dalmore distillery tour has changed. Reopening its doors for the first time after COVID, the Highlanders are not presenting a shinier version of the same old distillery tour. We…

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Willem Dafoe in the campaign for Willem by Willem alongside an alpaca named honey and the barley manLaphroaig x Willem Dafoe: ‘Willem by Willem’ Is Whisky Without a Script

Laphroaig has never exactly played it straight, so teaming up with Willem Dafoe and asking people to describe its new whisky – Willem by Willem – however they fancy feels…

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Master of Malt's World Cup inspired range of whiskiesMaster of Malt Bottles The World Cup In Whisky

The World Cup is approaching and we’ve got fine whisky to put into bottles. Yes, the Master of Malt Bottling Line extends with five new limited edition bottles ahead of…

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