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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.
Five Minutes with Aisling Bea, Jameson Brand AmbassadorToday we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and now friend of Master of Malt, Aisling Bea to discuss her recent partnership with Jameson, why she loves hot whiskey, and more……
Chase Distillery RevisitedFive years ago we told the story of Chase Distillery. Now we’re back to see what’s changed at one of England’s most popular white spirits distilleries. Did you ever do…
Master of Malt Tastes… Torabhaig Allt GleannTorabhaig’s second bottling of the Legacy Series is here, so we thought it was high time we had a taste. It’s called Torabhaig Allt Gleann and it’s rather easier to…
Who’s In The Mood For Whisky Highballs?YouWe will never miss an opportunity to talk about the many ways we love Whisky Highballs. It’s a simple drink. Just splash something fizzy on your whisky and you’ve done…
Ardbeg Sells 1975 Islay Single Malt for £16 millionRecords have been smashed and jaws have been dropped as Ardbeg Distillery on Islay has sold a 46-year-old cask of single malt for £16 million! Don’t rub your eyes, this is…
Toasts Over Tariffs: American Whiskey’s Cause For OptimismWe spent an evening at the US Embassy with the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. to raise a glass to celebrate the long-awaited end of tariffs on American Whiskey…
The Master Bottler? Finn Thomson Whisky LaunchesWhisky brands don’t often come 300 years in the making. They don’t often launch with bottles of 50-year-old Glenlivet. But Finn Thomson whisky arrives on the scene with a family…
Top 10 Single Cask WhiskiesTen great single cask whiskies await in this selection, from bold Islay drams to overlooked grain expressions. There’s nothing quite like the pleasure of a single cask whisky. Spirit drawn…
Craigellachie Distillery: Standing Out in SpeysideA visit to Craigellachie Distillery was long overdue. Fortunately, I got a chance to see Speyside’s enigma during the region’s annual festival to learn how it makes whisky like no…
Booze Perfect For a Father’s Day BBQThis Sunday is the perfect day to have a BBQ and celebrate your dad. It’s Father’s Day, don’t forget! And we’ve got the ideal drinks for the occasion. There’s nothing…
8 Premium Whiskies for Father’s DayIf you’re looking to push the boat when it comes to whisky, then you’re in the right place. These are 8 premium whiskies for Father’s Day, which is on the…
From Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland: The Story of Matugga RumThis is the story of Matugga Rum, and how it brought the spirit of Uganda and Jamaica to Scotland to create something different. Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa didn’t really ever…
What Is London Dry Gin?Ok, so we had some comments recently from people regarding London dry gin and it seems many still think the style must be made in the capital. This isn’t true,…
Cocktail of the Week: The Smoky CokeyThe Smoky Cokey cocktail won over the hearts and minds of the whisky-drinking public and proved that Islay whisky is ripe for mixing. As part of our Fèis Ile coverage,…
Top 10 Islay Whiskies To Celebrate Fèis Ìle 2022!Now that Fèis Ìle 2022 has kicked off, we can’t think of anything we’d rather have right now than some delicious Islay whisky. If only there was somewhere we could…
This year the Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne to become the longest reigning of all British monarchs. Which we think deserves a toast. So if you’re raising a…
