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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.
Jameson launches Anthology SeriesThe Jameson Anthology is a new collection that blends music and malt, the past and the present, and some delicious pot still whiskey. Here are the details. “We’re getting the…
Spritz Your Way to Spring!When we talk about a Spritz, you probably picture a red, fizzing concoction shimmering in the Venetian sun. But there’s more than one way to get your Spritz on. Here…
The History of the Redbreast RevivalRedbreast 12 Year Old is a modern classic. You all know this whiskey. It’s the signature bottling of one of the world’s most beloved brands. A ridiculously reliable drop that’s been…
‘Such As Oak’: Irish Whiskey’s Maturation OpportunityIrish whiskey has a freedom you won’t find in Scotch whisky, the ability to mature whiskey in wood species other than oak. We consider the implications of this following an…
Five Minutes with… Fawn Weaver, Founder of Uncle Nearest WhiskeyFawn Weaver is the woman who brought the story of the great whiskey maker the world never knew to light. But ever since its inception, Uncle Nearest has done more…
5 reasons why we love That Boutique-y Gin Company for its 5th birthdayHappy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you… That Boutique-y Gin Company is five-years-old so we’re marking the occasion by naming five of our favourite things about our juniper-loving friends….
Revisiting The Oxford Artisan DistilleryWe headed back to The Oxford Artisan Distillery to see how things had changed since it started releasing whisky, and the results of its unique approach to grains. There’s some…
Cocktail of the Week: The Mirror MargaritaIt’s National Margarita Day(ish) and so we headed to London agaveria Hacha to taste a twist on a Margarita that’s served to look like a glass of water… Ok, so…
Campbeltown To Get Another Distillery!We’ve received news that plans for another new distillery in the heart of Campbeltown have been submitted, just days after learning about the first in over 180 years! Distilleries are…
Spearhead-ing the First Global, Black-owned African Spirits BrandChris Frederick and Damola Timeyin are on a mission to showcase African booze and establish some authentic diversity in the drinks sector. Here’s the story of Spearhead. Take a look…
Campbeltown to Get First New Distillery in Over 180 YearsThe former whisky capital is getting its first new distillery in over a century. Get ready for more Campbeltown whisky, folks! Campbeltown – once seen as the world capital of…
10 Perfect Last Minute Gifts for Valentine’s DayWith the day in question approaching faster than Cupid’s arrow, we’ve got some great options if you’re still searching for the perfect last minute gifts for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is…
Wire Works Whisky from White Peak is here!White Peak is releasing its long-awaited single malt. To mark the occasion, we visited Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery to capture on film the story behind Wire Works Whisky. Every…
The Perfect Whisky for Valentine’s DayThe day of enforced romance is here and we’re ready to play Cupid and help you touch the heart of your favourite whisky fan. Here’s our answer to the question…
Top 10 Most Wished For Bottles in 2021What was in demand from Master of Malt customers in 2021? Why, these charming bottles of booze right here. Let’s find out what they are and how they became so…
Lochlea Distillery’s Inaugural Single Malt is Here!Lowland distillery Lochlea’s first single malt is here! This is not a drill! We can’t imagine this will stick around long but we wanted to let you know what to…
