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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.
Why Tequila is increasingly a spirit in demandDemand for Tequila is increasing year on year and the future for the category looks bright. But what’s behind the boom? We talk to Proximo Spirits Tequila educator Oli Pergl…
Fantastic Staff Favourites We Think You’ll Love!From an Islay single malt whisky to Jaffa Cake Rum, here’s a selection of staff favourites chosen by the team here at Master of Malt. We think there’s something here…
Master of Malt tastes… Benromach 21 Year OldWhen we heard that Benromach had released a 21-year-old expression, we were intrigued to see how the brand’s distinctive style of whisky matured over the years. So, we had a…
Stauning: Putting Danish Whisky on the MapStauning has been defying expectations, ripping up the rule book and making tasty booze for nearly 15 years now. As the brand launches officially in the UK, we talk to…
Master of Malt tastes… Glenfarclas 60 year old single caskWe got to have a taste of one of the most impressive and exciting whisky releases of the year. A 60-year-old single cask whisky from Glenfarclas Distillery. It’s every bit…
Five minutes with… Victoria Eady Butler, master blender at Uncle NearestVictoria Eady Butler, master blender at Uncle Nearest, has quite the story to tell. Which is why we were delighted that she sat down with us to talk about her…
Cocktail of the Week: Deano’s MargaritaThis week we’re honouring both Sober October and Black History Month with a zero-alcohol serve made to support diversity and inclusivity as part of the Equal Measures UK initiative. A…
New Arrival of the Week: Ardbeg Wee BeastieIt was a long time coming, but Ardbeg Wee Beastie has finally hit the shelves at MoM Towers. We had a taste to let you know what to expect. Last…
Brill Bottles for Bonfire Night!Here at MoM Towers, Bonfire Night means peaty treats and smoky spirits and so we’ve rounded up some of our favourites right here. Tempted? Of course you are. Like pretty…
Lyre’s: masters of the no-alcohol alternativeAnother one of low-and-no-alcohol’s finest features on our blog today as our Sober October coverage continues. This time it’s the mimic masters, Lyre’s the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit brand in…
Pick up a treat for Halloween!Quench your (blood) thirst with our range of devilishly delicious Halloween drinks. Halloween is going to look a lot different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun….
Master of Malt Tastes… Milk & Honey Classic Single MaltIt’s been a long wait, but Israel’s first single malt whisky from Milk & Honey has finally arrived. Does it live up to expectations? We find out. When I asked Milk & Honey’s…
The Macallan unveils The Red CollectionSpeyside’s swankiest distillery has launched a range of seriously old and rare Scotch whiskies. How old and rare? Well, one of them is 78 year old! And they’re all coming…
Three Spirit: category-defying no-alcohol drinksCo-founder of Three Spirit, Dash Lilley, joins us to talk about innovating rather than imitating, prioritising environmentally-friendly methods and why low-to-no alcohol brands are here to stay. Low-and-no alcohol has made…
Check out these awesome autumn sippers!Autumn… it’s the time of year when you start to crave delicious, hearty, comforting drinks. Luckily, we’ve got a huge range and we’ve picked some of our favourites. The temperature…
Five minutes with… Johnny Neill, director of HJ Neill SpiritsAs the founder of Whitley Neill Gin, Marylebone Gin, Berkshire Botanical Gin and Gelston Irish whiskey, it’s fair to say that Johnny Neill knows a thing or two about booze….
