Adam O'Connell has been writing for Master of Malt for over seven 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 900 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.
Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker are two of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky. The blends have long competed for the affection of whisky drinkers worldwide. There’s little to…
Mortlach Distillery calls itself the “Beast of Dufftown”. This refers to the muscular whisky it makes, rich in sulphur, umami, and dark fruit notes. Its fearsome reputation, created through its…
Patrón Perfect Pineapple Margarita anyone? With Margarita Day coming up (22 February) we’re shaking up a storm. This recipe shows how simple it can be to transform the classic recipe,…
The gastropub. For those unfamiliar with the concept, they’re bars that place equal emphasis on high-quality food and drinks. Somewhere between your traditional boozer and a restaurant. They’re not my…
Tanqueray makes a great gin. Its London dry gins are crisp, refreshing, and boast a rich juniper flavour. Ideal for a refreshing G&T, perfect for a Dry Martini. If you…
The Glenlivet 40 Year Old recently became not only the oldest permanent expression from the Speyside distillery to date but one of the most extravagant additions to any core range…
How to Taste like a pro: Take the first step toward whisky mastery with Our Instant Whisky Expert Series. Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys will guide you through tasting techniques,…
Make a Casamigos Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita with us for Margarita Month. Margarita Day? More like Margarita Month! Master of Malt is shaking things up with a range of top-tier…
Need Valentine’s Day Drinks? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or indulging in some self-love, you’ll want something to toast this Valentine’s Day with. Why not make that drink…
Gin is made with juniper. But after that, you can add whatever ingredients you want. Over the years, distillers have become creative, more daring, and sometimes borderline unhinged with their…
Glengoyne 25 Year Old has secured top honours in The Whiskey Wash’s 2025 awards by winning the award for Best Scotch Whisky. The Highland distillery’s single malt is renowned for…
The whisky industry is long rooted in tradition but it is stepping up to address modern challenges. None are as pressing as working to reduce its environmental impact. From Scotland…
Do you have any thoughts on the Glenglassaugh Distillery news? Let us know in the comments. It began with an Instagram post. Drip. On Monday afternoon, Glenglassaugh Distillery production operator…
Understanding the label: Scotch whisky. Let Our Instant Whisky Expert Series with Alwynne Gwilt help you become the whisky expert you’ve always wanted to be. From the basics of Scotch…
Glenmorangie Whisky reveals its new global campaign today starring Harrison Ford. The cinematic legend takes the lead role in a series of episodic films called Once Upon a Time in…
Daftmill 15 Year Old is here! Daftmill Distillery has gained a near-mythical status among whisky enthusiasts. The Lowland distillery, nestled in a farm in the heart of Fife, Scotland, has…
The future of UK whisky exports isn’t exactly bright. Several key markets demonstrate potential, but the numbers don’t make for the prettiest reading. Which markets are set to grow in…
It’s getting dark too dark to see. Feels like I’m knockin’ on Heaven’s door… The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as the legendary American singer-songwriter arrived…
What the heck is American whiskey? Join drinks experts Alwynne Gwilt and Henry Jeffreys as they guide you through everything you need to know to become a whisky expert. From…
Robert Burns wrote some of the most famous words ever written about whisky. The Scottish poet had a fond appreciation for whisky often reflected in his poetry, as we’ve already…
Type on the field below and hit Enter/Return to search