Adam O'Connell
What’s The Most Popular Drink at Christmas?What’s the most popular drink at Christmas? Yes, it’s that time of year again. You can keep your kale smoothies and kombucha. December is all about comfort, flavour, and those…
Need Whisky Stocking Fillers? We Got You Covered.Whisky stocking fillers don’t have to mean panic-buying a miniature at the supermarket. We’ve gathered some of our favourite options, from the exceptional value to the break-the-bank, featuring drams disguised…
Boozy Secret Santa Gifts and Christmas CrackersIt’s that time of year when the Christmas parties start happening fast, and with budgets stretched thin at the moment, there will be an awful lot of people turning to…
The Best Gins to Buy for ChristmasWe’ve put together a best gins to buy for Christmas list. You know, just to make your Christmas shop that much easier. London dry gin, Old Tom, flavoured gin, sloe gin,…
The Master of Malt Christmas Gifting CatalogueThe Master of Malt Christmas Gifting Catalogue is here. If a spaceman came travelling and said, “All I want for Christmas is booze,” we’d point them straight to it. Two…
The Best Whisky Advent Calendars Money Can BuyAt Master of Malt, we’ve turned the humble Advent Calendar into something far more rewarding. Whisky Advent Calendars are a bit of a signature here, but our Advent collection spans…
How To Pick The Perfect Christmas Whisky For YouDo you want to know how to pick the perfect Christmas whisky for you? This guide will help. Choosing the right whisky isn’t just about the drink. It’s the occasion….
The Best Whiskies For Christmas. Officially.The best whiskies for Christmas deserve more thought than “They drink Scotch, don’t they?” This selection covers five countries, with fruity Irish whiskey, smoky American single malt and sherried Highland…
Master of Malt Newsletter October 2026What’s happened on Planet MoM this month? Read the Master of Malt Newsletter October 2026 to find out. Welcome to the Master of Malt Newsletter. You might have seen our…
Smoky Whisky For Bonfire Night DrinkingRemember, remember the Fifth of November fondly this year by stocking up on appropriately smoky whisky for Bonfire Night drinking. Ah, Bonfire Night. The one occasion when our inner pyromaniac…
The Best Bonfire Night Drinks: Smoky Spirits, Fireside Drams and Warming CocktailsHere at MoM Towers, the best Bonfire Night drinks are peaty treats and smoky spirits, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourites right here. Tempted? Of course you are….
Does Calvados Have An Image Problem?Calvados ought to have something to gain from the renewed interest in apple drinks. Bartenders are revisiting the Appletini, drinks brands are putting sour apples into cans, and Normandy has…
Spooky Whisky Ghost Stories To Tell This HalloweenWe all enjoy a good ghost story, don’t we? Well, how about some spooky whisky ghost stories? Halloween is, of course, the perfect time of year to tell new tales…
The Most Spooky Halloween SpiritsWhether you’re attending a party full of deadly debauchery or spending a quiet night at home treating yourself, we’ve got 10 of the best super spooky Halloween spirits listed right…
Halloween Cocktail Recipes You Will Die ForThese are our picks for the best Halloween cocktail recipes in 2026. Serve that raise spirits, literally. If there’s ever a time to get a little theatrical with your drinks,…
Midleton Very Rare Chestnut Edition: Seeing the Wood For the TreesMidleton Very Rare Irish Chestnut Edition is here. The distillery describes it as the first whiskey to be released that was matured in casks made from Irish-grown sweet chestnut. It’s…
