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Adam O’Connell writes for Master of Malt. He has visited distilleries, wineries, and breweries across the world and reviewed a frankly unreasonable number of whiskies, gins, rums, Tequilas, mezcals, brandies, vodkas, wines, beers, and cocktails. His work spans more than 1,000 articles for Master of Malt’s award-winning blog, The Whisk(e)y Wash, along with many guides and features you might have read while hunting for something good to drink.
Woven Whisky's new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience.Woven Announce Blending Rooms Where Guests Become Whisky Makers

Woven Whisky is announcing plans to launch a major new whisky blending facility in Leith, with a hands-on Blending Rooms experience. The independent whisky makers’ dedicated whisky blending visitor destination…

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A bottle of Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 in a wheat fieldThe Making of Star Hill Farm 2026 Release

It’s Whisky of the Week time and our sights are firmly on Maker’s Mark and the second release of Star Hill Farm Whisky. Yes, Star Hill Farm 2026 Release is…

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Paul John, the founder of Paul John whisky with a Glencairn glass of whiskyMeeting Mr Paul John: The Man Who Helped Indian Whisky Grow Up

Recently, the Paul John Indian Whisky founder Mr Paul P. John was in London. I got the chance to talk to him. Naturally, I took it. Our conversation isn’t focused…

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A bottle of GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish at the distilleryGlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Review

Our Whisky of the Week is GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish. Or, to give its full title: GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish…

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Archaeologists have excavated the site of an illicit still on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. Discoveries made include a piece of metal believed to have been used to connect two pieces of the still.Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 Years

Exciting news for nerds of whisky and history (it can’t just be me), as archaeologists have found an illicit whisky still that was likely hidden for over two centuries. The…

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A bottle of Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No. 1 15 Year OldWin a Trip to Fèis Ìle 2027 with Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh

Bunnahabhain An Cuan Garbh No. 1 15 Year Old lands as part of the Westering Home Collection, a series inspired by the Islay anthem about returning home. There’s three releases…

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The new Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited EditionHarrison Ford Co-Directs His Own Limited-Edition Glenmorangie

Harrison Ford unveils his very own limited edition whisky: Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition. A long-time whisky fan, the Hollywood actor has helped create something to his taste after falling…

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Glen Scotia launches Mini Malts Festival in LussGlen Scotia Adds New Whisky Festival To Luss

Glen Scotia is spreading the vibes this May by bringing a new two-day whisky festival to Luss Distillery. The Campbeltown distillery is introducing the ‘Glen Scotia Mini Malts Festival’ to the…

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The Dalmore stillhouse opened in 2026The Dalmore Distillery Tour Reimagined: The Last Distillery Tour

The Dalmore distillery tour has changed. Reopening its doors for the first time after COVID, the Highlanders are not presenting a shinier version of the same old distillery tour. We…

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Willem Dafoe in the campaign for Willem by Willem alongside an alpaca named honey and the barley manLaphroaig x Willem Dafoe: ‘Willem by Willem’ Is Whisky Without a Script

Laphroaig has never exactly played it straight, so teaming up with Willem Dafoe and asking people to describe its new whisky – Willem by Willem – however they fancy feels…

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Master of Malt's World Cup inspired range of whiskiesMaster of Malt Bottles The World Cup In Whisky

The World Cup is approaching and we’ve got fine whisky to put into bottles. Yes, the Master of Malt Bottling Line extends with five new limited edition bottles ahead of…

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Loch Lomond Whiskies on a gold course to mark the release of limited editions for The Open ChampionshipLoch Lomond Whiskies Unveils New Whisky Duo For The Open Championship

Loch Lomond Whiskies is now nine years into its partnership with The Open Championship, and for 2026, the distillery has released a pair of limited edition whiskies. Marking the 154th…

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The new look House of Angostura Rum range that debuted in 2026Angostura Rum: A New Look For a New Era

The House of Angostura has given its rum range a fresh look, but it’s the brand’s renewed outlook that’s really worth your time. Most people know the name for Angostura…

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MAD MEN, Jon Hamm in 'The Doorway, Part 1' (Season 6, Episode 1, aired April 7, 2013), 2007-, ph: Michael Yarish/©AMC/courtesy Everett CollectionJon Hamm Just Roasted Don Draper’s Whisky Taste

Turns out Don Draper had expensive suits, great hair, and absolutely “mid” whisky taste. That’s according to Jon Hamm, the actor who played him. Hamm was chatting about the new…

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Laggan Bay Distillery on IslayLaggan Bay Opens: The 11th Islay Whisky Distillery

Laggan Bay opens as Islay’s 11th whisky distillery. Family-owned company Ian Macleod Distillers confirms the news today, revealing the first cask was filled on opening day – 2 April 2026. Laggan…

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Football manager Alan Curbishley with fans in a stadiumJameson, Drinkaware, and Alan Curbishley Know Your Score

Is there any sensation quite like returning from the long weekend and seeing Alan Curbishley in your inbox? The answer is, no, of course, and I appreciate anybody who doesn’t…

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