Adam O'Connell - Page 26

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.
The Black Tot Rum 2024 Master Blender's ReserveNew Arrival of the Week: Black Tot Rum 2024 Master Blender’s Reserve

Black Tot Master Blender’s Reserve – 2024 Edition is now available from Master of Malt. Next Wednesday, the 31 July, is known in the rum world and in naval circles as…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Callum Palmer, of Nottingham's Tilt Bar, the winner of Boutique-y vs. the World!Callum Palmer wins Boutique-y vs. the World competition

Callum Palmer, of Nottingham’s Tilt Bar, has won the Boutique-y vs. the World competition! That Boutique-y Whisky Company asked all drink lovers from industry professionals to amateurs to mix up…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Glendronach aged 50 yearsWhy do most Scotch whiskys start their names with Glen?

Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glen Grant, Glengoyne, Glenfarclas, Glen Scotia, Glen Garioch, Glen Moray, Glen Keith, Glen Elgin, Glen Spey, Glenkinchie, Glen Ord, Glendullan, Glenrothes, GlenAllachie, Glencadam, Glenglassaugh, Glenturret, Glentauchers, Glenlossie,…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Rump@blic Origins rangeNew Arrival of the Week: Rump@blic rum range

The Rump@blic rum range has just landed at Master of Malt! Just in time for National Daiquiri Day (in the States, anyway, but there’s no reason we can’t mix one…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Agave being cut by a jimadorThe flavour and essence of Tequila: Don Fulano

The name Don Fulano refers to a Mexican gentleman of unknown or undisclosed identity. But at the centre of this Tequila brand is a well-known family. Descendants of a Portuguese…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
What Are The Most Expensive Whiskies In The World?What Are The Most Expensive Whiskies In The World?

You wanted a list of the most expensive whiskies in the world, so here they are. What makes these whiskies expensive? Age is usually a factor. Rarity too. As well…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
1812 RumEnglish rum – we pick our favourites!

England has a long and often dark history with rum, dating back to the colonial period in the Caribbean and extending to the Royal Navy’s tradition of issuing daily rum…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A range of whiskies for summerTop 10 whiskies for summer

Whisky is a drink for summer. We promise. We know, we know. You’ve been told it’s all fireplaces and cigars. Winter warmers and cold remedies. Men in kilts and stags…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bottle of Mermaid Spiced Rum in the seaThe story of Mermaid Spiced Rum

World Rum Day is this Saturday, 13 July, and that seems as good a time as any to put our spotlight on a product you, the dear customer, have been…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
People enjoying a bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky LiqueurWhat Is Fireball Whisky?

“Tastes like Heaven, burns like Hell.” Love it or hate it. Not real whisky. Frat parties. Shots, shots, shots. Canada. An awful lot is said about Fireball. For a simple…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Icelandic spiritsWhat are the water sources of Scotland whisky’s distilleries?

Water is one of the core whisky ingredients alongside grain, yeast, and father time. The word whisky actually derives from the term ‘water of life’. But there’s not one huge…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Solara Sherried WhiskyWhisky: what’s the best single malt for £40

Suppose you’re looking for an excellent single malt whisky for £40. Why else would you click on this blog? Well, that’s what we’ve got here. And we really tried very…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
A bottle of Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old alongside a botanical sculptureGlenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old review

Glenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Ageing bodega at the Havana Club San José DistilleryHow Havana Club makes Cuban rum

I recently had the privilege of going where not too many have gone before to see the San José Distillery. I’ll walk you through the tour I took so you…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
angels' shareWhy do you age gin?

Barrel ageing spirits is a technique mostly associated with whisky, brandy, or rum production. However, you can age many different spirits and plenty of distillers have seen the benefit of…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Peated whiskyDiscover the perfect peated whisky for you

Exploring the world of peated whiskies is like embarking on a journey through a landscape rich in tradition, flavour, and aroma. So let’s go on one together. Whether you’re new…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell