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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.
WhiskyA Love Letter to Whisky

You love whisky. We love whisky. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re in a romantic mood. Here’s our love letter to whisky. I want you to picture yourself standing…

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1796 SpritzCocktail of the Week: the 1796 Spritz

Today we’re taking a rum-tastic spin on a classic cocktail made with a certain Venezuelan rum. It’s the 1796 Spritz. “The secret behind creating a great rum cocktail begins in…

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cooking with whiskyGet a taste of MoM’s home cooking

Who said spirits are just for drinking? Get your aprons on because we’re cooking up a storm… with whisky, rum and all kinds of other spirits. Careful now. So whether…

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Irish cream liqueurBeyond Baileys: The Brands Redefining Irish Cream Liqueur

For a small country, we have an enviable amount of diverse and charismatic food and drink products in Ireland. There’s the whiskey, as well as quality meat, fish, and dairy products. There’s…

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SpritzSpritz your way to spring!

When we talk about a Spritz, you probably picture a red, fizzing concoction shimmering in the Venetian sun. But there’s more than one way to get your Spritz on. Here…

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Peerless Whiskey is made at this impressive distillery.Restoring Peerless Whiskey to Kentucky

There are two main chapters to the story of Peerless Distillery. The first starred Henry Kraver, your classic early Kentucky bourbon pioneer. After he purchased the brand in 1899, he…

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The story behind the revival of James E. Pepper WhiskeyThe story behind the revival of James E. Pepper Whiskey

The name James E. Pepper is recognisable to most fans of American whiskey. But Amir Peay’s may be less familiar, even though he’s the reason why you’re able to purchase whiskey…

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PoitínWhat Is Poitín? The Complete Guide to Ireland’s Original Spirit

As the world celebrates all things Emerald Isle, at MoM Towers we want to present the case for its oldest spirit: Poitín. St. Patrick’s Day, observed annually on 17 March,…

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The Welsh flag, representing Welsh whisky hereMore Phoenix Than Dragon: How Welsh Whisky Rose from the Ashes

We’re exploring the revival of Welsh whisky in celebration of St. David’s Day (1 March). For large swathes of the 21st century, whisky has been experiencing unprecedented growth. What is so…

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