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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.
58 GinDemystifying Distillation with 58 Gin

Recently we visited the 58 Gin distillery in London to learn all about the eco-conscience brand and how it helps consumers understand the process that makes their favourite booze. In…

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Spirit of Aloha 65Drinks Without Category: Spirit of Aloha 65

Born in a U.S. surf bar as a gift to the après-sea crowd, the Spirit of Aloha 65 is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before… The fact that Stephen Thorp…

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Maker's Mark Distillery in KentuckyA Spotlight On… Maker’s Mark

It’s a brand of steady reliability, iconic appearance, and signature taste. But how did Maker’s Mark turn a family recipe based on loaves of bread and a bottle dipped in…

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Johnnie Walker master blenderNew Master Blender at Johnnie Walker as Dr Jim Beveridge OBE Retires

Johnnie Walker has a new master blender. Yep, after more than 40 years at Diageo, we’re saying a fond farewell to Dr Jim Beveridge OBE, and saying hello to Dr…

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Fettercairn DistilleryFettercairn Distillery: Finally Telling Its Own Story

Fettercairn Distillery has spent much of its history being overlooked, maligned, or misunderstood. But the Highland producer is turning the tide. Here’s how. “There’s a great Fettercairn story that we…

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Royal BracklaRoyal Brackla Rediscovers Its Regal Form

The first royal Scotch whisky is once again having a crack at the core range game, introducing three new aged single malts, all finished in sherry casks. We tasted and…

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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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