Adam O'Connell
Adam O'Connell has been writing for Master of Malt for over eight years now. He’s visited distilleries, wineries, and breweries across the world, reviewed a variety of whiskies, gins, rums, Tequilas, mezcals, brandies, vodkas, wines, beers, and cocktails, and contributed all kinds of words in all sorts of places, including over 1,000 articles to its award-winning online blog, The Whisk(e)y Wash, and many of the handy guides you might have enjoyed. He’s even jammed with Kiefer Sutherland AND dined with Ainsley Harriott. Not at the same time.
What is a Craft Spirit? The ACSA Thinks It Has the AnswerWhat is a craft spirit? The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) reckons it has an answer. It has unveiled a new Certified Craft Seal, a TTB-approved certification mark intended to help…
Gordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage MomentsWhisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the first in its unique series of Vintage Moments and the inaugural set celebrates a Scottish football legend, Sir Kenny Dalglish….
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Celebrates 25 Years Since Its ResurrectionBruichladdich Yellow Submarine III surfaces as part of the progressive Islay distillery’s 25th anniversary celebrations. The new limited edition is the thrid in from the tongue-in-cheek Whisky of Mass Distinction…
Witchburn: The £6 Million Gamble Behind Campbeltown’s Newest DistilleryCampbeltown is whisky’s ultimate romantic underdog. The tiny town was once the ultimate whisky region, housing more than 30 distilleries. Today there’s three, but a new wave is on the…
Win a Trip to Highland Park Distillery!Who wants to win a trip to Highland Park Distillery? There are worse ways to spend a few days than drinking smoky whisky on a windswept island at the edge…
Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 DistilleriesArbikie Highland Estate Distillery will play host to ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ this June, bringing together more than 10 distilleries for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences….
Top 10 New Drinks To Try Right Now. Why Wait?Need some new drinks to try? If your drinks shelf looks the same as it did three years ago, you’re missing the fun part. Somewhere in Norway, people are fermenting…
Dave Broom and The Japanese Way of WhiskyWhisky writer Dave Broom joins us on the Master of Malt blog to talk about the new edition of The Japanese Way of Whisky: Japan’s whiskies and how to enjoy…
Woven Announce Blending Rooms Where Guests Become Whisky MakersWoven 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…
The Making of Star Hill Farm 2026 ReleaseIt’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…
Meeting Mr Paul John: The Man Who Helped Indian Whisky Grow UpRecently, 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…
GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish ReviewOur 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…
Illicit Whisky Still Found After 200 YearsExciting 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…
Whisky: Five More Top Single Malts for £40You all rather enjoyed last week when we recommended some good single malts for £40. Of course you did, what’s not to like? Whisky that provides good value is rightly prized…
The Best Whiskies for Star Wars DayMay the Fourth has become a bit of a circus. Cheap puns, cynical merch, lazy tie-ins… Actually that’s a good idea. A round-up of whiskies for Star Wars Day! For those…
Win a Trip to Fèis Ìle 2027 with Bunnahabhain An Cuan GarbhBunnahabhain 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…
