Adam O'Connell

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.
Gordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage MomentsGordon & MacPhail & Sir Kenny Dalglish Present Vintage Moments

Whisky 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….

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Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III at the pierBruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Celebrates 25 Years Since Its Resurrection

Bruichladdich 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…

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An artist's impression of what Witchburn's £6 Million Campbeltown’s Distillery will look likeWitchburn: The £6 Million Gamble Behind Campbeltown’s Newest Distillery

Campbeltown 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…

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The pagoda rootop at Highland Park DistilleryWin 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…

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Scenes from Arbikie's 'A Dram Good Whisky Festival'Arbikie’s ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’ To Bring Together More Than 10 Distilleries

Arbikie 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….

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The new Lost Explorer Tequila ReposadoTop 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…

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The Japanese Way of Whisky front and back coverDave Broom and The Japanese Way of Whisky

Whisky 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…

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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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