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.
10 More Drinks Buzzwords You Never Want To Hear AgainWell, you liked The Drinks Buzzwords You’re Sick Of Hearing, so have another piping hot batch of lingo that need to be sealed in a barrel, rolled into the sea,…
Europe’s 50 Best Bars Has Arrived, And Athens Has Stolen The CarEurope’s 50 Best Bars 2026 has landed, with Line named No.1. A glitter cannon has been shot into the European cocktail scene with a scream: Athens, baby. Here’s what the…
How To Create A Bar Menu: More Expert AdviceFor Alex Lawrence-Milia, managing director of Mr Lyan Venues, the a bar menu should derive from collective work rather than individual ownership. We’re discussing the second menu that the New…
Where Does The Trade Drink A Martini?The Martini isn’t having a comeback. It’s not possible to have one when you never left. It’s never been more diverse, however. Oyster shells, tomato water, mezcal, whiskey, freezer pours,…
The Drinks Buzzwords You’re Sick Of HearingMaking a drink and selling a drink are two different skills. Both are haunted by the same problem: buzzwords. Producers wants to communicate value. Buyers wants to feel like they’ve…
Can Luxury Hotel Bars Feel Human Again?Luxury hotel bars have a fairly unforgiving reputation: beautiful rooms, expensive drinks, stiff service, and an overwhelming sense that you had accidentally wandered into somebody else’s tax bracket. Too many are…
The Dos and Dont’s of Spirits Competition JudgingSpirits competition judging sounds like a cushy gig. There’s definitely worse ways to make a living. Though it’s not quite sitting in a velvet armchair, swirling a glass, declaring it…
Is This The Best Bartender In The World?Is Giorgio Bargiani the best bartender in the world? The assistant director of mixology at the Connaught Bar has just won the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award for Europe’s 50 Best…
Creating A New Bar Menu: The View From Eve BarFor Kelvin McCabe, beverage director at Eve Bar and the Adam Handling Collection, a new bar menu should not begin with a list of drinks. It should begin with the…
The State of the Drinks Industry in 2026What is the state of the drinks industry in 2026? Nick Gillett, managing director of Mangrove UK joins us to give us the lowdown. The drinks industry loves a euphemism….
The Master of Malt Trade Blog Launches: Join UsThis is the Master of Malt Trade Blog. We already have a blog, yes. You’ve seen it on our retail site. Hopefully. Do keep checking that out, it’s not changing….
