On a trapse to the Big Smoke to explore some whisky in his favourite bar, Doog catches the lurgy. But not before he discovers a belter of a Ben Nevis form Woodrows - and the concept of a bloodtub.

In trying to understand why Ben Nevis is such a ‘connoisseur’s malt’ Ainsley assembles a trio of indies and pours them alongside each other for a cosy night hiding from the Parisian rain.

In a whisky landscape swamped with ratcheted prices and disgruntled malt lovers, Fletcher uncorks what he believes just might be a brilliant antidote. Bravo Signatory Vintage, bravo.

It’s complex, it’s savoury — it’s bliss

IBs hold their own with this devil-may-care distillate

Three solid iterations from one of the Highlands’ most characterful distilleries

It won the award for Best Blended Whisky for a reason.

A head-turning and engaging old-school weighty blend that demands attention

A ‘96 Ben Nevis?

5 new releases to usher in Spring.

Coire Leis; can’t quite face down the classic 10