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More lost and found episodes have been ‘found’. More likely recovered from an epically embarrassing backlog. This one’s from 2025. Still relevant, still great fun. Left pretty intact in its 2-hour-plus glory.
In this episode we continue the themes of community and what whisky has brought us. It’s a long one, but we think a good one.
Rob takes control and sorts the editing out for the Colonials. This epic session is from an earlier recording and covers everything around cask finishing and finishes.
We know. You’ve forgotten about us. It’s deserved. This recording from earlier in the year was supposed to be about the community around Dramface. We tried, but it was continuously derailed by distractions around foodstuffs.
Gregor tries to understand the ‘state’ of everyone’s whisky bottle accumulation. It’s complex, but not really.
With such a backlog, it makes sense, we suppose, that - after waiting months for any podcast, two should come along at once. This time, it’s almost a head-to-head.
Whisky and Coffee? This shouldn’t work - yet somehow it does. It works due to the parallels and similarities, of course, but it also works in a way that surprises.
We always learn something when the Colonials get together, but when they invite along Gus, the curiosity synapses get firing! This one, inspired by The Heels, is a cracker.
The retrieval of another long lost set of recordings ended up giving us the longest ever Dramface podcast recording. So much so, it had to be split into two… but it’s all here! Blind tasters ready…
This, long lost ‘second session’ is the much anticipated blend experiment. The boys take a Glenmo 10, a Ledaig 10 and some Glenallachie cask strength to see what they might create.
Some confessions are shared as the boys gather to declare the scale of their selections and collections, while admitting what they think is also being overlooked.
We think this is their best podcast yet. In this XL session focusing on personal rants, the colonials cover a wide ranging topics with the steady guidance of Gus on hand to keep it legit. A cracker.
This, pretty crude, episode covers drams that remind us of trips and places - as well as interesting advice on planning a whisky trip to Scotland.
The colonials decide it’d be a great idea to pair whisky - with breakfast. Hosted by Rob, a smorgasbord of breakfasts are prepared by Cleon, Mike, Chuck, Adam and Stuart.
The Grail girls join us as we pair our three malts with chocolate. Believe it or not, the majority of this was edited with AI, so if it’s a bit ropey, forgive us. We needed you to have it for Christmas!
They’ve waited patiently for Ep.3 to be edited and pass the controversy checks. But it’s here. They discuss inspiration for reviews, scoring stats and poop. Really. They discuss poop.
Dramface Podcast Episode 32: Amongst complaints of how long it takes to edit, finally our next video episode is here. Gregor asks the team to bring their hot takes and hottest drams.
An appropriate response was necessary. When something of this magnitude happens amongst the Dramface team, we need to speak up. We're of course speaking of the 1,000 review mark. Nothing to do with a rival podcast.
The second instatement from our Splinter Cell - the Colonials seem like they're serious about this podcast thing. So, a mere week or so after their debut, they're bringing us episode 2. Worry not, the original team are returning. With power ups.
A Splinter Cell has formed within Dramface. They're blaming timezones, we smell treachery. In our apparent abandonment of the recording studio, the Colonials have taken over. For now.
Dramface Podcast Season 3: Episode 30. New Kids on the Block. We cover new whiskies, new distilleries and new make.
Dramface Podcast Season 3: Episode 29. The Whisky Roads Less Travelled. Dogs, island life, Campbeltown adventures and mixing malts.
Dramface Podcast Season 3: Episode 28. This was another recoded a while ago. We’ve been eeking it out as everyone involved is pressed for time these days - and synching up to record has proved challenging. Must try harder - we know. Stay tuned!
Dramface Podcast Episode 27 was recorded back at the end of the Easter break. Our editor is on a final written warning. But he also kinda owns the site so… with a red face he’s hoping you’re okay with better late than never.
After not getting close to covering anything like all the topics Gregor planned for Dramface Podcast Episode Twenty Five, we tackle them this week. So, Twenty Six should actually be called Twenty Five and a Half.
The Dramface Strikes Back. And about time too. Gregor grabs Scott, Rob, Gordon and Roy for a return to our podcast. It’s like we’ve never been away.
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After a brutal summer of extreme heat across Europe, Hughie battled palate fatigue. Staying away from whisky, he eventually had his taste-buds rejuvenated by this funk-bomb from Hampden.
Ogilvie conducts a social experiment while visiting Martha’s Vineyard - how many polite Good Mornings are returned on his walkabout? He picks up his Vineyard exclusive Kilchoman too.
In railing against the addition of colour and chill-filtering, Mason is tripped up by a bargain-basement Glen Moray Classic. He’s forced to apply some pragmatism and just appreciate what it is.
Six - yes six - from Cut Your Wolf Loose today. In a remarkably candid piece, our LA resident Archie reflects on a tumultuous professional path to date, all to explain his love for art - and independence.
Broddy has been squirrelling the releases from Arran in the Signature Series - so far. With a fourth edition imminent, he brings us his thoughts on the first three, and there’s a clear favourite.
Charlie continues his dive into official releases versus indies. In exploring Cardhu, he places two official bottles against a James Eadie - can we already guess which is best?
For various reasons, Broddy doesn’t have much excitement these days for his local Canadian whisky. He does find a tasty Oloroso finish Shelter Point to restore some faith.
Ogilvie reflects on movements in his life and a future change coming to when he would often share a dram on his back porch of an evening. Embracing an auction purchase of a Bedford Park Ben Nevis acclaimed by Broddy a year before, Broddy joins him in a collab review on this IB release.
Drummond has spent some time now on The Bottle Ban and he brings us an update on how it’s going. Since the review is for a 2026 Springbank, we know for sure it’s not fully intact.
It turns out Broddy has some Nordic heritage. He shares some of the details, culture and food he enjoys while bringing us his thoughts on a Norwegian Arctic Single Malt. Nice.
Archie grabs his favourites from a recent Impex Collection outturn, it just so happens both are on the peaty side, but he’s more grateful for a common theme in Dramface recently; the community that exposed them to him.
Murdo enjoys an annual bonus. Intent on saving it, he splurges a little on an indulgent and pricey Springbank Local Barley; the Bere release from 2025. Is the extra worth it?
Horrified at how few Japanese whiskies have featured in Dramface, Earie steps forward with a Shizuoka United S. He also attempts to explain why there are so few of these being enjoyed around here.
Purple flowers and cinnamon bears, Archie takes us on another hike through his local nature. This time, it’s a budget friendly Clynelish in the form of The Teuchter from Decadent Drinks.
The 2026 Paul Launois release from Ardnamurchan inspires a Dramface collab. Four of our writers gather at its side to ponder the trajectory of one of the coolest annual releases in whisky.
Retailers, apparently, are important. That is, if they’re good. Ex-retailer Ainsley explains why there’s more to it than budget-and done. He shares a Thompson Bros Good Spirits Co. Highland Malt to illustrate.
Mason has been ‘ enjoying’ his recent hiatus from alcohol. This year has been longer than most due to Europe’s ‘heat dome’ of 2026, which has had him reach for this Eagle Rare 10yo upon return.
Fletch remains distracted by other projects, but he’s had such a moment with a Glen Scotia special that he’s had to stop and check in, just to share the joy of what a special whisky can do.
As Dramface slows to its summer cadence, Archie reflects on the perspectives afforded to us via a slower pace to things. He chooses a bruiser of a Loch Lomond Croftengea to help.
When Ogilvie manages to snag a lesser-spotted Balcones Texas 1, he finds himself joined by another two who are just as excited to be sipping on the Texas Single Malt.
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Industry news, PR and shares from elsewhere. We share things that are interesting to us in the hope that they will be of interest to you. If we receive news that doesn’t interest us we may…um…not.
Virginia Distillery Co. Releases Two New Brewer’s Coalition Ale Cask Finished American Single Malts
The Glasgow Distillery Expands Its Annual Release Collection With New Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt
Isle of Harris Distillery marks the start of an exciting new chapter with a signature single malt to anchor its whisky portfolio
Berry Bros. & Rudd Explores the Past and Future of Scotch Whisky in 2026 Odyssey Collection
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We share our thoughts and insight into whisky, its larger landscape as well as the Dramface environment.
In a Herculean effort, Broddy recorded his entire 2025 Advent Calendar Adventure with his pals - all done blind. It’s taken a while to compile it, but it makes for great fun weekend reading. Settle in!
The third and final part of Ainsley’s ‘Malternatives’ series arrives. This time around he offers an overview of distilled spirits that include Fruit Brandies and Liqueurs. Another excellent instalment.
Once more, some of the team gather to put forward their stand-out whiskies of 2025. Remember there’s no other stipulation here other than to have some fun with it. And, if it’s serious, make it serious fun.
Love is the thing. Especially where Glasgow Whisky Festival 2025 is concerned. Dougie shares his annual summary in this double piece covering an entire weekend of whisky-filled joyousness.
Ainsley is back with another cracking ‘Malternatives’ guide for whisky fans, this time he’s sharing Cognac and Armagnac with three recommendations and a review with Serge. Fascinating stuff!
Innes spends a little time learning what makes the breathless Thompson Brothers tick, with a Q&A on Dornoch, Indy bottling, Struie and their new Mystery Malt project.
After his epic Whisky & Wine 101 masterpiece, Ainsley swings in with the first chapter of his follow up on Malternatives: this is a whisky-lovers guide to rum!
With the dynamics of whisky changing fast, and bulk whisky sales and opportunities suddenly on the cards, Fletcher sees some challenges ahead. He shares a few concerns for those tempted.