Whisky Reviews

Here you'll find honest opinions, thoughtful analysis and the occasional disagreement, because no two palates are quite the same. We review widely, score reluctantly and remain convinced that whisky is far more interesting than the numbers attached to it.

Agreement is optional; curiosity is encouraged.

Charlie Campbell 21/04/2026 Charlie Campbell 21/04/2026

Official vs Indy: Dalmore

The gateway dram for Charlie was a Dalmore 18 year old. We all start somewhere. In this instalment of his indy vs official series he tackles Dalmore once more. Four of them.

Ainsley Fife 07/07/2025 Ainsley Fife 07/07/2025

Caol Ila 10yo Adelphi

In another call for support of independent specialist retailers, Ainsley and Ramsay team up to celebrate a Caol Ila released by Adelphi to mark Arthur Motley’s 20 years at Royal Mile Whiskies.

Ainsley Fife 07/11/2024 Ainsley Fife 07/11/2024

Balmenach 8yo

How to convey the breathless experience of the world’s Largest Whisky Show? We send in Ainsley. Who seems to drink the time of his life. Oh, and a lesser-seen Balmenach review, for value.

Earie Argyle 31/05/2024 Earie Argyle 31/05/2024

Ardmore Trio - Official vs Indie

Another continental buddy up today as Earie and Ainsley pour over a trio of different takes on Ardmore while considering the pitfalls of brand loyalty.

Dougie Crystal 16/01/2024 Dougie Crystal 16/01/2024

Mossburn 12yo Foursquare Rum Cask

Dougie encounters a home intruder, only to discover at his new home on the Isle of Skye, it’s ‘the done thing’. And anyway, this intruder brings a surprise mystery bottle of Foursquare finished Blended Malt Whisky from Mossburn.