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.

Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Official vs Indy: Balvenie

Continuing his series, this time Charlie visits Balvenie. While the outcome might be - for us - expected, it lights his interest in yet another distillate that is usually otherwise obscured from us. A bonus from Kininvie appears too.

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Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Glenrothes - Official vs Indy

In Charlie’s distillery deep-dives and comparisons, the indies have always won out. However, could a naturally coloured official Glenrothes turn that around? He tries two of them alongside two Cadenhead’s releases..

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Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear

White Peak Wire Works Duo

Murdo knows what to look out for while travelling. Some of the things he’s really keen to try just don’t make it to his native Hong Kong. Like these Wire Works souvenirs he grabbed from The Whisky Exchange.

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Scotch Whisky Archie Dunlop Scotch Whisky Archie Dunlop

Cut Your Wolf Loose Sextet

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.

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Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle

Shizuoka United S

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.

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Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Ben Nevis Duo

After ignoring a distillery he once thought had long closed, Charlie dives in to a duo comparison on Ben Nevis. Both from Decadent Drinks, both 12yo - sherry vs bourbon. Fight!

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