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.
Anohka Alberta Single Malt - Costco Exclusive
Despite being a fan of some of his local distilleries, Broddy missed the appearance of an official Alberta Whisky Act. Not slow to cash-in, Costco got together with some distilleries - including this tasty Anohka.
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.
Adelphi Summer 2026 Outturn
When times are tougher and the purse strings are pulled tighter on the whisky budget, Drummond is pleased to benefit a little from the Dramface Deflection System. Six from Adelphi in the hopper today!
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..
Ardnamurchan Warehouse Release Cask 107
Toothache is a terrible thing at the best of times, but when you’re living on a remote island with no immediate care, Doog learns just how tough it can be. Can a magical Ardnamurchan help?
Glasgow 1770 7yo Port Cask Finish
Commenting on something of a modern phenomenon, Fletcher considers the official outlets that do their own ‘indie’ bottlings. A perfect example is Glasgow and their Port Cask 7yo.
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.
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.
Arran Signature Series Trio
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.
Shelter Point Evans Family Reserve
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.
Impex Duo - Isle of Raasay & Ardmore
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.
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.
The Teuchter Batch 2: Clynelish 10yo
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.
Ardnamurchan Paul Launois 2026
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.
Thompson Bros TB/BSW The Final Release
Archie takes a trip into some stunning landscape to appreciate what he has: friends and close family in a stunning landscape. He then joins Wally to celebrate a whisky that we, for now, still have.
Decadent Drinks June 2026 Outturn
Wally ‘forgets’ to forward on the set from Decadent Drams showcasing their June outturn. Luckily, there are some quite spectacular treats inside, including a 52yo Glen Garioch.
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!
Thompson Brothers Mystery Malt x2
It’s Wally’s turn to tackle a brace of the formidable Thompson Brothers Mystery Malt Series 6. As usual, he dives in completely blind, but this time he’s confident. Is it misplaced?
Strathenry 6yo - Inchdairnie
One of the team has been MIA in recent times, we discover why as life pops up with an unexpected curveball. He shares over a bottle of Strathenry from the Fragrant Drops affordable ‘Elevenses’ series.
Overeem Collective Club Exclusive
After not insignificant conflict caused by a mighty customs bill, Earie is left reflecting on all of the positive connections and events brought by whisky. An exotic Overeem from a maple syrup cask is in the glass.