Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle Duo
Future Broddy writes. Times change and priorities shift. With enough whisky to last him eight years, he's content. Then what? He chews it over with two Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle releases.
Dràm Mòr 2024 Outturn
Two years on from his Indie Bottler feature, Earie sips through four from the recent Dràm Mòr Summer outturn and wonders how much has changed.
Ardnamurchan Golden Promise Cask 1062
As Ardnamurchan turns 10 years old, Drummond dives into their recent Golden Promise release single cask; the one for the George Hotel in Inveraray. To suggest he likes it is an understatement.
Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2013
Drummond takes a deep dive; what is Bere Barley and why are Bruichladdich using it? He then sips it against his 2014 Islay Barley to see if it’s worth the extra cash. Interesting indeed.
Ardbeg 10yo
In a solemn and stark debut piece, Nick Fleming reflects on the need for spirits that instinctively fit a moment, even when those moments are challenging.
Glenturret Triple Wood
Excited by whisky exploration, Paisley loves a distillery visit. In the bling of Glenturret’s swanky new VC, she picks up the Triple Wood. But how does it fare back in her less-glitzy Glasgow flat?
Bruichladdich Laddie Ten
Logan reflects on 20 years of whisky love and barely recognises who it’s become. This 2013 Bruichladdich Laddie Ten however offers a glimmer of hope to rekindle whisky romance.
Talisker 2023 Special Release
Broddy steps back to re-evaluate his appreciation of Talisker. This NAS beast brings loads of strawberry and raspberry jam. Along the way he further cements his love for Port finishes.
Dailuaine 12yo
Confessions of being a sherry-cask matured fanboy doesn’t stop Drummond exploring other profiles. At £55 and 50% ABV, will this great value Dailuaine from Thompson Bros - and a a bourbon cask - grab his attention?
Imperial 24yo
Ever wondered about the Angel’s Share? What it actually is and what it does to whisky? Well, inspired by a cask strength 24yo Imperial at 42.9%, Tyree goes full nutty professor on us to share all.
Tomatin Legacy & Tomatin 12yo
Generous birthday gifts based on Hamish’s known love of Tomatin has him reconnect with their entry level core range, with pretty positive outcomes.
Benromach First Fill Sherry
Seeing too many shiny things at once is too much for Wally. Visiting his favourite spot to buy too many whiskies, he snags a UK exclusive Benromach with the prettiest of hues, only to wish he’d stuck to his original mission.
Isle of Raasay - Distillery Exclusive
Isle of Raasay reached out to share a bottle of their Manzanilla-matured Distillery Exclusive, we arranged that it went to the Doog for analysis and (a particularly pleasing) photographic study. This is how we manage donated bottles.
Chivas Regal 12yo
A tale of a Canadian wedding with zero whisky expectations turns out an antique Chivas experience for Broddy and his travelling family, but what’s the vintage?
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Trying hard to entertain and lead all his curious whisky friends, Ogilvie hits a challenge. One of ‘em is a particular sort who needs big and bold, preferably something that’s founded upon a ‘mashbill’. He gives in and serves up a cracker.
Benriach 10yo Plavac Mali
Dougie tries to extinguish a bottle of nuclear-powered Benriach ‘cranberry juice’ from Berry Bros & Rudd. This half-price auction swoop is finished in Plavac Mali wine casks from Croatia.
Wild Turkey 101
The summer heat has Hamish looking for things to mix and throw over ice without anxiety or loss of flavour. In this crazy-good value Wild Turkey 101, he thinks he’s found it.
A Tour of Islay
A whisky reviewed from each currently operating Islay distillery with a commercial release