Scotch Whisky Felix MacLaine Scotch Whisky Felix MacLaine

Springbank 10yo Open Day 2025

Back for his tricky follow up piece, Felix snags himself a Springbank - a Malt Festival bottle no less. As he considers how easy this was to come by, he shares his thoughts on why. And neckpours! Wally chimes in too.

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Scotch Whisky Hughie Cullen Scotch Whisky Hughie Cullen

Kilchoman 100% Islay Trio

Hughie reignites an old flame - Kilchoman. Specifically their 100% Islay release. Despite the ‘monogamy’ of a single distillery and even a single expression, he still manages a little promiscuity by enjoying three at once.

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Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear

Glencadam 15yo

Today Murdo reveals his milestone epiphanies and, specifically, how they led to appreciating more spirit-forward drams such as the classic Glencadam 15yo. Calder chips in from Oz too.

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Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish

Glasgow 1770 10yo

After yearning for an ex-bourbon unfettered Glasgow release, Ramsay has his wish granted when a ten year old finally drops. A limited milestone it may be, but does it live up to the dream?

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Scotch Whisky Hamish Frasier Scotch Whisky Hamish Frasier

Balmenach Indy Quartet

Hamish has fallen down a Balmenach rabbit hole, which means he’s discovered a worm tub rabbit hole. Today, he shares four malts in a vertical line up looking into what the worm tub might be about.

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Scotch Whisky Hamish Frasier Scotch Whisky Hamish Frasier

Lindores Abbey Thiron

In a busy and crowded whisky space, Hamish takes it upon himself to investigate a distillery that’s been off his radar: Lindores Abbey. Their Thiron annual release brings out the history buff in him.

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Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife

Springbank 18yo 2024 Release

Today we learn the swap for yesterday’s review. Ainsley pushes the boat out for a pricey 18 year old and splits it with Dramface Jackie in a celebration of what whisky is all about - sharing. Hughie chips in too!

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Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay

Indy Ledaig Quintet

Fletcher uses a quintet of quite different, independently released Ledaig expressions to try to fathom how Signatory Vintage arrived at its pricing for a recent Cask Strength 17yo single cask.

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