With so much choice for enthusiasts to explore today, our canny - and occasionally miserly - Hamish is drawn to a bargain Thompson Bros Circumstance that has the airwaves chattering.

A take on budget whisky; Thompson Brothers style. An 8yo blended malt made up of Clynelish and Glen Ord. Ramsay delivers his thoughts and Wally can’t help but jump in with his. A full-on dual review.

Prompted by the team, Wally reconnects with Linkwood, and this Thompson Bros 13yo makes Wally contemplate just how much trust revolves around the Whiskyverse, and why it’s vital.

As part of a ‘team building exercise’ Hamish is invited to stretch his olfactory senses in a structured test. His colleagues - knowing he’s a whisky reviewer - determine that he’ll “boss it”. Well, did he? You know the answer…dontcha?

Calder, Dougie and Wally team up to asses what either appears to be a great value sherry-bomb, or a premium-priced blend. We don’t always align on Dramface, but when we do, it’s usually deserved.

Earie considers the Portuguese Selection from Tomatin something of a whisky blueprint.

Three very good Ardmore’s that allow the spirit to shine

Orchard fruits, promised and delivered

Two distillates showcase Ardmore

A reminder to give Ord another chance

A blended malt made by geeks.

So good, when given the opportunity

Fabulously soft for the Islay powerhouse

You should be having fun with me

A youngster with style and substance already

A very solid Teaninich if a little workmanlike in places

A tough nut to crack, but remains a good whisky.