No need to read this - it’s all about the cask, right?

Archie would like you to take The Marshmallow Test

How long can we rely on the supply of good quality American oak casks?

Sherry, Spice, and Some Things Not Nice

Full-flavoured, characterful, and impressive even at a young age.

Another banger from Dingle with a fresh & fruit forward finish

Coastal, dark tobacco toffee vibes. What’s not to like?

Nice bottle, nice nose, mediocre palate

This is not a peated version of their 12yo

Texas is hot. And so is their whiskey

Comparing Deanston’s great value 18yo new and newer.

When you need to treat yourself

It’s complex, it’s savoury — it’s bliss

Boring whisky your Canadian uncle will love

An Orkney that needs a dose of water to put out the fire

A golden nugget of vivid, opulent magnificence

Cervantes to sourdough to a solid single malt

A mature and delicious organic malt

Wolfburn’s Aurora vs 7yo Cask Strength

Good - at the old prices