Through sheer ambivalence, it has been years since a Macallan has appeared in Wally’s stash. Now he considers how many more years before he buys another.

A disappointed Drummond was tempted by a hefty discount on a bottle of JW Green, only to be shocked at how 15 year old malt could be neutered in such away.

Wait! Not whisky? But this is Dramface! Yes, but this is also Tyree, and what we learn about whisky through his eyes and experiences is valuable indeed.

Ever in pursuit of reliving an old Whisky Epiphany with Clynelish, Drummond searches for memories in a SMWS release, only to discover yet another bottling released just a bit too early.

A thorough overview of Daftmill’s Winter Release 2010 including all the fervour and magic that surrounds it, captured in a style only Dougie can deliver

In the face of rising prices for Islay brands Tyree considers a trio of Elements of Islay blended malts from Elixir Distillers. Initially not expecting very much, he ends up pretty impressed.

As a community of enthusiasts, we can often dismiss so many long-established, mass-market releases. Tyree compares two Glen Grant bottlings with a nod to the craft involved in maintaining consistency.

Maturation location has long been an interesting debate in scotch whisky, does it make a difference? Our Dougie is not alone in believing so and he’s suspicious he can actually taste it.

After a sample packaging disaster, Arthur has another attempt at the new range of blended malts form Loch Lomond Group; Noble Rebel, with help from Gallie, Ramsay and Wally.

Ogilvie admits that the enjoyment of a whisky - and the scoring of it - can all too easily be affected by emotion. And it should be.

A hail a dusty day! A store-find of an old age-stated Wild Turkey 101 at retail has Earie contemplating the age statement vs climate.

A heartwarming tale from Doog, where olive branches work better than punishment. This Ardmore from Whisky Broker is just one of the eventual rewards for a changed man.

In an extremely insightful sharing of much information, Tyree shares, to an exact degree, the what, when and where of his tasting routines. He picks two 10 year old Springers to do so, the Local Barley and a core release. We’re off to clean our teeth!

Ramsay throws some cheeky auction bids towards replacing his fast-disappearing bourbon cask 2023 Kilkerran and is shocked by the results.

We find Wally in an unfortunate huff. In a whisky world with too many examples of things being cynically enshittified, he’s on the hunt for an antidote.

If we’re going to blindly chase bottles based on reputation alone, measured and as-objective-as-possible critique is crucial. Enter Tyree vs some mature Longrow. Fussiness expected.

Jura official releases are responsible for kick-starting whisky interest in thousands, even if they can’t hold it. Broddy is just one. He chases an auction win to ignite some Jura nostalgia. What a find!

Dougie tackles two Ardnamurchan releases with an emotional perspective on Doddie Weir and his legacy. Hankies at the ready.

As Elis gets to spend a little time with three “try before you buy” banger WhiskySponge releases, he’s prompted to cover the topic of trust and how it’s implicit in everything that works.

A letter of thanks to the whisky community. Earie reviews a gifted bottle and gives thanks for everything that whisky has given him, which is a lot more than just liquid.