Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

Signatory Vintage Strathmill 12yo

In what seems to have become something of a theme, in life Ogilvie mirrors his approach to whisky by uprooting and heading off top new horizons. As he says “there’s something in the water cooler at Dramface HQ” is it this Strathmill?

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Cadenhead’s Bunnahabhain 9yo

Dire world events draw dark clouds over Ogilvie’s visit to England, yet he find calming solace in whisky environments; light filling the dark. He also happens upon some Springbank and a stop-and-stare Bunnahabhain from Cadenhead’s.

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Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle

Glenwyvis 2019

In Earie’s glass is another young whisky from a very young distillery. He looks at the price and considers it in the context of whisky’s golden period; the value of what it is today, but also what it might promise for the future.

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Scotch Whisky Drummond Dunmore Scotch Whisky Drummond Dunmore

Bunnahabhain Cask Strength 2023

Drummond finally makes his pilgrimage to the whisky island and his favoured distillery therein; Bunnahabhain. Upon returning he reflects upon this new 2023 release of the now highly-anticipated Cask Strength 12yo and how well it represents its source.

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Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal

Raasay R-01.2

Finally getting back into his whisky as Dougie unpacks his new life on Skye, he rolls out Raasay’s R-01.2, tries it against his current favourites, inside and out, and decides it’s already consistently good. Of course, there’s a ‘but’…

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Scotch Whisky Tyree Kai Scotch Whisky Tyree Kai

Glenglassaugh Revamped

A self-declared fan of Dr Barrie, Tyree steals some bottles from his workplace to share his take on the recent rebrand of Brown-Forman’s Glenglassaugh. Will our fan of the experienced blender still be as enamoured after a glass or two?

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Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle Scotch Whisky Earie Argyle

Nomad Outland

When the casks don’t come to the whisky, the whisky must go to the casks. Or something like that. Scotch malt rendered non-Scotch due to the maturation location, fine. Does it make good whisky? Earie checks it out.

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Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal

The Hearach

In early August, Doog reviewed an Ardnamurchan and made a decision to uproot his family and move to their beloved west coast. Today, he concludes that journey, settling on Skye, with his review of The Hearach from Harris. Incredible. A new dawn indeed.

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Cotswolds Reserve

How often do we hear feedback about a whisky tainted by a less than stellar visitor experience? Too much, we think, too much. Ogilvie shares the tale of his visit to the Cotswolds Distillery.

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Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish

Glenfiddich 12yo, 15yo & 18yo

Always on the hunt for a bargain, Ramsay discovers the full Glenfiddich age-stated core range on offer, but he keeps his canny head on and plumps for the (also discounted) mini-selection pack instead. Blunderous or inspired?

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Scotch Whisky Tyree Kai Scotch Whisky Tyree Kai

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.

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Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal

Ardnamurchan ArdnAmerica

Mid-office move, house move and family move, Doog has no bandwidth to think about how he can grab the latest Ardna exciter, but no worries. In steps a generous soul from the whisky fold and he finds some time to step back into whisky heaven.

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Scotch Whisky Wally Macaulay Scotch Whisky Wally Macaulay

Cardrona Growing Wings

This October brings good things to Wally; crisp air, warm evening light, and whisky colored trees. It also brings Ingvar Ronde’s Malt Whisky Yearbook and a new Cadrona Single Malt from New Zealand. Can this Solera style whisky bring Cadrona back within reach?

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