Whisky Reviews

Here you'll find honest opinions, thoughtful analysis and the occasional disagreement, because no two palates are quite the same. We review widely, score reluctantly and remain convinced that whisky is far more interesting than the numbers attached to it.

Agreement is optional; curiosity is encouraged.

Drummond Dunmore 11/12/2025 Drummond Dunmore 11/12/2025

Ardnamurchan Heritage Barley 2025

Predicted to be a huge hoit, Ardnamurchan released their first small batch, larger outturn Golden Promise release. All from ex-bourbon barrels. Drummond heads a collaborative of four reviewers.

Ogilvie Shaw 17/11/2025 Ogilvie Shaw 17/11/2025

Living Souls x Thompson Bros 3yo Blended Scotch

Ogilvie leads a four-way collab review of a…collab. This time it’s the 3yo blended Scotch from Living Souls x Thomspon Bros: a sherry/peat blend and cracking value.

Dougie Crystal 23/06/2025 Dougie Crystal 23/06/2025

Ardnamurchan The Midgie 2025

Introducing ‘Myrtle’: 2025’s latest Ardnamurchan Midgie Release. This time using a few port casks, she’s a charmer. Four of the team line up to introduce themselves. No repellent required.

Fergus Mackay 03/02/2025 Fergus Mackay 03/02/2025

Deanston 18yo

An annual treat for Fergie is to splash out on an indulgent treat. Despite a previous false start, he chose Deanston and their 18yo. What did he discover? It’s a Dramface pile on.

Eallair MacColl 09/07/2024 Eallair MacColl 09/07/2024

Longrow Peated

Dramface: Who’d you like to collab with on the Longrow: Broddy, Nick, Ogilvie, Tyree, Aengus or Calder?
Eallair: “Yes”.
An epic Dramface collective review on an iconic bottle.

Dougie Crystal 19/06/2024 Dougie Crystal 19/06/2024

Ardnamurchan The Midgie

In celebrating their local wildlife, Ardnamurchan decided to fly with the Midgie. So despite bearing the name of Scotland’s most hated creature, it still proves popular as a swarm of us gather to review it.

Ogilvie Shaw 08/05/2024 Ogilvie Shaw 08/05/2024

Baker’s 7

In a breakaway move, the Dramface Colonials conspire at their water cooler, setting up their own splinter cell. Happily, it results in a virtual sipping session and collaborative review of this Baker’s 7 Bourbon.

Calder Dune 26/06/2023 Calder Dune 26/06/2023

Lagavulin 16yo

With four separate Dramface appraisals, we uncover why this Lagavulin 16yo has been such a powerful ambassador for whisky, and the reasons why that can no longer be.

Arthur Busby 08/06/2023 Arthur Busby 08/06/2023

Noble Rebel Trio

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.