Before pitching two big-hitting, and not inexpensive, Glen Garioch bottlings against each other, Doog decides to wait for his bad mood to pass.

Surprised by tales of woe and predictions of whisky doom and gloom, Ogilvie harnesses positivity in the bottle chase, and immediately steps out and snags himself a banger of a dusty ‘99 Glen Garioch

Earie reflects on his outlook coming in to 2024’s whisky space and, specifically, has to confess that he found it shocking he wasn’t shocked at paying £85 for a 14yo.

Not just a review from Broddy, but a confession. A reflection on what he’s buying: how many, how much is open, what producers and - how much he’s actually spent. Sobering indeed.

In response to the recent news that Gordon & Macphail will stop filling casks and bottling independently, Broddy picks up a couple of local G&M Distillery Labels series finds and cracks them in mild contemplation of what this significant news holds for malt whisky’s future.

In what’s becoming something of a theme on Dramface, we have another auction success story, this time three of ‘em, as Broddy steals a trio of pretty Wemyss single casks.

It’s a funny thing, whisky. Earie swoops with excitement as a bottle of his long-fabled Arran 14yo suddenly appears at retail, while Hamish revisits his old bottle to wonder what all the fuss is about.

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

Dodgy branding, good whisky

Port casks and celebrating those who get it right.

Liquid autumn.

Fun and interesting, but above all necessary

A head-turning and engaging old-school weighty blend that demands attention

A well-presented Speysider - but the floral sweetness is too much

5 new releases to usher in Spring.

When we’re talking about premium whisky brands, all too often the only thing being ‘premium’ is the price tag

Good while it’s here, but it might up and leave you.

Much to enjoy.

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

A good blend and an easy sharer, no real complaints