Wally talks himself in and out of liking this release as he struggles with the cost and the direction of things, all the while realising this is the best Bruichladdich he remembers tasting.

When is a finish a finish and not a secondary maturation? Does it matter if you discover an under-the-radar balanced banger? Broddy asks, and answers with Tomatin’s 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?

Rolling with some good fortune at auction, Drummond snags an 18yo expression from his loved Glengoyne and finds it very tasty, yet confesses to not replacing. Why could that be?

As life throws Ogilvie challenges he adopts his “bunker mentality”. Drawing him out of it are two companions, one life-long and one much more recent. This is a feel-good whisky review.

Trash or treasure? Well, that depends hugely on the whisky, but also very much upon who we are and what we like. This is certainly Broddy’s trash, so is it Wally’s treasure? Strap in.

Ramsay stumbles upon some of the last remaining fairly-priced, decent age stated retail malt in the UK, and succumbs. Luckily, it’s a well-aged and sublime Highlander form Glencadam.

Tyree in full flight at his laser-powered and cutting best. Nothing’s off limits when it comes to this hype-antidote piece. Not for the feint hearted or easily offended.

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.

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.

Canadian Corn Whisky? Silky, Smooth, and Saucy, apparently.

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

Boring whisky your Canadian uncle will love

Very enjoyable, needs more ‘wow’ factor

Don’t ‘mull’ over these malts, they’re belters!

From the days when whisky was as uncool as can be, comes a textbook example of old-school supremacy.

Enjoying the Cadenhead’s Creations range for one last time.

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