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.

Scotch Whisky Archie Dunlop Scotch Whisky Archie Dunlop

The Teuchter 17yo

Archie shares his thoughts on the new Teuchter 17yo from Decadent Drinks, while admitting to getting down and dirty with his precious camera and the pursuit of better pictures.

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Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife

Springbank 8yo Local Barley

At first Ainsley wasn’t too enamoured with the β€˜hype’ around Springbank’s Local Barley releases. It took 2025’s 8yo with heritage grain to switch all the lights on. It’s finally found him.

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