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 Ally Mann Scotch Whisky Ally Mann

Wolfburn No.270

In a particularly fun and relatable piece, Ally shares the challenges at home of juggling the transition away from his over-accumulation and the onset of Storage Wars. A Wolfburn No.270 is in the glass.

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Scotch Whisky Wally Macaulay Scotch Whisky Wally Macaulay

The Cairn First Peek 3yo

Wally is surprised to see a release form The Cairn so soon. That it’s also only 1,000 bottles and only £50 for 57% ABV, he can’t help but pick it up. It makes him think about time, fairness and also Dramface.

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Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay

Indy Ledaig Quintet

Fletcher uses a quintet of quite different, independently released Ledaig expressions to try to fathom how Signatory Vintage arrived at its pricing for a recent Cask Strength 17yo single cask.

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Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

St George Baller

A memorable label was etched into Ogilvie’s mind & one day he finally found a St George’s Baller; an American ode to Japanese whisky. Therein he discovers one of his most challenging pours he’s ever tried.

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