On a trapse to the Big Smoke to explore some whisky in his favourite bar, Doog catches the lurgy. But not before he discovers a belter of a Ben Nevis form Woodrows - and the concept of a bloodtub.

Broddy and Aengus team up to review some of the last remaining liquid from Canadian ghost distillery Potter’s. This bottling is a 22yo from Great Plains with a 5yr finish in cognac.

Ramsay only really does two drinks; whisky and beer. This one should be right up his street, a golden beer finished whisky form Glasgow Distillery, cask strength and £64 too.

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.

Dire world events draw dark clouds over Ogilvie’s visit to England, yet he find calming solace in whisky environments; light filling the dark. He also happens upon some Springbank and a stop-and-stare Bunnahabhain from Cadenhead’s.

Value propositions are becoming harder to find, so let it be known that in Auld Doog’s opinion this 2023 The Ileach Cask Strength whisky, if you fancy a fairly priced smoker of an evening, delivers solid bang for buck.

Since so many of them are still around, Tyree gives an overview, with his own take on Diageo’s annual Special Releases

Fun and interesting, but above all necessary

Tasty whisky, but very little to tell the siblings apart.