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 Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Antique Blends Trio

Charlie picks up three blends from the past - his own past - and dips in to see what he was missing. A Chivas Regal 12yo from the 1970s alongside an old Johnnie Walker Swing and a 1980s Teachers.

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Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Johnnie Walker Double Black

It takes a trip far away, with too little whisky, to make Charlie reflect on how lucky he is to live so close to the source. With a Johnnie Walker Double Black, he sees that Scotland is, actually, a great place.

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Scotch Whisky Calder Dune Scotch Whisky Calder Dune

Thompson Bros TB/BSW 6yo

Calder, Dougie and Wally team up to asses what either appears to be a great value sherry-bomb, or a premium-priced blend. We don’t always align on Dramface, but when we do, it’s usually deserved.

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