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.

Broddy discovers a nearby Canadian distillery doing everything all the right way, with local ingredients and an ingenious still set up. He dives in with both feet, buying four bottles at once. How does he fare?

Blending whisky is a genuine art form that demands maximum respect. Dougie signed up to try a session himself in Campbeltown. From lunch to jelly legs, he takes us vividly along.

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.

Tyree tries to de-mystify the art of blending to replicate an elusive Japanese malt without breaking the bank.

Boring whisky your Canadian uncle will love

Sea Side Salted Fudge for a similar cost

It won the award for Best Blended Whisky for a reason.

There's something to be said for pedestrian whiskies, but let’s not make a habit of it.