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.
Cadenhead’s Warehouse Tasting Blended Malt 17yo
Charlie falls in love with a blended malt. One that he loves so much he’s even tried to make a version of his own at home. With this Cadenhead’s Warehouse special, he’s wondering what’s in the char.
Springbank 12yo Cask Strength 2026
Drummond has spent some time now on The Bottle Ban and he brings us an update on how it’s going. Since the review is for a 2026 Springbank, we know for sure it’s not fully intact.
Springbank Local Barley 10yo
Murdo enjoys an annual bonus. Intent on saving it, he splurges a little on an indulgent and pricey Springbank Local Barley; the Bere release from 2025. Is the extra worth it?
Glen Scotia 18yo Single Cask
Fletch remains distracted by other projects, but he’s had such a moment with a Glen Scotia special that he’s had to stop and check in, just to share the joy of what a special whisky can do.
Dràm Mòr Spring 2026 Outturn
Earie uses some Big Words to describe reviewing decent, earnest whiskies in an independent way. This time it’s another flight of Dram Mòr releases from spring 2026. Including a sneaky malternative.
Woodrow’s 2026 Trio
Heading out to the beach once more, Archie talks about why it’s important to take our time. These three from Woodrow’s of Edinburgh encompass that perfectly, from Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Campbeltown.
Longrow 18yo
It’s a popular bottle, the Longrow 18. So much so, it generates one of our famous Dramface pile-ons, with Earie, Mike, Drummond and Murdo all reviewing their own annual editions. Perfect.
Glen Scotia Malts Festival 2026
None of us realised how tenacious Gilbert was, until he went all out to get the best out of his 2026 Malts Festival Glen Scotia; with a food and sip diary. Too much information? We say not enough!
Springbank 12yo Cask Strength Trio
What’s better than a single Springbank 12 Cask Strength review? Three reviews of course. After a short Dramface break, we return with batches 26 through 28 in Archie’s glass. He’s a happy man.
Glen Scotia 2013 Thompson Bros
Finally, Ogie can breathe. The shackles of a toxic workplace & a draining professional life have been shaken off. He sits at his kitchen table in reflection over a Thompson Bros Glen Scotia
Springbank Hand-fill
While sipping on a Springbank ‘hand-fill’ from the distillery, Murdo considers how it’s the antithesis of the rise in automation and AI we see today, and how those things may affect the drive to learn.
Glen Scotia Victoriana
The rise of NAS arguably came about due to cost, stock and price. But 2026 is different times. Fergus is as relaxed about the price prospects ahead, while enjoying a NAS classic from Glen Scotia.
Campbeltown Blended Malt 9yo
After a completely hectic close to the year, Charlie is really hoping for a very quiet January. Perhaps one where he’ll get the time to sit and ponder his nice finds, such as this Watt Whisky blend.
Hazelburn 10yo 2025 Release
Ally’s already decided he’s won’t make any resolutions for 2026; last year’s didn’t work out as planned. He found his deep dive into wine woefully restrictive. He makes up for it with a 10yo Hazelburn.
Glen Scotia 12yo Icon of Campbeltown No.3
In picking up the Glen Scotia Latest Icons release, Fletcher chooses to offer a shout-out to the faces behind the brands; those hard-working, tireless ambassadors that we all benefit from.
Springbank 14yo Bourbon Wood
As part of a recent fondness for both his Campbeltown faves and a penchant for auction hunting, Charlie snags a classic Springbank legend. But there’s always a risk, isn’t there?
Glen Scotia 14yo The Dragon
With knowledge of his locally produced Italian specialities, Hughie is skeptical when he picks up a discounted bottle of Glen Scotia’s 14yo The Dragon - from Barolo casks. Was he right to be nervous?
Springbank 15yo 2025 Release
More thrills and successes on unicorn hunts. Earie sets his sights on Springbank and, somewhat fortunately, lands a 15 year old in the crosshairs. Is it really coming back to us? Even Springbank?
Springbank 12yo & Hazelburn 8yo 2025
When it comes to Springbank the spectre of visceral FOMO is never far away. However, Ramsay has been a little more fortunate recently and shares his thoughts on two recent ‘wins’.
Springbank 5yo 100º Proof
A typically meandering Wally thought piece as he asks himself - based on his perspective and experience, is Springbank’s shiny new 5yo 100º Proof worth the same price level as their 10yo?