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.
Ballindalloch Trio
A rare visit to Dramface towers from Dallas, as he shares his thoughts on Ballindalloch. It’s a story he’s followed from the start. He compares three of their releases to others who choose to move perhaps a little too early.
Mackinlay’s Shackleton 2023
Three preambles for one whisky review? Something is borked at Dramface HQ and Wally takes pleasure in realising it’s only partly his fault for a change. It still makes for a nice whisky discovery though.
Islay 31yo Whisky Sponge Edition No.61
The support act, then the main attraction: a true special release
Watt Whisky August 2022 Outturn
Five new whiskies from this impressive independent bottler
Dailuaine 1997 Whisky Sponge Edition No.64
A well-presented Speysider - but the floral sweetness is too much