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.

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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.

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