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.
Ardnamurchan Warehouse Release Cask 107
Toothache is a terrible thing at the best of times, but when you’re living on a remote island with no immediate care, Doog learns just how tough it can be. Can a magical Ardnamurchan help?
Ardnamurchan Paul Launois 2026
The 2026 Paul Launois release from Ardnamurchan inspires a Dramface collab. Four of our writers gather at its side to ponder the trajectory of one of the coolest annual releases in whisky.
Ardnamurchan Mizunara 2016
Dougie attends the Inaurgural Ardnamurchan Open Day as part of the West Highland Whisky Festival. As well as a report of his participation on the day, he enjoys a 2016 single cask exclusive released for the event.
Thompson Brothers Mystery Malt x2
Finding himself battling DIY and anxiety, two Mystery Malts arrive at Doog Towers for some fun relief. A welcome arrival as he’d had a twitching eye on a bottle for himself. Now he’s got two. How’d he do? Did he win?
Glen Garioch 12
Dougie discovers, for the first time, brown noise. He shares his thoughts. He also discovers, for the second time, Glen Garioch 12yo. He also shares his thoughts. And his photos? We hope you’re sitting down.
Glasgow 1770 White Port
The Land of Doog is overrun by Hollywood as they film the reboot of Highlander. While he dreams at a distant peek at Henry Cavill’s abs, he slurps at Glasgow’s new White Port Small Batch. He’s content.
Ardnamurchan 2017 Paul Launois
Dougie’s been away. Inventing & shaping that which is meant to last forever. It takes another barnstormer from Ardnamurchan to bring him back under the enthralment of that which is deliberately transient.
Decadent Drinks December 2025
It’s Dougie’s turn to step up with a box of the latest outturn from Decadent Drinks. Like this weekend deep-dive read, it’s no small undertaking. But it starts with an Ardnamurchan, so he’s in…
Glen Garioch 13yo Fragrant Drops
After Dougie’s whirlwind November, he finally has time to sit with his Fragrant Drops 13yo Glen Garioch. Since it’s rainy, he also uncorks his all-time Geery pinnacle bottle for a side-by-side.
North British 34yo
Doog’s love for an Edinburgh single grain knows no bounds, especially when he can follow a story and reconnect with an old pal. Unkiltered’s 34yo North British in the glass.
Ardnamurchan Sauternes
Dougie has been out injured. All his own doing, of course. He’s now medicating in a bath of Sauternes-flavoured Ardnamurchan. Four of them, actually. He’s been missed.
Ardnamurchan Quartet
Covering four Ardnamurchans in one sitting, Dougie eventually discovers something he’s been searching for in whisky - that mysterious ‘effervescence’. Perfect that it comes from his beloved Ardna.
Cadenhead’s Blending Lab 2025
Dramface returns from the summer break with tales from Campbeltown and Dougie’s Whisky Dash 2025. This one reads like a tour of the town itself, with Doog reviewing his own creation.
Spirit of Yorkshire 6yo Madeira
Doog’s annual sailing trips to Campbeltown with his sidekick Foosty have taken on different flavours of adventure every time. He shares part 1 at Cadenhead’s & a Spirit of Yorkshire that, in itself, takes him on a journey.
Ardnamurchan The Midgie 2025
Introducing ‘Myrtle’: 2025’s latest Ardnamurchan Midgie Release. This time using a few port casks, she’s a charmer. Four of the team line up to introduce themselves. No repellent required.
Murray McDavid Strathdearn
Doog tops up an online order with something he’s never tried before, and this Murray McDavid Strathdearn (Tomatin) serendipitously opens up a conversation to reveal a ‘secret’ about its presentation.
Adelphi Ardnamurchan 5yo
Something got in the way of Doog’s enjoyment of what’s become ‘his whisky’. Fortunately for all, he worked out what it was, and faced it down. He bring us a MacLean & Bruce 5yo Ardnamurchan to share all.
Glasgow 1770 Syrah Cask
Doog came scarily close to declaring a whisky a disaster. Fortunately, a 70cl bottle of Glasgow’s Small Batch Syrah was coincidentally diverted his way to save everyone’s blushes.
Longrow 100° Proof
Whisky finds you. Sometimes it has to be found elsewhere and carried in a backpack over borders and mountains, but it finds you. Dougie was found by the latest Longrow 100º Proof.
Woven Homemade
Dougie needs to bump an order for free shipping and is drawn to a reasonably priced Woven Homemade Blend, which causes him to reflect on how his perspectives have altered immeasurably since the dark days.