Ardnahoe 5yo Skerryvore XX
The second Ardnahoe in two weeks at Dramface. Maybe it’s going to be another good year for Islay’s newest malt. Charlie evaluates the Skerryvore XX special limited edition from 2025.
Ardnahoe Cask Strength
Reading this would make you consider we have a recruitment academy. We don’t, but it’s nice to see enthusiastic learning, such as both Dramface & Ardnahoe Cask Strength inspiring our Archie.
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.
Ledaig 1995 24yo Chapter 7
In a wonderfully warm and personal piece, Murdo shares what he was up to when this Chapter 7 Ledaig 1995 was distilled. For him it was a pivotal year and one that would set aspects of his life trajectory.
Ardnamurchan Heritage Barley 2025
Predicted to be a huge hoit, Ardnamurchan released their first small batch, larger outturn Golden Promise release. All from ex-bourbon barrels. Drummond heads a collaborative of four reviewers.
Bimber Bourbon Cask
Getting into the festive spirit, Charlie turns full-on whisky evangelist and makes advent calendars for pals. Starting with a few, it grows until he’s sharing 19! He includes this English Single Malt from Bimber.
Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 8yo
In discovering a cracking SMWS Loch Lomond Inchmurrin, Broddy goes full Broddy and gives us a deep dive into our scoring, the whys and the whats and the hows. It’s fascinating.
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.
Elevenses Linkwood 9yo
A solid and dependable dram is needed to help Mason come down after a whirlwind trip to Glasgow for the annual Whisky Festival. This Fragrant Drops Elevenses Linkwood does the trick nicely.
Glasgow 1770 8yo Bourbon Cask Lightly Peated
Fergus tries Glasgow malt at Glasgow whisky festival, only to ask it to live up to the experience when he has it back home. He also makes some observations about openness and transparency, and the humility of cities.
Torabhaig High Strength Duo
Admitting one of his favourite Scottish destinations, Charlie laments not having visited Torabhaig, yet. However, he travels vicariously through an official and an indy from Thompson Bros.
Cadenhead’s Tomatin 18yo
Ainsley had a forced whisky hiatus, but he rekindled his love for music while away. Over a tasty Cadenhead’s Tomatin 18yo, he realises keeping the passion might take a little thought and effort.
Bowmore 15yo New vs Old
After being challenged with a blind pour, Broddy gives the much misaligned Bowmore 15yo another chance. After gaining a reputation of being poorly handled in official bottles, this could be a rare uptick.
Ardnahoe 6yo Aqvavitae Small Batch
Even early in his exploration, Mason has accumulated bottles to tuck away for ‘a special occasion’. Then recent news came along and upended things. Time to crack this 6yo Ardnahoe.
Roseisle 12yo 2023 Special Releases
Murdo puts forward the case for flexibility; to be seduced by quality and value over brands. Which, ironically, has him visit a brand that’s often rudely referred to as Diageo’s Death Star - Roseisle.
Loch Lomond Distillery Edition 9
In recent times Ramsay has started to shift his relationship with whisky - specifically his buying habits. But some things still force a joyful trigger-pull, such as a new Distillery Edition Loch Lomond.
Clonakilty Single Pot Still Batch 1
Irish whisky and its reasons for being largely absent from the minds of team Dramface has been a recent theme. Earie continues it, but does so over a different take on Single Pot Still from Clonakilty.
Bruichladdich 15yo Ferguson Whisky
In a short and punchy love letter to whisky and its shared moments of joy, Charlie offers up his find of 2025 - a Bruichladdich 15 year old from a bourbon barrel and a new indie - Ferguson Whisky.
Cadenhead’s Ledaig 14yo & WLP 2025
After a mini-gathering at Whisky Live Paris, Hughie and Ainsley buddy up for a short resumé of events over a Cadenhead’s Ledaig 14yo, as well as a campaign for us all to join them in Paris in future.