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.
Glasgow 1770 8yo Peated Bourbon Cask
Mason isn’t a cat-lover. Nor, it seems, is he ready to be seduced by this young Glasgow 1770 8yo Peated. Maybe, however, with a little time, anyone’s mind can be changed.
Adelphi Summer 2026 Outturn
When times are tougher and the purse strings are pulled tighter on the whisky budget, Drummond is pleased to benefit a little from the Dramface Deflection System. Six from Adelphi in the hopper today!
Glasgow 1770 7yo Port Cask Finish
Commenting on something of a modern phenomenon, Fletcher considers the official outlets that do their own ‘indie’ bottlings. A perfect example is Glasgow and their Port Cask 7yo.
Glasgow 1770 Sherry Cask Matured 6yo
Earie has been chewing hard on wood vs spirit and how it comes into play, especially at a young age. He shares his thoughts over a Glasgow 1770 6yo Sherry Cask Matured, Batch 01.
Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Amarone
In whisky, when is a finish not a finish? Fergie tackles a recent Small Batch form Glasgow and asks when it’s actually more like a secondary maturation. The 6yo Amarone ‘finish’ is in the glass.
Glasgow 1770 Passito di Caluso
Things are a little quiet around Dramface HQ over Easter, but Ramsay spends a little time with the brand-new small batch from Glasgow, in another obscure - but tasty - dessert wine cask.
Glasgow 1770 10yo Sauternes
Nick and Hamish team up for a dual review on a 10yo Glasgow released by RMW in 2025. Once more, we find ourselves appreciating a brilliant new spirit - and brilliant design too.
Glasgow 1770 6yo Ruby Port Cask Finish
Charlie’s been around whisky just about long enough to realise he’s going to change his mind. He reflects on his scoring and how he nearly missed out by trying to give this Glasgow Port Cask away.
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.
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.
Glasgow Oloroso 7yo Distillery Exclusive
After finally hooking up with some fellow Dramface pals in Glasgow, Ogilvie has to confess a feeling of giddiness. He cracks a Glasgow Distillery souvenir to help recall how great it was to render things real.
Glasgow Golden Beer Cask
With a difficult-to-ignore desire to study more, Ally asks where his motivations lie in seeking whisky qualifications that will never be used. A classic Glasgow Small Batch is the subject of study for today.
Glasgow 1770 7yo
In picking up a Distillery Exclusive from Glasgow Distillery to mark it’s new tour offering, Wally asks why so many other exclusives are so expensive for pilgrims buying direct from the source.
Glasgow 1770 Constantia
A shipping miscommuniqué sees various Dramface team members end up with whisky they didn’t expect. This time it’s Glasgow’s 1770 Constantia and it means three can join in on the review.
Glasgow 1770 Pineau Des Charentes
Some whiskies split the crowd. At Dramface, we have the luxury of occasionally being able to harness that. Like this Glasgow 1770 Pineau Des Charentes. Is Fletch’s bonfire Hughie’s damp campfire?
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.
Glasgow 1770 10yo
After yearning for an ex-bourbon unfettered Glasgow release, Ramsay has his wish granted when a ten year old finally drops. A limited milestone it may be, but does it live up to the dream?
Glasgow 1770 Cask Strength Original
Glasgow has been generous with their whisky recently. And fearless; since they ship to anonymous writer without obligation. Is this confidence? Fergus, Hamish and Drummond dig in.
Glasgow 1770 Peated PX Cask Strength
Adding to their Small Batch series, cult upstart Glasgow have found traction with Cask Strength 1770 releases. Hamish, Fergus and Tav buddy up on the latest Peated PX.
Glasgow 2017 Oloroso
Ainsley returns from his first visit to Glasgow, low on health and finances, but high on life. He shares why; but needs to pull Wally in for a review of a special Glasgow oloroso single cask.