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.

Earie Argyle 04/10/2024 Earie Argyle 04/10/2024

Glenrothes 8yo

Earie has a think about the annual Online Scotch Whisky Awards, premiumisation and why he can only enjoy a delicious Glenrothes through an indie.

Elis McSween 04/07/2023 Elis McSween 04/07/2023

Skene Black Tartan 88 31yo

Marking the year of your birth with whisky may be vane, but it’s fun and whisky inspires it. Elis shares his thoughts on this 1988 vintage bottle which has been around for every breath he’s taken and, at 31yo, is just about still within reach.