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.

Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell Scotch Whisky Charlie Campbell

Little Brown Dog Duo

Charlie manages to attend only the very last day of this year’s Campbeltown Malts Festival, but still feels like it was very worth while - especially after picking up two Little Brown Dog bangers!

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Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife Scotch Whisky Ainsley Fife

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.

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Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal

Glenwyvis Madeira

Dougie marvels at whisky’s way of bringing distant folk together. Over a particularly delicious Little Brown Dog bottling of Glenwyvis, he enjoys some sunny Skye time with a new soul mate.

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