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

Official vs Indy: Royal Lochnagar

In another of Charlies series, he looks at the exact opposite of Diageo’s so-called β€˜workhorse’ distilleries. This time it’s the tiny Royal Lochnagar, a rare thing indeed, and finding an indy proves tricky.

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Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

Speyside Distillery 27yo

Ogilvie finds himself in a funk. His family notice it too. What else is there to do but crack a Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series 3 and head to the back porch. Contemplative therapy time. Ogilvie style.

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Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay Scotch Whisky Fletcher Finlay

Mannochmore 12yo

Never backward about coming forward, Fletcher shares his take on IBs, a popular 100ΒΊ series as well as Woodrow’s recent reaction to it. All while savouring a cracking James Eadie Mannochmore.

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