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.
Glen Garioch 12
Dougie discovers, for the first time, brown noise. He shares his thoughts. He also discovers, for the second time, Glen Garioch 12yo. He also shares his thoughts. And his photos? We hope you’re sitting down.
Seven from Tri Carragh
Facing an ever-expanding stash of samples, Archie decides to get torn into a pack of Tri Carragh samples he was sent last year, most of which are still available, and some of which are belters.
Ardnamurchan AD/10 2025 Release
Archie packs a few bottles on a long drive north for a short break to contemplate his decade of change. He soon realises he only needed to pack one - the latest 10 year old Ardnamurchan from 2025.
Decadent Drinks December 2025
It’s Dougie’s turn to step up with a box of the latest outturn from Decadent Drinks. Like this weekend deep-dive read, it’s no small undertaking. But it starts with an Ardnamurchan, so he’s in…
Ardnamurchan Quartet
Covering four Ardnamurchans in one sitting, Dougie eventually discovers something he’s been searching for in whisky - that mysterious ‘effervescence’. Perfect that it comes from his beloved Ardna.
Table Whisky
A man struck by strong branding and potent design, Dougie spots something that isn’t whisky - as he knows it. But it is £32.50, so he fires in to explore Port of Leith’s ‘Table Whisky’.
Ardnamurchan Tyndrum
Dougie becomes cynical of super-dark whiskies. Not content with an inability to see the true colour of the Tyndrum Ardnamurchan single cask, he decants first, then reviews.
Balvenie 12yo Doublewood
A very specific whisky is called for as three old friends gather in support of each other. In the face of acute loss, Ogilvie calls upon Balvenie's classic 12yo Doublewood to assist in catharsis.
Ferg & Harris Speyside 12yo
It’s a Fletcher Friday. Upon encountering yet another entry into the indie bottler space; he considers if it’s even possible to bring anything truly ‘different’ today.
Ardnamurchan The Midgie
In celebrating their local wildlife, Ardnamurchan decided to fly with the Midgie. So despite bearing the name of Scotland’s most hated creature, it still proves popular as a swarm of us gather to review it.
Lindores Ruby Port Barrique
Looking ahead to a wet summer and thinking of summers past, Dougie wanders on to wonder why Lindores hasn’t caught fire with the exciter crowd just yet. He offers two banging examples of why it should.
Elements of Islay: Cask Edit
Enjoying a buddy night, Broddy reflects that the takeaway was, once more, price. Inspired to find an antidote for his tasting pals, he discovers this cracking malt form Elixir.
Tullibardine Two Ways
Let’s hand this tease over to the author; “But I reckon I’ve been blindsided by this ‘single cask’ truth and it’s making me wonder if anything is what it seems anymore.” Doog uncovers untruths…
Dougie’s 2023, in Review
While reviewing those two Aqvavitae Ardnamurchan bottles, somehow, in so many incidental ways, Dougie highlights all of the things to be grateful for exploring whisky. Those high-energy, emotional, glowing, amber-inspired moments we all love to live for.
Glenglassaugh Revamped
A self-declared fan of Dr Barrie, Tyree steals some bottles from his workplace to share his take on the recent rebrand of Brown-Forman’s Glenglassaugh. Will our fan of the experienced blender still be as enamoured after a glass or two?
Cardrona Growing Wings
This October brings good things to Wally; crisp air, warm evening light, and whisky colored trees. It also brings Ingvar Ronde’s Malt Whisky Yearbook and a new Cadrona Single Malt from New Zealand. Can this Solera style whisky bring Cadrona back within reach?
Edradour 12yo Cask Strength
Never having previously connected with Edradour, Ramsay tackles their brand-new batch one release of their Cask Strength, with pleasant results.
North Star Caol Ila 7yo
When we nose and taste whiskies, what about the sensation of temperature? Drummond thinks he can taste “cool” and “warm”. We tend to agree. What about this bargain Caol Ila?
