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.
Anohka Alberta Single Malt - Costco Exclusive
Despite being a fan of some of his local distilleries, Broddy missed the appearance of an official Alberta Whisky Act. Not slow to cash-in, Costco got together with some distilleries - including this tasty Anohka.
White Peak Wire Works Duo
Murdo knows what to look out for while travelling. Some of the things he’s really keen to try just don’t make it to his native Hong Kong. Like these Wire Works souvenirs he grabbed from The Whisky Exchange.
Shelter Point Evans Family Reserve
For various reasons, Broddy doesn’t have much excitement these days for his local Canadian whisky. He does find a tasty Oloroso finish Shelter Point to restore some faith.
Bivrost Yggdrasil Arctic Single Malt
It turns out Broddy has some Nordic heritage. He shares some of the details, culture and food he enjoys while bringing us his thoughts on a Norwegian Arctic Single Malt. Nice.
Shizuoka United S
Horrified at how few Japanese whiskies have featured in Dramface, Earie steps forward with a Shizuoka United S. He also attempts to explain why there are so few of these being enjoyed around here.
Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt
When Ogilvie manages to snag a lesser-spotted Balcones Texas 1, he finds himself joined by another two who are just as excited to be sipping on the Texas Single Malt.
Fenspirits Distillery English Single Malt
A Dramface first - a donation from the community! Also a first for Ally Mann; reviewing an English single malt. He admits to a short hiatus from whisky too, and remarks on the positives of taking a break.
Overeem Collective Club Exclusive
After not insignificant conflict caused by a mighty customs bill, Earie is left reflecting on all of the positive connections and events brought by whisky. An exotic Overeem from a maple syrup cask is in the glass.
Lunatic Asylum’s Only Ash Remains
Something completely different and interesting - a Brazilian Independent Bottling of a Brazilian Malt. Hughie dives in to tackle wine casks and Lunatic Asylum’s ‘Only Ash Remains’ from Union.
Wire Works Heritage Chevallier
Reflecting on a wonderful Independent Spirits Festival in Leith, Wally considers what was missed, what could be better and what’s under our noses, like this amazing Wire Works Heritage Chevallier.
Teeling Douro Old Vines
Despite finding frustrations with transparency (that thing again) and general presentation, Earie is pretty pleased to find a flavoursome value bomb from Teeling in their Douro Old Vines Sommelier Selection.
Aber Falls Madeira Cask
Some distilleries deserve a second chance, such as this Aber Falls Welsh single malt. Their clumsy start was arguably to aim too cheap. Others however, make a second chance a hard sell.
Boann Marsala Cask
There aren’t many Irish whiskeys (or whiskies!) showing up in Murdo’s market, but he finds a Marsala Cask from Boann and pulls the trigger. Is it worth it? Is it any more transparent? Is it whisky or whiskey?
Sagamore Rye Double Oak
You know what we all need now and again; a glass of something nice and a trip out to the porch. We may not have a porch, but we can enjoy the Shaw Porch, with Ogilvie, Art and a bottle of Sagamore Rye.
Ki One Korean Single Malt
After being refused a visa, Murdo has to switch plans which severely restricts his whisky exploration. No matter, he finds a way to hide from freezing conditions and uncovers a brand new thing - Korean malt.
Ardara Irish Single Malt 2025
Once in a while along comes a flavour profile that stretches our frame of reference in whisky enjoyment. Enter Hughie and his astonishment over a bottle of Ardara Irish Single Malt. He’s intrigued.
Teeling Chardonnay Cask
Sometimes, it needn’t be particularly complex, just good enough to nicely accompany a box set and an evening on the sofa. Hamish tees up a Teeling Chardonnay and wonders why it’s a first for Dramface.
Clonakilty Single Pot Still Batch 1
Irish whisky and its reasons for being largely absent from the minds of team Dramface has been a recent theme. Earie continues it, but does so over a different take on Single Pot Still from Clonakilty.
Dunville’s Palo Cortado 10yo
Enjoying a cracking bottle of Dunville’s 10yo Palo Cortado has Hamish wondering why there isn’t more made of the rich whisky history in his homeland. Is it time for a Bushmills Belfast Experience?
Indri Agneya
Earie admits he’s become something of a fanboy of the oh-so-recently unheard of Piccadilly single malt releases. This time it’s a peated affair in the shape of the Indri Agneya.