Passing as civil and well-mannered without becoming something of a cliché

A chance, but very enjoyable encounter

A Bag of Ardbegs

“A whisky for drinking, not thinking”; solid but nothing overly complex.

Compass Box are back with a fruity addition to their (apple) core range

A tasty crowd-pleaser from London’s Bimber - that’s too expensive

A prime example of how refill barrels can work well with a lighter style of whisky.

Feels shackled by the cask, dense and confused.

A tasty and rewarding dram… if you’re willing to give it a chance.

A decent showing but plenty of more worthy competition at the price point.

Leader of the pack in a value-themed outturn

Good while it’s here, but it might up and leave you.

An auspicious and high quality debut.

An interesting smoky Swede but we’re miles away from Islay

Coire Leis; can’t quite face down the classic 10

The softening effect the sakura cask finish has may not please everyone

Continuing an upward trajectory

A good sipper, but maybe a little one dimensional.

This release is what we’d label in SMWS circles as being filler.

For the price, the experience somewhat doesn’t match expectations.