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.
Douglas Laing’s Timorous Beasties Trio
A strong brand goes a long way, but meeting the beast wasn’t quite as fierce as suspected
The Clydeside Distillery Stobcross
It’s new, exciting and holds real potential for the future
Arran Quarter Cask - “The Bothy”
Powerful, bright, tropical magic from the folk doing it right
Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky
Scotch distillers beware. This is tasty stuff from your brethren south of the border.
Glen Albyn 12 Year Old Blackpool Trams Dreadnought No.59
A classic bonkers Invernessian whisky from Glen Albyn
Glen Scotia 2022 Campbeltown Festival Edition
Glen Scotia could’ve gone big with the price of this, and they didn’t.
SMWS 122.48 Shamanic, Apothecary, Witchcraft Smoke
Behind the SMWS numbers and Loch Lomond.
Red Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 15yo
The older teen of Mitchell & Sons that’s a bit reserved & shy.