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 Murdo McAtear Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear

Glentauchers 1997

Murdo is invited to present interesting whiskies to a group of wine lovers, searching for bold flavours and hooks, he makes a slight error skips this beautiful Glentauchers from Signatory.

Read More
Scotch Whisky Calder Dune Scotch Whisky Calder Dune

Killara Port Cask

After a horrific experience with Tasmanian whisky, Calder returns to his local stuff after significant inspiration from his favourite dram pairing; literature. He sets out with a Killara Port Cask.

Read More
Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

Invergordon 14yo

Ogilvie has been starved of whisky choice recently, but a positive effect of this is a more curious mind. Which led hime to pick up a 14yo Invergordon official bottling. We’re intrigued!

Read More
Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish Scotch Whisky Ramsay Tavish

Clynelish 14yo

After conquering his recent FOMO, Ramsay tries to banish his HAMO; Have Already Missed Out. Reviewing Clynelish - one of whisky's legends - makes him consider what's gone before.

Read More