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.
Glenturret 1989 30yo Signatory Vintage
In the four years and 1400+ reviews on Dramface, weβve only ever scored one 10/10. Until today. Murdo shares an under-the-radar old-school Signatory Glenturret which brought a tear, and full marks.
Glen Scotia Victoriana
The rise of NAS arguably came about due to cost, stock and price. But 2026 is different times. Fergus is as relaxed about the price prospects ahead, while enjoying a NAS classic from Glen Scotia.
Four Single Casks from Woodrowβs
A new year, a new writer. Debutant Archie sips from Long Beach California and for his first Dramface piece he went for four from Woodrowβs. A Balvenie, Laphroaig, Dailuaine and an Ardna. Nice.
Loch Lomond Inchmurrin 12yo
Sometimes, a whisky choice is much more about the moment than the liquid itself. When Ogilvie welcomes a friend of 53 years, he decides to drop the fancies. Inchmurrin 12yo is in the glass.
Cadenheadβs Seven Stars
Broddy exposes everything anyone could want to know about Dramface scoring. In amongst the deep-dive, he shares a hidden gem of a blend, the OSWA nominated Cadenheadβs 7 Stars.
Campbeltown Blended Malt 9yo
After a completely hectic close to the year, Charlie is really hoping for a very quiet January. Perhaps one where heβll get the time to sit and ponder his nice finds, such as this Watt Whisky blend.
AnCnoc 12yo Vintage Bottling
After a remarkable career, Ogilvie has decided to retire. Not from Dramface, but his real job. By pleasant coincidence he notes that the arrival and departure of his final chapter are marked by AnCnocβs 12 year old.
Not Another F*cking Whisky Book
A wee weekend bonus. Fletcher shares a recent βwhisky-themedβ book that resonated. A story of two decades serving the global whisky industry as a brand ambassador by Mitch Bechard
Decadent Drinks December 2025
Itβs Dougieβs turn to step up with a box of the latest outturn from Decadent Drinks. Like this weekend deep-dive read, itβs no small undertaking. But it starts with an Ardnamurchan, so heβs inβ¦
Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series 3
Once more we visit the ultimate humbling - blind tasting whisky. This time around Ainsley considers what the minimal details are required to legally sell whisky with a Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series 3.
AnCnoc 12yo
In revisiting an old favourite, Hughie puts the case forward for 40% ABV entry level offerings, as well as the dangers of applying the strategy to the rest of the range. AnCnoc 12 is in the glass.
Ledaig 1995 24yo Chapter 7
In a wonderfully warm and personal piece, Murdo shares what he was up to when this Chapter 7 Ledaig 1995 was distilled. For him it was a pivotal year and one that would set aspects of his life trajectory.
Hazelburn 10yo 2025 Release
Allyβs already decided heβs wonβt make any resolutions for 2026; last yearβs didnβt work out as planned. He found his deep dive into wine woefully restrictive. He makes up for it with a 10yo Hazelburn.
Ardnamurchan Heritage Barley 2025
Predicted to be a huge hoit, Ardnamurchan released their first small batch, larger outturn Golden Promise release. All from ex-bourbon barrels. Drummond heads a collaborative of four reviewers.
Dailuaine 11yo SMOS
Earie has given up worrying about the scale of his βcollectionβ and admitting that the fun is in buying more whisky. He trusts SMOS and buys blind, but he may have come a cropper on this Dailuaine.
Tomatin CΓΉ BΓ²can Creation #7
Hamish reflects on his 2025 whisky moments. Whilst settling on the Glasgow Whisky Festival as the highlight, he shares a CΓΉ BΓ²can Creation that surprised him, almost as much as the people he meets.
Bimber Bourbon Cask
Getting into the festive spirit, Charlie turns full-on whisky evangelist and makes advent calendars for pals. Starting with a few, it grows until heβs sharing 19! He includes this English Single Malt from Bimber.
Speyside Distillery 27yo
Ogilvie finds himself in a funk. His family notice it too. What else is there to do but crack a Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series 3 and head to the back porch. Contemplative therapy time. Ogilvie style.
Glen Scotia 12yo Icon of Campbeltown No.3
In picking up the Glen Scotia Latest Icons release, Fletcher chooses to offer a shout-out to the faces behind the brands; those hard-working, tireless ambassadors that we all benefit from.
Auchentoshan 20yo Whisky Craft
Our resident Parisian Ainsley is still unpacking the madness that was Glasgowβs Whisky Festival in 2025. With some distance, he also unpacks a lesser seen indie Auchentoshan from newcomers Whisky Craft.