Features
Some topics are lofty and require deep thought, others may be trivial yet still occupy a curious mind. Most are enhanced by a glass of amber light.
Here we’ll share our thoughts and insight into whisky, it’s larger landscape as well as the Dramface environment.
How Relevant Are Independent Bottlers in 2022?
(A throwback to September 2022). A read through Earie’s prescient article on the role of indies from 2022 has us contemplating how much has changed in the year since. We also cast our eyes forward and brace ourselves for the inevitable changes imminent in the year ahead. These are interesting times as we chant for more power to the independents.
Earie reaches out to the Laings of Douglas Laing, the Watts of Campbeltown Whisky Co., the MacDonalds of Dràm Mòr and Kai Ivalo of SMWS for this thought piece and interview.
Dougie Visits: Kingsbarns Distillery
Dougie gives up a little holiday time for some vicarious distillery sharing, and it’s beautiful.
The Bennuaine Whisky Glass: A Study in Whisky Glassware
A Dallas deep-dive into whisky glassware and whisky appreciation stemming from the Bennuaine
Chasing Leprechauns
Looking far and wide for new delights.
The Problem with ‘Gateway’ Whiskies
In whisky, the barrier to entry isn’t ABV
The Truth About Glendronach
A Storm in a Glencairn
Views From A Scapegoat
Interview with a flipper.
The Ardnamurchan Way
They do things through a different worldview; of transparency, openness and fun that makes you want to submit your CV to join them, before you’ve even finished the tour.
Ye Olde Glenlivet Whisky
Unpacking the suffixal ‘Glenlivet’
From Ukraine With Love
Whisky isn’t everything…
Flippin’ FOMO
To what lengths do we chase whisky?
The Sway of the Uisge Beatha
Being Scottish is wonderful.
A SMWS Selection Box
A selection of Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases.
Blends, huh
An old blended scotch whisky trip.
Digging For Whisky History: Glen Mhor
Digging For Whisky History: Glen Mhor
Glasgow’s Whisky Festival 2021 (2022)
How was Glasgow’s, somewhat delayed, 12th festival?
Dramface Podcast
Dramface Podcast
What Is Campbeltown ‘Funk’?
Curious about a difficult to articulate “funk” that supposedly connects the Campbeltown distilleries, Wally asks some industry insiders for their take on the illusive character that draws us to the Wee Toon.
Independent Retailers - Dunkeld Whisky Box
Are We Being Served?
Drambling: High And Dry In Campbeltown Harbour
High and dry-ish in Campbeltown.