Talisker 8yo 2024 Special Release
When you love something, sense doesn’t always prevail. Wally, not for the first time, naively pulls the trigger on a 2024 Talisker only to discover he’s chasing nostalgia, and he needs to move on.
Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle Duo
Future Broddy writes. Times change and priorities shift. With enough whisky to last him eight years, he's content. Then what? He chews it over with two Bunnahabhain Fèis Ìle releases.
Balblair 15yo
The ever-vigilant Aengus asks an important question: Is Dramface drifting in its scoring? He fires up the data and dives in to find out... while enjoying a nice Balblair 15yo.
Edradour Duo
As autumn swings in and challenges us all to accept the changing of seasons, Fergus sits with two from one of his 'dirty' favourites: Edradour - an Un-chillfiltered vs a Straight from the Cask.
Deanston Chronicles Edition 1
As a lover of Deanston and their famous waxy and floral character, Murdo hits an obstacle; the complexity of casks gets in the way of simply enjoying one of his favourites.
Ardmore Indy Duo
Tracing back his Ardmore love to when he was an (illegal) teen, Nick compares two modern takes from industry insiders turned indy bottlers: James Eadie and The Firkin Whisky Co.
Tomatin 15yo
In researching a bargain dusty of the once-upon-a-time 15 year old from Tomatin, Broddy discovers the cost of a tour circa 2012; we bet you can't guess...
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch
Starved by a lack of interesting malt, we face losing one of our writers, due to sheer failure fatigue. That is until Ogilvie works out another angle altogether, a new found love of bourbon.
Cù Bòcan 12yo Rum Cask
Some things turn out better than we expect, as Ainsley discovers with the recent Olympics. So, after smuggling some back from a trip, how about this rum finished Cù Bòcan?
Bunnahabhain 7yo Peated Duo
Despite hailing from a whisky-fertile province of North America, Broddy laments the drop in Bunnahabhain availability simply because of a personnel change. He still finds and scores 2 bargains though.
Craigellachie 14yo Old Malt Cask
After a friend is confused by a sherry matured Craigellachie, Broddy is saddled with the task of assessing things. Facing impostor syndrome and another weird sherry cask, he does his best.
Glasgow 1770 Tokaji Cask
A triple review of a recent Glasgow Small Batch cask strength bargain; whisky provided by the distillery for Hamish and Fergus, but Doog buys his own. An interesting three-way take.
Nc’Nean Rum Cask
Drummond, Ramsay and Hamish team up on a Nc’Nean British Rum Cask release, only to end up unintentionally positing the question; how much should a single cask of this age cost?
Caol Ila Madeira Finish
Broddy feels, like most, that it’s hard to screw up Caol Ila, but this one comes close. Luckily, he regales us with tales and views of jaw dropping Canadian scenes along the way.
Jura 8yo Hepburn’s Choice
Determined not to succumb to snobbery, Fergus takes an active step to try a less-footered with Jura, this time a natural 46% Hunter Laing 8yo.
Glasgow Themed Duo
Paisley declares her love for her adopted hometown of Glasgow, choosing two pours which adorn the city’s most iconic and infamous image; the traffic cone atop the Duke.
Campbeltown Cask Strength Trio
Tyree returns. We cracked his sarcophagus, dusted him down and set him upon some Campbeltown bottles that were awaiting his attention. As usual, no punches are pulled.
Ardmore Trio - Official vs Indie
Another continental buddy up today as Earie and Ainsley pour over a trio of different takes on Ardmore while considering the pitfalls of brand loyalty.
Glen Garioch 17yo
Trusting his fellow Dramfacers, Broddy dives deep into the Glen Garioch rabbit hole (on discount - of course), but he chooses this 17yo to start with, and it does not go well.
Shelter Point Montfort
Realising that Canada is making field-to-grain expressions, Broddy and Aengus team up to share the knowledge on Shelter Point’s Montfort, because these are different; these are unmalted Canadians.