the perfect Christmas dram

There are blends, and then there are blends

Nostalgia has its merits, Q.E.D.

Fun and interesting, but above all necessary

Very enjoyable, needs more ‘wow’ factor

Not all bourbons are the same.

From the school of Macallan comes a wonderful whisky from the land of Old Blighty, and by Jove, it works!

Premiumisation killed the star potential, should’ve been a 7

There's something to be said for pedestrian whiskies, but let’s not make a habit of it.

The art of blending cannot be underestimated.

From the days when whisky was as uncool as can be, comes a textbook example of old-school supremacy.

A strong brand goes a long way, but meeting the beast wasn’t quite as fierce as suspected

Sherry, this is bourbon. Bourbon, meet sherry

A story of ‘coulda’ ‘woulda’ ‘shoulda’

If this whisky was a movie, it would likely be Fight Club, as no one seems to talk about it.

A famous playwright once wrote ‘What’s in a name?’ Quality, for starters, as it turns out.

5 new releases to usher in Spring.

When we’re talking about premium whisky brands, all too often the only thing being ‘premium’ is the price tag

Passing as civil and well-mannered without becoming something of a cliché

A prime example of how refill barrels can work well with a lighter style of whisky.