As canny and considered as our Ogilvie is, once in a while he lets loose and treats himself, often discovering real treats as he does so, like this delicious Teaninich from SMWS.

Ogilvie admits that the enjoyment of a whisky - and the scoring of it - can all too easily be affected by emotion. And it should be.

Contemplating the “World’s Best Single Malt Whisky” Ogilvie is worried that unwarranted fluff and praise could, in fact, harm a brand in the longer term. We think he has a point.

A two bottle review and a very difficult and revealing challenge in the face of today’s whisky prices

A perfect balance of modern and traditional with a very interesting wine cask flourish

When you need to treat yourself

Cervantes to sourdough to a solid single malt

A Speyside homage by way of Arizona

A busy cask is no substitute for age

A unique, fresh face found among the usual suspects

Whiskey is magical – plain and simple.

Expectations not quite met.

The crossroads where gimmick meets interesting results

Diageo holds the reins firmly on its stable, despite the colts wanting to break free

Much potential, much creativity, and much still to come

Balcones continue to spin magic in a bottle

It might shuffle to the forefront of your peaty shelf

Good, but it needs a nudge towards more transparency