Paying tribute to one of scotch whisky’s original indie bottlers, the consistent Gordon & MacPhail, Broddy uncovers four bangers and attempts to explain why he thinks that’s so easily possible.

Since so many of them are still around, Tyree gives an overview, with his own take on Diageo’s annual Special Releases

Earie tackles Cù Bocàn’s fifteen year old with a little help from a very keen Wally

Earie considers the Portuguese Selection from Tomatin something of a whisky blueprint.

A Dramface Collective Mega-review, an ode to the Springbank 15yo

Sherry, Spice, and Some Things Not Nice

Nice bottle, nice nose, mediocre palate

A-Grade Springy in a clean but characterful sherry cask

Hit and miss form the famous distillery on Skye

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

Well-dressed for the party, but the conversation is dull

Surprisingly good. If a little sweet and simple.

Is Bowmore’s 2022 Feis bottle good enough to be worth £135?

Balanced but polarised, a solid drinker.

The older teen of Mitchell & Sons that’s a bit reserved & shy.

Perfect for sipping, re-filling, and sipping some more.

Something different. An old-school distillery whose whiskies are worth spending time on to explore

Have we forgotten how good this is?

A safe and predictable easy drinker but feels expensive for the experience.

The big 15 is well worth experiencing and celebrating