Saddened by the recent Diageo Special Releases and declaring them ‘broken’, Wally reflects on his inevitable departure with a rarely seen cask strength Oban from 2021’s outturn.

Never having previously connected with Edradour, Ramsay tackles their brand-new batch one release of their Cask Strength, with pleasant results.

Frustrated by all the talk of auction trials and tribulations, Ogilvie gives in to his FOMO with a dabble in North American auctions. Sticking rigidly to his guns, he snags a rare and peachy Ardmore.

Once more we visit the topic of nostalgia through our whisky-glass lens, specifically a bottle that was easily one of the most solid bang-for-buck malts for years. It seems that has changed, and Ogilvie can taste it.

Earie presents the case for sipping a summery modern classic that offers all the flexibility required of a liquid; regardless of the outside temperature

Through sheer ambivalence, it has been years since a Macallan has appeared in Wally’s stash. Now he considers how many more years before he buys another.

A thorough overview of Daftmill’s Winter Release 2010 including all the fervour and magic that surrounds it, captured in a style only Dougie can deliver

A letter of thanks to the whisky community. Earie reviews a gifted bottle and gives thanks for everything that whisky has given him, which is a lot more than just liquid.

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

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

An Orkney that needs a dose of water to put out the fire

A fruity, honeyed Highland treat

Port casks and celebrating those who get it right.

Everyone is going to need to get a whole lot more discerning.

Orchard fruits, promised and delivered

There’s gold hiding in these hills…

Five malts and a rum — for drinking

A springtime dram if ever there was one.