A beautifully balanced Japanese whisky with a story to match its flavour. Hibiki Japanese Harmony offers lychee, melon, honey, white chocolate and subtle Mizunara oak notes, all wrapped in a bottle designed around Japan’s 24 micro-seasons. A refined, elegant dram that justifies its reputation — and its price.
Kilkerran 12 Year Old is one of those whiskies I keep coming back to. Lightly peated, beautifully oily, and full of character, it captures everything that makes Campbeltown whisky so distinctive. In this review I explore the history behind Kilkerran, and why its flavour profile stands out. If you’re looking for an approachable yet flavoursome Campbeltown dram, this bottle is a must-try.
The Morris French Oak Single Barrel strips away fortified wine influence to showcase the raw single malt spirit of Morris Whisky. Aged in re-charred French oak with subtle wine traces, this release delivers creamy texture, oak-driven spice, and a rare look at the distillery’s spirit in its purest form.
Chivas Regal has taken a bold step with CrystalGold — a clear spirit created through charcoal filtration. In this blind comparison with Chivas 12, I explore whether clarity enhances smoothness or strips away the soul of Scotch.
French whisky isn’t something you stumble across every day, but Fin de Partie by Maison Benjamin Kuentz is one that demands attention. Distilled in Lorraine and aged in a mix of bourbon, Cognac, Oloroso, PX, and virgin oak casks, it’s a whisky that’s light in colour yet brimming with character. With an oily texture, savoury depth, and a distinct cheese-like funk, this dram challenges expectations of what whisky can be — and proves that France has its own unique story to tell in the world of single malts.
Released in 2020 to raise funds for Scottish mental health services, the Jura Distillery Cask 1708 is more than just a 19-year-old single malt — it’s a whisky with heart. Matured in a single sherry butt and bottled at 55% cask strength, it delivers rich toffee sweetness, oak spice and depth in every sip, reminding us that sometimes, a dram can do real good.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old and the Founder’s Reserve look almost identical on paper: same distillery, similar price, and nearly the same specs. But when tasted side by side, one clearly stood out. Discover which Glenlivet delivers more body, texture, and flavour in this head-to-head comparison.
The legendary Ardbeg 17 Year Old has returned after two decades. First launched in 1997 and discontinued in 2004, this lighter, more delicate expression was revived in 2024 thanks to the passion of the Ardbeg Committee. In this review, I explore its history, flavour profile, and why it remains an unmistakably Ardbeg dram.
Kujira Japanese rice whisky offers a taste of Okinawa unlike any other. In this review, I sit down with importer Nikki Knights to explore the 5, 10 and 15 year old expressions – whiskies that show how rice, oak and climate combine to create something uniquely Japanese.
Is “cheap peat” finally possible? In this review, I explore The Deacon Blended Scotch — a steampunk-styled, copper-bottled dram that delivers smooth, smoky flavour at an affordable price. Perfect for sipping neat or mixing into smoky cocktails.
