What Is Single Malt Whisky?
What exactly is single malt whisky? The answer sounds simple until you cross a border. We explore what “single” and “malt”…
Dubhghlas Peatsie Tawny Port Review
Dubhghlas Week comes to an end with Peatsie Tawny Port, a three-year-old, 62.47% ABV peated Dutch single malt packed with old…
Tasting Notes
Tamnavulin Double Cask Review
Tamnavulin Double Cask may not be the most complex Speyside single malt on the market, but it delivers impressive quality…
GlenAllachie 16 Bottle Dreams Review
Bottle Dreams’ GlenAllachie 16 was one of the standout whiskies of the DRAM1 Indie Award 2026. Discover why this powerful…
Suntory Ao Review
Suntory Ao brings together whiskies from five different countries into one remarkably balanced world blend. But does this ambitious Japanese…
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I’m Martijn van Opstal, founder of Dram1 and creator of the DRAM1 Whisky Awards. This is my personal corner of the internet where whisky lovers — from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts — can explore honest reviews, in-depth whisky education, and thoughtful stories from across the global whisky landscape.
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