Indian Whisky Explored
Indian Whisky has long been the world’s biggest whisky category by volume — but today it is also one of its…
Blair Athol 20 (2025) Review
This Blair Athol 20 Year Old review explores a 2025 limited release Highland whisky defined by rich sherry influence, dark fruit,…
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Fèis Ìle 2025 Caol Ila 8 vs Lagavulin 15
Ahead of my trip to Fèis Ìle 2026, I opened two standout festival releases to get a taste of what…
Monkey Shoulder Review
This Monkey Shoulder review looks at why this blended malt has become one of the most recognisable modern Scotch whiskies….
Springbank 100 Proof Review
Springbank 100 Proof is a bold, comfort-driven Campbeltown single malt bottled at traditional British proof. Thick with caramel, malted barley,…
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Introducing Dram1’s New Whisky Flavour Profiles
At Dram1, we believe whisky should be more than tasted — it should be felt. It should reveal a landscape…
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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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