Ardnamurchan Distillery Spotlight
Ardnamurchan Distillery has quickly become one of Scotland’s most respected modern whisky distilleries. From deep-dive production tours and sustainability efforts to…
Springbank 18 Review
Our Springbank 18 Review explores the 2026 release in depth, covering tasting notes, batch variation, pricing frustrations and why Springbank whisky…
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Aberargie Inaugural Release Review
In this Aberargie Inaugural Release Review, I finally sit down with the Morrison family’s first whisky—after previously covering the launch—and…
Wild Turkey 101 Review
This Wild Turkey 101 review explores why this 101 proof bourbon continues to earn its place on whisky shelves worldwide….
Sakurao Islay Cask Finish Review
A bold fusion of Japanese precision and Islay peat, this Sakurao Islay Cask Finish is the first single cask release…
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Fèis Ìle 2026
Fèis Ìle 2026 is almost here, and these are the seven Islay whiskies genuinely worth buying right now. From cult…
Spirit of Speyside 2026
Some of the best Speyside whiskies right now aren’t the ones getting the most attention. With the Spirit of Speyside…
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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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