Kilkerran 16 Review 2026
Can an entirely sherry-matured Kilkerran change the mind of a bourbon-cask enthusiast? In this Kilkerran 16 Review 2026, I explore tobacco, Amarena cherries, rich cacao and an unexpected touch of Campbeltown sea spray.
The 10 Best Peated Islay Whiskies
What are the best peated Islay whiskies under €100? As autumn arrives and the temperatures drop, I’m reaching for the smoky side of my whisky collection. Discover my personal top 10, featuring Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin and more.
Cardhu Gold Reserve Review
Not every whisky needs to be extraordinary. In this Cardhu Gold Reserve Review, I explore an affordable €30 Speyside single malt that’s pleasant, uncomplicated and rather forgettable. With gentle notes of apples, honey and caramel, it won’t impress seasoned enthusiasts, but it might just be the perfect introduction to single malt whisky. Sometimes average is good enough.
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Review
From Werther’s Originals on the nose to memories of my mother’s blackberry marmalade and my grandfather’s liquorice root tea, this Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique turned out to be a surprisingly personal dram.
Ardnamurchan Tokaji Review
The Ardnamurchan Tokaji Cask Release turns the sweetness dial rather enthusiastically towards eleven. Candied orange, honey and cherries meet pepper, herbs and liquorice, but does the Tokaji leave enough room for Ardnamurchan’s spirit to shine?
Ardbeg Trudernish Review
Ardbeg Trudernish brings a 15-year age statement to the permanent core range at a surprisingly reasonable price. But does the extra age improve Ardbeg, or tame too much of its trademark Islay character?
Join the DRAM1 Whisky Award 2026 Tasting Panel!
I’ve been waiting a while to say this: the DRAM1 Whisky Award is back for 2026! And if you’ve taken part in one of our panels before, I really hope you’ll join us again. Last year I watched tasting sets
Tenjaku Review: Blended vs Pure Malt
Tenjaku Blended and Pure Malt look like an obvious step-up comparison, but things get much more interesting once you dig into the whisky, the producer in Yamanashi and Tenjaku’s surprisingly murky reputation. After tasting them side by side, the cheaper bottle may actually have the upper hand.
Whisky Dudes Caol Ila 2015 Review
More than 160 tasters went blind into this Whisky Dudes Caol Ila 10. The peat was obvious, the distillery far less so. With smoke, honey, citrus and plenty of divided opinions, it scored 74.15/100.
Living Souls Carsebridge 48 vs 50 Review
Two exceptionally old Carsebridge grain whiskies, just two years apart, but surprisingly different in the glass. I put the Living Souls 48 and new 50 Year Old head-to-head, with wild peaches battling dark chocolate, espresso and half a century of oak.