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 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.
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.
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.
Meet Uncharted Whisky Co., the independent bottler run by Jack Breslin and Dana de Vos where cracking Scotch whisky, unusual casks and a serious love of old-school rock ’n’ roll come together.
Weller 12 has become one of bourbon’s most hyped bottles, but is the whisky actually worth it? After finding mine for around €60 and leaving it unopened for years, it’s finally time to pull the cork (or unscrew the cap in this case).
Tasted completely blind by the DRAM1 Indie Award panel, this 12-year-old Linkwood from Cask Masters divided opinion with its bold Port influence, huge red-fruit character and spicy, drying finish, earning a score of 73.72/100.
The Treasure Ship has arrived. Chichibu Takarabune 10 Year Old concludes Salud Spirits’ remarkable 7EVEN Gods of Fortune series with just 144 bottles. But behind the rarity, artwork and collectability lies something far more important: truly exceptional whisky.
What exactly is single malt whisky? The answer sounds simple until you cross a border. We explore what “single” and “malt” really mean, why pot stills aren’t required everywhere, and how the rules differ between Scotland, Ireland, Europe and the United States.
Dubhghlas Week comes to an end with Peatsie Tawny Port, a three-year-old, 62.47% ABV peated Dutch single malt packed with old wood, tar, cherry syrup, dark chocolate and espresso. Can the final inaugural release save the best for last?
