Indri Trini vs Starward Left Field
Indri Trini vs Starward Left Field is a side-by-side look at two affordable New World whiskies shaped by climate, cask innovation, and bold flavour. A perfect starting point for modern whisky exploration.
Bowmore 12 Review
Bowmore 12 is a classic Islay single malt that balances gentle peat smoke with citrus, honey, and coastal character. This review explores why it remains one of the most approachable and rewarding introductions to peated whisky.
The Angel’s Share
The Angel’s Share is the whisky that never makes it to your glass. As spirit matures in oak, alcohol and water slowly evaporate, shaping flavour, strength, and age in ways that change dramatically from Scotland to Taiwan, India, Australia, and beyond. This Dram1 Academy deep dive explores the history, science, lore, and global realities of evaporation — and why losing whisky is the only way whisky becomes truly great.
Suntory Toki Review
Suntory Toki is one of the most approachable Japanese whiskies available today. Designed with balance and accessibility in mind, this light, versatile blend offers an ideal starting point for beginners exploring Japanese whisky for the first time — especially in a market where many bottles are increasingly hard to find or afford.
Midleton Distillery Spotlight
There are few places in the whiskey world that carry as much quiet authority as Midleton Distillery. Tucked away in County Cork, this vast, meticulously run distillery is the beating heart of modern Irish whiskey — a place where tradition isn’t just preserved, but continuously refined.
Auchentoshan 12 Review
Auchentoshan 12 is a soft, triple-distilled Lowland single malt designed with approachability in mind. This review explores its light, floral character, gentle sweetness, and whether it delivers enough depth for beginners discovering Scotch whisky for the first time.
GlenAllachie 12 Review
Rich, confident, and quietly assured, the GlenAllachie 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt built on balance rather than bravado. Bottled at 46% ABV with no chill-filtration and no added colour, it showcases thoughtful cask management and a distillery reborn with purpose. This GlenAllachie 12 Review explores the whisky’s story, flavour profile, and why it has become one of the most dependable sherried single malts in its class.
Sherry Casks and Whisky
Sherry casks are among the most influential — and most misunderstood — parts of Scotch whisky maturation. The idea of “old sherry wood” often conjures romantic images of ancient solera barrels and historic Spanish bodegas, but the modern reality is more complex. This Dram1 Whisky Academy cornerstone guide explains how sherry casks first became central to Scotch through transport casks, how the phylloxera plague and export rules changed everything, and why today’s sherry casks are typically seasoned specifically for whisky. You’ll learn the difference between seasoned and solera casks, how European and American oak behave, and how sherry styles such as Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez (PX), Amontillado, and Palo Cortado influence flavour. We also unpack a key modern truth: demand for sherry casks now often exceeds demand for drinking sherry, meaning much of the liquid used for seasoning is produced for the whisky industry and frequently diverted into vinegar or industrial use after it’s done its job.
Buffalo Trace Distillery Spotlight
An in-depth distillery spotlight on Buffalo Trace, covering its rich history, production philosophy, legendary bourbon portfolio, and enduring impact on American whiskey.
Crown Royal Review
Crown Royal is a smooth, elegant Canadian whisky created for a royal visit, offering soft citrus, gentle spice, and an easy-drinking profile built for balance.