Martijn van Opstal - Dram1 – Independent Whisky Reviews & Blog

Blind Tasting Competition

For 12 days I’ve been putting my nose and palate to the test, by joining the Blind Tasting Competition from Best of Whiskies.

The Wild North is a Canadian Rye Whisky which has recently become available on the Dutch market, thanks to Maple and More.

Life is a journey and whisky can sometimes take you on a wonderful trip. Let’s see how this Jura Journey fares!

The Singleton 18 is a dear friend of mine’s attempt to sell me on the distillery. Let’s find out if it did!

This Gouden Carolus Single Malt is a special dram for me, as it was made at a little distillery in the hometown of my family!

This Balcones Brimstone seemed a fitting dram for All Hallows’ Eve. Let’s find out how the mighty beast can roar!

Eagle Rare is a defining Bourbon for the category. It offers excellent value as well, if you can get it for the right price.

The master distillers of Laphroaig take you on a journey with the Lore, to find out what their whisky is all about.

This SMWS bottling is aptly named Bee-All and End-All, as the honey notes come thick and heavy from the glass.

The search for excellent value among Islay Single Malts goes on. Will this Kilchoman Machir Bay be the one?