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.
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
When the sun comes out, most people put their whisky away. I do the opposite. These are the eight refreshing whisky cocktails I come back to every summer, each one chosen because it lets the whisky remain the star of the glass.
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From Johnnie Walker and The Macallan to Ardnamurchan and GlenAllachie, these ten bottles tell the story of Scotch whisky better than any ranking ever could. Celebrate National Scotch Day with a journey through the distilleries, people and whiskies that made Scotland the spiritual home of whisky.
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The DRAM1 Indie Award 2026 Results are in. After three blind tasting sets, 36 whiskies and hundreds of individual scores, the winners have been decided. Discover the full rankings, detailed bottler results, the story behind SMWS being named DRAM1 Indie Bottler of the Year 2026, and why Christmas Morning Fiësta claimed the title of DRAM1 Independent Whisky of the Year 2026. From established names to rising independent bottlers, these results reveal what happened when labels disappeared and only the whisky remained.
Some dads want smoky Islay monsters. Some want bourbon beside a barbecue. Others secretly think they’re James Bond. These are the 10 best Father’s Day whiskies for every type of dad in 2026.
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Fèis Ìle 2026 is almost here, and these are the seven Islay whiskies genuinely worth buying right now. From cult Ardbeg releases and Octomore peat monsters to unbeatable value from Laphroaig and Lagavulin, here are the bottles standing out ahead of Islay’s biggest whisky festival.
Some of the best Speyside whiskies right now aren’t the ones getting the most attention. With the Spirit of Speyside Festival approaching, these overlooked bottles are the ones worth picking up.
The DRAM1 Indie Award launches in 2026, celebrating the world of independent whisky bottlers. Join the tasting panel, taste 12 blind whisky samples from 12 indie bottlers, submit your scores, and help decide the very first DRAM1 Indie Award winner.
Starting whisky doesn’t have to be intimidating. This DRAM1 guide lists 10 beginner-friendly whiskies under €50, covering Scotland’s regions, Ireland, Japan, the U.S., Canada, and world whisky — chosen to help you discover your style, not impress a shelf.
