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.
At Dram1, we believe whisky should be more than tasted — it should be felt. It should reveal a landscape of aroma, texture, character and emotion that pulls you deeper into its story. Yet with hundreds of bottles competing for attention and tasting notes that often blur into poetic ambiguity, even seasoned enthusiasts can find it difficult to understand what a whisky truly offers before pouring the first dram.
Results are in! We’re excited to announce the official results of the DRAM1 Whisky Award 2025! After an incredible blind-tasting process involving more than 150 members of our passionate whisky panel, the final scores have been tallied and the winners
Your Top 10 Whisky Gifts guide to picking the perfect whisky gift this Christmas. If there’s one time of year when whisky truly shines, it’s the holiday season. The colder nights, glowing lights, and cosy firesides practically beg for a
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