Smoky Scot PX
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Smoky Scot PX is a bold, peaty powerhouse that delivers a classic Islay experience with a sweet sherry backbone. According to the DRAM1 Tasting Panel this whisky is full of smoke, ash, and tar, and […]
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Glendronach Ode to the Dark
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Glendronach Ode to the Dark is a powerful, sherry-forward single malt that embraces rich Oloroso and PX influence according to the DRAM1 Award tasting panel. Its character is bold, complex, and layered, with a deep,
Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Ardnamurchan Madeira Cask is a bold, peated single malt that combines coastal smokiness with rich sherry and Madeira influence. Drawing from the DRAM1 Award panel tasting notes, this review synthesizes the dram’s nose, palate, finish,
Le Breuil Golden Promise
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Le Breuil Golden Promise is a young single malt that highlights fresh fruit, vanilla sweetness, and subtle spice. Based on 100+ tasting notes from the DRAM1 Awards Tasting Panel, this review captures the consensus on
Chivas Regal 18
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Chivas Regal 18 is a blended Scotch whisky designed to showcase a smooth, elegant style with subtle sherry influence and rich fruit notes. Based on 100+ tasting notes from the DRAM1 Awards Tasting Panel, this
Tamnavulin Port Cask
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Tamnavulin Port Cask is a delicate Speyside expression finished in port wine casks, designed to combine the distillery’s gentle malt character with fruity, wine-like sweetness. Based on 100+ tasting notes from the DRAM1 Awards Tasting
Cadenhead’s 7 Star
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition Cadenhead’s 7 Star Blend is a modern revival of an old-style house blend from Scotland’s oldest independent bottler. Built from a selection of sherry-forward casks, it aims to deliver a classic, fruit-laden, richly coloured everyday dram
Rock Island
Review Rock Island – Douglas Laing’s Regional Malts DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition Rock Island, part of Douglas Laing’s well-known Regional Malts range, is a blended malt crafted from Islay, Jura, Arran, and Orkney distilleries—designed to deliver a maritime, smoky style
Thy Caramel Malt
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Thy Caramel Malt is a full-bodied, sherry-forward malt that combines intense sweetness with earthy, spicy, and slightly medicinal notes. Based on over 100 tasting entries, this review consolidates its aroma, palate, finish, and overall impression. About Thy Thy Distillery is
Stauning Rye
DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Stauning Rye is a Nordic rye whisky showcasing a bold, spicy character, sweet undertones, and hints of earthiness. Compiling tasting notes from over 100 DRAM1 panel entries, this review explores the whisky’s aroma, palate, finish, and overall impression. Stats Tasting Notes