A personal and in-depth comparison of Titanic Whiskey, exploring the differences between Titanic Irish Whiskey and the 5 Year Pot Still. From citrus-led simplicity to rich, malt-driven complexity, this head-to-head breaks down which expression truly delivers in the glass.
Ahead of my trip to Fèis Ìle 2026, I opened two standout festival releases to get a taste of what Islay does best. This Caol Ila 8 Fèis Ìle 2025 review vs Lagavulin 15 Fèis Ìle 2025 review explores two very different interpretations of coastal peat, smoke, sweetness, and oak — offering a sneak preview of festival whisky at its most expressive.
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.
One bottler. Two extremes.
Little Brown Dog Clynelish 14 delivers classic waxy Highland comfort, while the High Rye Scottish Spirit explodes with bakery spices and rye heat. Tradition meets rebellion in this bold whisky comparison.
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Redbreast’s Single Pot Still mastery shines as we compare the lively, spice-driven Redbreast 15 with the silky, dessert-forward elegance of Redbreast 18. Both distilled at Midleton and bearing the iconic robin in flight, these expressions reveal how three extra years of maturation can subtly—but meaningfully—shift flavour, texture, and character. Which one truly takes wing? Our full comparison breaks it down.
Blanton’s Original and Blanton’s Gold face off in a full single-barrel bourbon showdown. We explore their tasting notes, strengths, weaknesses, and what makes each expression unique—plus why every barrel tastes a little different. Whether you’re chasing power, complexity, or classic Buffalo Trace character, this versus review shows exactly how these two iconic bourbons compare.
Ironroot Republic has become one of the most exciting names in American whiskey, and few bottles show their range better than Harbinger and the European-exclusive Assemblage Rye. In this versus review, I break down both whiskies with full tasting notes, food pairings, and the story behind the legendary “iron roots” that saved Europe’s vineyards. Two bottles, one distillery, and a whole lot of Texas character.
Sleight of Hand and Promethean face off in a Texas-born bourbon showdown. Fudge meets fire, nuance meets intensity—find out which Ironroot bottle wins.
The new Octomore’s are out and I was lucky enough to give them all a try! The number of Octomore’s per release have fluctuated a bit over the years, with an occassional .4 popping up, but this year we’re back
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and for many a whisky lover the Holiday season is kicked of with the Diageo Special Releases. Or at least that’s how it used to be… nowadays the releases get
