DRAM1 Awards Panel Edition The Glengoyne 12 is known as a gentle, unpeated Highland malt matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. Based on 100+ tasting notes from the DRAM1 Awards Panel, this review captures a broad consensus […]
The Bruichladdich 16 Year Old Organic Barley is a rich, dessert-forward dram that highlights the distillery’s commitment to organic farming and terroir. A beautifully balanced whisky full of jammy, chocolatey notes and a long, indulgent finish.
The Edradour 10 PX Small Batch is a dense, decadent sherry bomb overflowing with dark chocolate, dried fruits and warming holiday spice. Matured in Pedro Ximénez casks, this rich 10-year-old dram is tailor-made for winter nights, offering a velvety palate, long finish and indulgent dessert-like depth. A must-try for fans of bold, sherry-driven whisky.
Looking for an in-depth Arran Amarone Cask Review? This richly detailed guide explores how Arran’s vibrant island spirit meets the lush, fruit-driven influence of Amarone wine casks. With tasting notes full of figs, honey, chocolate, and spice, this whisky offers a bold and indulgent experience for fans of wine-finished malts. Perfect for anyone searching for Arran Amarone tasting notes or deciding whether this dram is worth the hype.
The Macallan Night on Earth First Light continues the distillery’s tradition of beautifully packaged seasonal releases—but while the presentation is striking, the real story lies in the liquid inside. This edition delivers an exceptional nose filled with gingerbread cookies, amarena cherries, and warm vanilla custard, though the palate and finish don’t fully match the same level of complexity. In this dram1.com review, we break down the full tasting experience, food pairings, and whether this festive release is worth adding to your collection.
The Clynelish 18 from Diageo’s 2025 Special Releases is a vibrant, tropical, and wonderfully waxy Highland dram that showcases everything fans love about this distillery. Bursting with pineapple, honeycomb, mango, and subtle spice, it delivers complexity without losing its trademark elegance. Fairly priced within the lineup, this release stands out as one of the year’s most compelling bottles.
Ardnamurchan’s Heritage Barley release dives deep into the flavour of old-world grains, delivering a rich, fruit-forward dram packed with character. At 59.2% ABV and full of syrupy sweetness, spice and coastal charm, this whisky shows exactly why Ardnamurchan is one of Scotland’s most exciting modern distilleries.
A surprisingly gentle take on Islay smoke, the Finlaggan Old Reserve delivers sea spray, citrus, and subtle peat for under €25. A hidden gem for newcomers and a handy daily dram for the peat-curious.
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
