Cley Canasta is a bold, dessert-driven Dutch single malt from Cley Distillery, finished in Canasta casks for a burst of cherry syrup, strawberry compote, espresso and cacao. With Cley’s new distillery location set to open soon, this dram feels like a delicious preview of one of the most promising whisky producers in the Netherlands.
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.
Glen Scotia’s latest Icons of Campbeltown release, “The Wulver”, brings big sweetness, bold tannins and layers of dried fruit in a muscular yet approachable 12-year-old single malt. Packed with flavour and Campbeltown character, though not quite as balanced as the previous two Icons, it remains a richly enjoyable dram with plenty of charm.
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A bold, high-proof Tennessee bourbon bursting with maple sweetness, warm spice, and a long, chocolate-oak finish — a single barrel that makes its presence known from the first sip.
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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
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
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.
