Weller 12 has become one of bourbon’s most hyped bottles, but is the whisky actually worth it? After finding mine for around €60 and leaving it unopened for years, it’s finally time to pull the cork (or unscrew the cap in this case).
The second dram of Dubhghlas Week takes Peatsie into a first-fill Ruby Port quarter cask. Expect ripe fruit, old-school candy, herbs, savoury peat and a few unexpected turns at a powerful 62.58% ABV.
O.H. Ingram River Aged Rye matures aboard a floating barrelhouse on the Mississippi, bringing movement into the maturation equation. But is river ageing more than a great story? With dark chocolate, rye spice, blueberries, oolong tea and even speculaas in my glass, this American rye certainly gave me plenty to think about.
A Father’s Day gift from my 16-month-old son (with a little help from mum) made Daddy Rack Tennessee Straight Whiskey a bottle I’ll always remember. Opened during a nostalgic weekend in Belgium spent revisiting childhood memories of my late father, this Tennessee whiskey had a lot to live up to. Thankfully, its sweet maple, brown sugar, and vanilla-forward profile makes it a pleasant and approachable sipper, even if it falls short of true enthusiast territory.
This Macallan 12 review compares the Double Cask and Sherry Oak side by side, exploring why modern Macallan divides whisky enthusiasts while continuing to dominate the luxury whisky world. From flavour and texture to pricing, prestige, and the distillery’s evolving identity, this is a deeper look at two of Speyside’s most talked-about single malts.
Glendronach Ode to the Valley brings Ruby Port cask influence to the distillery’s famously rich Highland style. Expect layers of red berries, chocolate and warming spice, with a profile that may remind some drinkers of the earlier Glendronach Port Wood release. This review was requested by Dram1 reader Norm — and it’s a great example of why whisky suggestions from the community are always welcome.
This Nikka Coffey Grain review explores one of Japan’s most comforting and characterful whiskies. Distilled using historic Coffey stills and guided by Masataka Taketsuru’s philosophy of tradition over efficiency, Nikka Coffey Grain delivers a rich, creamy texture packed with vanilla, caramel, sweet corn, and gentle spice. It’s a whisky that challenges expectations of grain spirit and proves just how expressive it can be when done properly.
Compass Box Brûlée Royale is a dessert-inspired blended malt built on transparency rather than gimmicks. This review explores its full recipe, flavour profile, and why sweetness, spice, and structure are so well balanced.
This Bulleit Bourbon review explores one of the most widely available beginner bourbons in the world. With its high-rye mashbill, balanced spice, and approachable character, Bulleit offers a clear step up from entry-level bottles like Jack Daniel’s or Jim Beam — without demanding experience or commitment.
Buffalo Trace Distillery built its reputation on legendary names long before releasing a bourbon under its own label. When it finally did, the result was a balanced, easy-sipping Kentucky straight bourbon that quickly became a modern classic. This Buffalo Trace bourbon review explores the story, flavour, and quiet confidence behind one of America’s most dependable pours.
