Ardbeg Dolce Review
Ardbeg Dolce Review: A Different Side of Ardbeg By the time I sat down with a glass of Ardbeg Dolce with Roman from The Malt Club at Behrens Hotel, it was still early morning and not my palate was not
Smoke & Storm
Port Charlotte PC5 Redux Review
Port Charlotte PC5 Redux is more than a celebration of Bruichladdich’s 25th anniversary. After bringing this bottle home from Fèis Ìle 2026, following a memorable walk through Port Charlotte along the Loch Indaal Way, I discovered a whisky that captures not only the spirit of Islay but the memories that make the island so special.
Springbank 18 Review
Our Springbank 18 Review explores the 2026 release in depth, covering tasting notes, batch variation, pricing frustrations and why Springbank whisky continues to command enormous hype despite this batch feeling slightly more restrained than the very best older releases.
Longrow 100 Proof Review
This Longrow 100 Proof Review explores one of the most talked-about peated Campbeltown whiskies from Springbank Distillery. Discover tasting notes, smoky coastal flavours, Pinot Noir cask influence and why this 57.1% Longrow release offers outstanding value despite falling short of the distillery’s very best bottlings.
Wheelhouse Prophecy Review
Wheelhouse Whisky Cask No.4 Prophecy offers a rare glimpse into the future of Benbecula Distillery. This coastal, sherry and bourbon cask matured single malt delivers layers of smoke, sweetness, and maritime character—bringing a bold and thoughtful vision to life in the glass.
Ardbeg Uigeadail Review
Ardbeg Uigeadail is a benchmark Islay whisky, delivering a rich balance of peat smoke and sherried sweetness. High strength, full flavour, and consistently exceptional — this is a dram that quietly outperforms many of Ardbeg’s limited releases.
Sakurao Islay Cask Finish Review
A bold fusion of Japanese precision and Islay peat, this Sakurao Islay Cask Finish is the first single cask release for the Benelux, selected by Craft Spirits. At just four years old, it delivers remarkable depth, combining citrus brightness, heavy smoke, and a striking liquorice character.
Johnnie Walker Black Label Review
This Johnnie Walker Black Label review takes a closer look at one of the most recognisable whiskies in the world, exploring its balance of smoke, sweetness, and spice, while reflecting on why it remains such an important part of so many whisky journeys.
Signatory Unnamed Islay 1990 Review
A 31-year-old Islay that refuses to settle into old age quietly. This single cask from Signatory delivers a restless mix of smoke, savoury depth, and unexpected twists—made even more memorable by the moment it quite literally slipped through my hands.
Meikle Tòir Chinquapin Review
This Meikle Toir Chinquapin review explores GlenAllachie’s peated Speyside whisky matured in rare Chinquapin oak. Expect rich notes of treacle, caramel, liquorice, and smouldering campfire smoke in a dram that balances sweetness and peat surprisingly well. If you’re curious about GlenAllachie’s smoky side, this affordable Meikle Toir release might be one of the most interesting bottles in the range.