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.
A bold and smoky look at Living Souls’ 99 & 1 release, a hidden gem that drinks like 18-year-old Ledaig for a fraction of the price.
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 Thalassa Whisky Benrinnes 9 Year Old brings together the distillery’s iconic weighty spirit and the ocean-born influence of Dynamic Ageing. Matured in an ex-rum cask and bottled at 55.3%, it delivers deep, dessert-driven flavours and surprising complexity for its age. A powerful, indulgent Speyside adventure.
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.
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.
Godawan Single Malt 02 Fruit & Spice is a vibrant Indian whisky bursting with tropical fruit, warm spices, pandan sweetness, and citrus brightness. A complex yet approachable dram that shows why India is becoming a serious whisky powerhouse.
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.
