The Macallan – Guardian Oak
The Macallan Guardian Oak, the fourth entry in the Harmony Collection, features first-fill and refill…
Review: Wolfburn 12
This is not the first time that I’ve reviewed a Wolfburn on my blog, but…
Ardnamurchan The Midgie
For today’s review we’ll be having a look at the latest Ardnamurchan The Midgie release….
Review Fettercairn 16
As the sunbeams rain down on me and the temperatures seem to be rising once…
Glenfarclas 1997 – summer 2024
Sometimes you open a bottle, and the aroma’s drifting from the bottle instantly beckon you…
Review: Parkmore Barolo
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Bottle Dreams Arran 1997
Sometimes you open a bottle, and as soon as the aroma’s hit your nose… you…
Review: Highland Park 10
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Laphroaig 30
Many of you may already know that I have a special bond with Laphroaig. When…
Speymalt 2000 2021
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The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark
The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark has been out in the wild since December 2025,…
Fragrant Drops Blair Athol 2009
Today I will be reviewing the Fragrant Drops Blair Athol 2009, bottled for Whisky in…
Ardbeg Eureka
Eureka! I think that’s what many an Ardbeg fan must have exclaimed when this bottle…
Akkeshi Claude x Salud
When you know that it was Keiichi Toita’s dream to create an Islay style whisky,…
Paloma Caol Ila 12
Today I’ll be reviewing the Paloma Caol Ila 12. A bottling by Goldfinch Whisky Merchants,…
Thalassa Ardbeg PX
Since I started my whisky journey I’ve been lucky enough to have some amazing experiences….
Menage a Mesquite
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Fontagard Single Malt
Over the last couple of years of whisky hype we’ve not only seen many more…
Compass Box Crimson Casks
Glenmorangie Signet
About the DRAM1 Whisky Reviews
Whisky reviews weren’t always the plan. They started, like most good things do, with curiosity — a glass poured a little too generously, a label I’d never tried before, and that familiar moment where aroma, memory, and anticipation collide. Dram1.com was born from that exact feeling: the quiet pause before the first sip, when you know you’re about to learn something new.
On this page, whisky reviews are more than tasting notes. They’re snapshots of moments. Late evenings with a notebook on the table, early mornings revisiting a dram to see how it opens up with fresh senses, and countless conversations with fellow whisky lovers who remind me why this hobby never gets old. Every review here is written by someone who genuinely loves whisky — not just the prestige bottles, but the unexpected gems, the experiments, the whiskies that try something different and occasionally fail spectacularly. Because that’s part of the fun too.
Dram1.com exists because whisky deserves honesty. Not marketing copy. Not score-chasing. Just clear, passionate whisky reviews that help you decide what’s worth your time, your money, and your shelf space. I believe a great review should tell you how a whisky feels, not just how it tastes. Is it comforting? Challenging? Playful? Demanding your full attention or perfect for easy conversation? Those questions matter just as much as ABV or cask type.
Over time, these whisky reviews have become a personal archive of flavour memories. From classic Scotch regions to rising whisky countries making serious waves, every bottle reviewed here has been spent time with. Proper time. Noses revisited, palates questioned, finishes debated. If a whisky evolves over the course of an evening, that evolution belongs in the review. Whisky is alive like that — and good whisky reviews should reflect it.
There’s also a strong educational heartbeat running through Dram1.com. Whisky can feel intimidating, especially when jargon takes over. My goal has always been to make whisky reviews approachable without dumbing them down. If you’re new to whisky, I want these reviews to guide you. If you’ve been collecting for years, I want them to challenge you or spark a new perspective. Whisky should invite people in, not keep them at arm’s length.
Food pairings, mood suggestions, seasonal drinking — these are all part of how I experience whisky, so they naturally find their way into my reviews. A dram doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s poured during celebrations, quiet nights, shared meals, and reflective moments. Capturing that context is what turns a whisky review from a checklist into a story.
Dram1.com is also a place of excitement. Whisky is evolving faster than ever, and I love shining a light on distilleries and bottlings that feel genuinely special. Some reviews mark first encounters, others celebrate familiar favourites revisited years later. And occasionally, a review feels like a glimpse into the future — a distillery or style that makes you stop and think, something big is happening here.
At its core, this whisky reviews page is an open invitation. To explore. To disagree. To discover something new. I don’t believe there’s a “correct” palate — only honest experiences. If a whisky excites me, you’ll feel it in the words. If it disappoints, I’ll tell you why. Because trust matters, and whisky reviews should earn it sip by sip.
So whether you’re here searching for your next bottle, learning your way around whisky, or simply enjoying someone else’s journey through flavour, welcome. Pour yourself a dram, take your time, and dive in. These whisky reviews are written with passion, curiosity, and a deep love for the spirit — and I’m glad you’re here to share it.