Review: Dalmore Port Wood
Icons of WTF Utrecht – Deanston
Review: Oban Little Bay
W.D. O’Connell – Bill Phil
Cley – Oloroso Cask
FEW – Immortal Rye
Murray McDavid – Ardmore 11
Glaschu – Glengoyne 11
Hogshead – North British 32
Lighthouse Blended Scotch
Ardnamurchan AD/10.21:06
Review: Ardbeg BizarreBQ
Goalong – Small Batch 2023
Review: Glecadam 10
Review: Black Whiskey (Peru)
4th of July Showdown
The Midnight Silkie
Spheric Spirits – Springbank 1994
Review: George T. Stagg (BTAC 2018)
Millstone – 100 Rye
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.