Whisky Reviews  

Time for another dram! An honest review of a landmark London single malt: Bimber 10 Year Old, bottled at 57% ABV for Kirsch Import’s 50th anniversary. From perfumed vanilla and coffee on the nose to rich dark berries and sultanas on the palate.

A closer look at a rare Campbeltown dram: Springbank 10 Year Old Fino Cask Matured (55% ABV). From custard and cherry aromas to spiced cinnamon cake, cola bottles, and zesty lime, here is my honest review.

Time for another dram! Exploring Stauning Rye finished in first-fill Vermont maple syrup casks at 53.5% ABV. From breakfast-inspired maple sweetness and rye spice to rich vanilla, oak, and dark caramel, here is my honest tasting review of this limited Danish pour.

Time for another dram! Exploring Denmark's West Coast with Stauning Rye Cask Strength at a bold 60.3% ABV. From direct-fire copper stills and floor-malted grain to surprisingly soft heat and lingering oak, here is my honest tasting review of this Nordic powerhouse.

Time for another dram! Picked up from La Maison du Whisky at Whisky Live Paris, this is the second official release from Chichibu's direct-fire No. 2 site. From dark forest fruits and gentle caramel to a delicate whisper of smoke and sherry, here is my honest review.

Time for another dram! Exploring the rugged coast of Skye with Talisker Storm at 45.8% ABV. From maritime smoke and delicate citrus to an initial spicy kick and a salty, lingering finish, here is my honest tasting review of this accessible coastal single malt.

Time for another dram! Exploring Nordic grain with Kyrö Distillery Company's 100% Malt Rye Whisky at 47.2% ABV. From sweet malted rye and cracked black pepper to a drying, warming oak finish, here is my honest tasting review of this Finnish craft release.

Time for another dram! Exploring That Boutique-y Whisky Company's Speyside 12 Year Old single malt at 45.8% ABV. From rich dark prunes and blackberries on the nose to an unexpectedly light, floral palate and soft apricot finish, here is my honest review.

Time for another dram! Sampling Lochlea Our Barley single malt Scotch whisky at 46% ABV. From delicate cereal grains and soft vanilla to a nutty touch of almonds and gentle toasted oak on the finish, here is my honest tasting review of this Lowland farm pour.

Time for another dram! Sitting down with SPEY 12 Year Old Brume Dorée Edition 2 at a punchy 56.1% ABV. From rich forest berries and sultanas to what a few drops of water do to the heat, mouthfeel, and citrus peel, here is my honest tasting review and verdict.

Looking for an unpretentious dram by the sea? Tucked away in North Laine just downhill from Brighton Station, Cut Your Wolf Loose strips away whisky snobbery with neon wolf signs, graffiti-lined walls, and an extraordinary library of indie bottlings. Here is my review.

Time for a few drams! A quick look at two single-cask London single malts from Bimber’s Spirit of the Underground series: the vibrant, zesty Marsala-finished Wembley Park and the bold, tropical, virgin-oak-matured Leicester Square. Real tasting notes and cask specs.

An honest review of The Melody Whisky Bar in Hammersmith, one of my absolute favourite dram spots in London. Between their massive international bottle list, stellar tasting events and masterclasses, and deeply knowledgeable staff, here is why it never disappoints.

An honest review of La Maison du Whisky on Rue d'Anjou in Paris. From rare collector cabinets and stone-vaulted cellars to counter tastings and English-speaking staff, here is what to expect before heading to Whisky Live Paris.

An honest review of Whisky Situation on Stirling Street in Aberdeen. With over 600 open bottles, WSET-trained staff who know their stuff, and an outdoor terrace for cigar pairings, here is why this is a must-visit spot for any spirits lover exploring the Granite City.

Time for another dram! An honest review of Old Pulteney 15 Year Old, matured in ex-bourbon and Spanish oak sherry casks. From honeyed floral sweetness and coastal salinity to ripe stone fruit and dry almond pit, here is how this coastal Highland malt performs.

Not all whisky festivals are created equal. From the airy halls of Whisky Live Paris and the luxury pours of The Whisky Event London to cramped multi-room venues and rushed 3-hour sessions, here is my honest, first-hand guide to which festivals are genuinely worth your time and money.

Today we are heading to Eastern Europe for a pour of a fruity and lightly sweet Romanian single malt whisky: the Carpathian Single Malt Muscat de Rivesaltes Cask Finish.

Today we are heading to the tropical coast of Goa, India, for a pour of Paul John Bold—a fully peated Indian single malt that shows how well smoke and high-humidity maturation can work together.

First-hand distillery tours, sake museums, and brewery visits across Scotland, Wales, England, and Japan—from historic pot stills to craft warehouses.

This is my complete guide to Welsh whisky: the distilleries leading the charge, how unique distillation styles shape what is in your glass, and my honest tasting notes on what is actually worth your money

This guide breaks down what makes Bimber's traditional distilling methods so rare, what their spirit actually tastes like, and what to expect from their in-depth Whisky Connoisseur Experience in Acton.

This is my guide to Japanese whisky: the brands I've tried, my honest tasting notes, and what I think is actually worth your money. Below you'll find reviews, distillery visits, sake recommendations, and my Japan travel posts — everything in one place.

A Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged for 28 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels.

A triple-distilled Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged for 18 years in ex-bourbon casks.

A triple-distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon, Oloroso and PX casks.

A Lowland Single Malt Scotch whisky from Lindores Abbey Distillery, bottled by Whisky52

The New Forms release comprises three Single Malt, single-cask whiskies released at cask strength.

A Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American Oak and Sauvignon Blanc White Wine Casks.

A Single Malt London Whisky fully matured in a Re-Charred American Oak Cask.