Two Speyburn 15-year-old (Official vs SMWS)
We take a close look at two Speyburn 15-years-old, with one official and one indy bottling (88.31) from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Ardbeg Ardbog / Auriverdes / Perpetuum
We start a series of reviews of Ardbeg bottlings for Fèis Ìle, with the Ardbeg Ardbog, Auriverdes and Perpetuum. Other and latter releases will appear in upcoming reviews, in the coming weeks. Fèis Ìle is Islay’s annual festival of whisky, music, and Gaelic culture, held over about 9–10 days at the end of May. It has grown into one of the world’s most influential whisky events, drawing thousands of visitors and turning the island’s distilleries into a global stage each spring.
Two 20-Something Tormore Boutique-y / Elixir
Tormore rarely steals the spotlight, yet these two 20-something Tormore from That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Elixir Distillers make a strong case for paying much closer attention. Together, they sketch a compelling portrait of modern indie Tormore: bright, characterful Speyside spirit, handled with a light enough touch to let the orchard and exotic fruits do the talking. So without further ado, let’s get to our tasting glasses.
Glen Moray Tequila / Berry Bros & Rudd
We explore three Glen Moray: two official bottlings and an independent one: the Glen Moray Warehouse 1 Tequila Cask Finish (peated and unpeated), and a 2007 bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. Glen Moray Warehouse 1 series replaces the previous Cask Curiosity range. On the indy side, Berry Bros & Rudd, founded in 1698, stands as Britain’s oldest family-owned wine and spirits merchant. They operate from their iconic St James’s Street shop in London. The company holds a Royal Warrant and has supplied the British monarchy for centuries, evolving from grocery origins to a focus on fine wines and spirits.
Two 30-Year-Old Bowmore
We start the year with special drams that waited for too long for the right opportunity: two 30-Year-Old Bowmore from Silver Seal and Wemyss.
My Recap Of 2025
It’s time for the recap of my 2025 whisky and malternative year: the shows, the blog, the tops and flops and the trip to Cognac.
Jura / Glentauchers / Ben Nevis Macbeth Elixir Distillers
We explore three bottling from the Act Two of Elixir Distiller’s Macbeth series: the Jura 17-, Glentauchers 27 and Ben Nevis 28-year-old.
Two Coleburn Signatory Vintage for Christmas
We celebrate the festive season with something special as we’re tasting two Coleburn Signatory Vintage for Christmas.
ABK6 Extra Cognac
The penultimate dram of our 2025 Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar is a 50-year-old single estate blend: an ABK6 Extra Cognac.
Les Grandes Jouberteries Lot 65 Authentic Spirits
We have an indy bottling for the day 22 of our Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar, with a Les Grandes Jouberteries Lot 65 Authentic Spirits.
Grosperrin Très Vieille Héritage
As we end the third week of our Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar, we uncovered a Grosperrin Très Vieille Héritage cognac in the 21st pouch.
Jean Fillioux Lot 80/85 Cognac
Day 19 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar revealed a yet to be released Jean Fillioux Lot 80/85 Grande Champagne cognac.