Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # More Drams, Less Drama ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://moredramslessdrama.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Five Glen Moray To Reach My 100th](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/15/five-glen-moray-to-reach-my-100th/): We review 5 indy Glen Moray from The Whisky Cask, High Spirits, Archives, Asta Morris and Celtic Whisky Distillerie, reaching our 100th ever Glen Moray tasted. - [5 Loch Lomond: Glenshiel / Inchmurrin / Decadent Drinks](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/13/5-loch-lomond-glenshiel-inchmurrin-decadent-drinks/): Loch Lomond is a wonderful and odd distillery whose output resists tidy categories. We try 5 of them: a Glenshiel, and 4 Inchmurrin, official and Decadent Drinks. - [Three BenRiach: 1996 Single Cask / Whiskyland / Authenticus](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/10/three-benriach-1996-single-cask-whiskyland-authenticus/): We take a look at BenRiach with two official bottlings from the 2010s, with a 1996 single cask and the 25yo Authenticus, and a 33-year-old from Whiskyland. - [4 Rums: Breizh’Cool / Hampden / Caroni](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/08/4-rums-breizhcool-hampden-caroni/): We've reviewed rums only twice. I have a few samples accumulating, so let's have four today, from Breizh'Cool, Hampden and Caroni. - [Yoichi Single Malt / Grande / 12yo Sherry & Sweet / 20yo](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/06/yoichi-single-malt-grande-12yo-sherry-sweet-20yo/): Yoichi is one of those distilleries we keep coming back to, out of sheer affection. We review the Yoichi Grande, 12yo Sherry & Sweet and 20-year-old - [Five Glenrothes (Official / Boutique-y / Cadenhead / Signatory)](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/03/five-glenrothes-official-boutique-y-cadenhead-signatory/): We take a look at five Glenrothes today: two official bottlings and three independent, from That Boutique-y Whisky, Cadenhead and Signatory. - [Michel Couvreur Overaged & Blossoming Auld Sherried](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/07/01/michel-couvreur-overaged-blossoming-auld-sherried/): Michel Couvreur is an unusual house, maturing Scottish whisky in France, and we review their Blossoming Auld Sherried and Overaged. - [Glenburgie 8yo Gordon & Macphail/30yo Signatory](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/29/glenburgie-8yo-gordon-macphail-30yo-signatory/): Glenburgie is a distillery you mostly have to rely on indy bottlers to see what it can do, so we review an 8yo Gordon & Macphail and two 30yo Signatory Vintage. - [7 Talisker, With A 1954 As Our 1000th Review!](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/26/7-talisker-with-a-1954-as-our-1000th-review/): We review a 20- and five 25-year-old Talisker as well as a 1954 Talisker, reaching a special milestone, as we've reviewed 1000 spirits since 2019! - [Rozelieures Rouge Côte / Marsala / Coloma](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/24/rozelieures-rouge-cote-marsala-coloma/): We take a look at the Grallet Dupic distillery with three whiskies, the Rozelieures Parcellaire Rouge Côte, and the single casks ex-Marsala and ex-Coloma rum. - [Cardhu 12-Year-Old 1970s vs 2020s](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/22/cardhu-12-year-old-1970s-vs-2020s/): Cardhu is a popular Highland distillery, best known for its 12-year-old. We compare a Cardhu 12-year-old bottlings from the 1970s and 2020s. - [Glen Elgin 12yo And Three Indy](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/19/glen-elgin-12yo-and-three-indy/): Glen Elgin is another Diageo underrated distillery. We review their official 12-year-old and indy bottlings from Chorlton, Lady of the Glen and That Boutique-y. - [Go (Five) Hibiki](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/17/go-five-hibiki/): We review five Suntory Hibiki, the famous Japanese blend, with one from the 1990s, the 17yo, Blender’s Choice, Japanese Harmony and Master’s Select. - [Six Glasgow 1770 Whiskies](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/15/six-glasgow-1770-whiskies/): We review six core range & small batch Glasgow single malt whiskies, peated and unpeated, to get a good view of what Glasgow Distillery can do. - [Lagavulin 11 yo Nick Offerman & 12 yo SR2021](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/12/lagavulin-11yo-nick-offerman-12yo-sr2021/): We conclude our celebrity and whisky week with a Lagavulin 11-year-old Nick Offerman 3rd edition and a 12-year-old Special Release 2021. - [Glenmorangie Harrison Ford](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/10/glenmorangie-harrison-ford/): We review the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford, the result of the association of the famous American actor with the Highland distillery. - [Laphroaig 12yo and 14yo Willem Dafoe](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/08/laphroaig-12yo-and-14yo-willem-dafoe/): Celebrities and whisky can be a hasardous association, so we check if that's the case with the Laphroaig 14-year-old Willem Dafoe, and the new 12-year-old 'Exclusive to travellers'. - [Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare, King George V & John Walker](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/05/johnnie-walker-ghost-rare-king-george-v-john-walker/): We review more of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label range with the Ghost & Rare Port Ellen and Glenury Royal, the King George V and the expensive The John Walker. - [Torabhaig Taigh House Style](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/06/03/torabhaig-taigh-house-style/): We review the Torabhaig Taigh, the first core range expression of the Isle of Skye's second distillery. - [7 + 1 Springbank Local Barley](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/29/71-springbank-local-barley/): We’re talking about the famous Springbank Local Barley series and reviewing 7 out of the last 8 releases, plus a vatting sample of one of them. - [Hagmeyer Wah! Classique & Single Cask](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/27/hagmeyer-wah-classique-single-cask/): Today, we're taking a look at Hagmeyer, an Alsatian distillery long known for fruit distillation, but which also makes whisky since 2016. We review two of their whiskies, with the Hagmeyer Wah! Classic and Single Cask. - [Two Exceptional 1970s Speyside ALOS](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/25/two-exceptional-1970s-speyside-alos/): We explore the problem of having rare samples then review two Speyside whiskies from 1973 and 1975 bottled by Antique Lions of Spirits in 2017. - [Three Teaninich](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/22/three-teaninich/): We review three Teaninich, with the 10-year-old Flora & Fauna, a 11-year-old bottled by Chorlton, and an old 1983 from Signatory Vintage bottled in 2011. - [Clos de la Groie Vieille Réserve Lot 47 Cognac](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/20/clos-de-la-groie-vieille-reserve-lot-47-cognac/): We review a Clos de la Groie Vieille Réserve Sélection du Papy Franck, a lot 47 Fins Bois cognac that spent more than 70 years in a barrel... - [Rare Indy Chain Pier & Bonnington](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/18/rare-indy-chain-pier-bonnington/): We review a rare Chain Pier whisky bottled by Hogshead import, one of the 39 casks ever made, then a Bonnington bottled by The Caskhound. - [Compass Box No Name 1/2/3 / Menagerie / 3yo Deluxe](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/15/five-old-blends-from-compass-box/): We explore the art of Blended Malts with five expressions from Compass Box: the No Name 1, 2 and 3, Menagerie and Three-Year-Old Deluxe. - [Two Tobermory & An Unpeated Ledaig](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/13/two-tobermory-an-unpeated-ledaig/): Tobermory is a distillery that rewards closer looks, and that's what we get from reviewing the core 12-year-old, an indy 24yo and an unpeated Ledaig. - [A Brilliant Daftmill Tasting](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/11/a-daftmill-tasting/): I attended last week an online Daftmill tasting, and these tastings always have a very particular kind of charm: the drams always say a lot about the distillery, the farm, and the careful seasonal rhythm behind the spirit. This tasting was no exception, moving from the clean, bright side of Daftmill’s summer distillates to the richer, more textured winter expressions, with a few cask twists along the way that showed just how much character Francis Cuthbert can coax out of such a restrained setup. - [Deanston 15 yo Sauternes Finish & Chronicles #3](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/08/deanston-15-yo-sauternes-finish-chronicles-3/): We review a pair of Deanston distillery exclusives, with a 15-year-old Sauternes Finish and the Chronicles Edition 3. - [Ardbeg Ardcore, Heavy Vapours and Spectacular](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/06/ardbeg-ardcore-heavy-vapours-and-spectacular/): We continue our series of Ardbeg Fèis Ìle reviews with the Ardbeg Ardcore, Heavy Vapours and Spectacular, released for Fèis Ìle 2022 to 2024. - [Seven Signatory Vintage 100 Proof #70-73 & #75-77](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/04/seven-signatory-vintage-100-proof-70-73-75-77/): We review seven new Signatory Vintage expressions from their 100 Proof series, with editions #70 to #73 and #75 to #77. - [Pasquet Le Cognac de Joël & Le Cognac d’André](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/05/01/pasquet-le-cognac-de-joel-le-cognac-dandre/): As Cognac faces a crisis because of lower exports and tariffs, we review two Trésors de Famille from Jean-Luc Pasquet with Le Cognac d'André Fins Bois L.68/72 & Le Cognac de Joël Grande Champagne L.88/82 - [Caledonian From 29 – To 48-Year-Old](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/04/29/caledonian-from-29-to-48-year-old/): We review three old single grains today, with three Caledonian from 29- to 48-year-old, from That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Scott's Selection. - [Five Independent Clynelish](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/04/27/five-independent-clynelish/): We review five more Independent Clynelish, coming from Cadenhead, Signatory Vintage, Hidden Spirits, Whisky Sponge and Masam (Samaroli). - [Four Diageo ‘The Managers’ Choice’ From The Past](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/04/24/four-diageo-the-managers-choice-from-the-past/): We review four out of the 27 releases from Diageo's The Managers' Choice series released in 2009-2010, showcasing their 27 malt distilleries. - [Balblair 12-, 15- and 18-year-old](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/04/22/balblair-12-15-and-18-year-old/): We're back with the review of the official Balblair 12-, 15- and 18-year-old, the first three expressions of Balblair's age stated core range. - [Kornog Sauternes & Wu Dram Clan](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/27/kornog-sauternes-wu-dram-clan/): We try a pair of Kornog single malt French peated whiskies, with a Sauternes Cask Finish and the 2018 bottled for Wu Dram Clan. - [Four Bowmore Down To 1969](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/23/four-bowmore-down-to-1969/): We celebrate some personal good news with four excellent Bowmore, down to a mind-boggling 1969 from the famed decade. - [The Chuan & Goalong Chinese Whiskies](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/16/the-chuan-goalong-chinese-whiskies/): We celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the Fire Horse, with three The Chuan and Goalong Chinese Whiskies. - [Kyrö Core Range & Sauna Stories N°2](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/13/kyro-core-range-sauna-stories-n2/): We delve into Kyrö Distillery history, then we explore Kyrö’s core range alongside their Sauna Stories No. 2. - [Grosperrin / Marie Foucher Malternative Belgium](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/11/grosperrin-marie-foucher-malternative-belgium/): We’re back to Cognac with a Grosperrin Lot 71 and a Marie Foucher Lot 75 from the independent bottler Malternative Belgium. - [Ardbeg Drum, Blaaack and Scorch](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/09/ardbeg-drum-blaaack-and-scorch/): We continue our Ardbeg Fèis Ìle exploration with the releases from 2019 to 2021: the Ardbeg Drum, Blaaack and Scorch. - [Four Independent Miltonduff Whiskies](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/06/four-independent-miltonduff-whiskies/): We take a deep look at a Speyside blending workhorse for Chivas, with four independent Miltonduff whiskies. - [Glen Grant 2003 Royal Mile / 1998 Whisky Agency](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/04/glen-grant-2003-royal-mile-1998-whisky-agency/): We take a look... and a few sips at two Glen Grant in their twenties: a 1998 bottled by The Whisky Agency and a 2003 from Royal Mile Whiskies. - [Linkwood 1979 & Two 30-Year-Old](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/02/linkwood-1979-two-30-year-old/): We talk about Linkwood Distillery's history, before tasting a Linkwood 1979 The Cooper's Choice and two 30-year-old from SMWS and Signatory. - [Pittyvaich 1979 Duncan Taylor](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/30/pittyvaich-1979-duncan-taylor/): We review a Pittyvaich 1979 from Duncan Taylor, a single cask release from the short‑lived and now silent Speyside distillery. - [Caol Ila From 10 – To 40-Year-Old](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/28/caol-ila-from-10-to-40-year-old/): Continuing our birthday drams, we review four Caol Ila from 10 – To 40-Year-Old, from Signatory, The Single Cask, SMWS & Malts of Scotland. - [Two 47-year-old Invergordon & Girvan](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/26/two-47-year-old-invergordon-girvan/): On the table today: a Girvan 1964 from Scott’s Selection and an Invergordon 1975 bottled in 2022 by Alambic Classique. I indulge in two 47‑year‑old single grains to mark a personal milestone. After another year quietly added itself to the tally – reaching a number that still feels implausibly large – what better way to acknowledge the passage of time than with a pair of whiskies that share the same depth and maturity (I’ll concede, in my case, nothing’s won yet)? - [Dornoch 5-year-old / Clydeside 2023 Limited Edition](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/23/dornoch-5-year-old-clydeside-2023-limited-edition/): We introduce two new distilleries at the same time on More Drams Less Drama, as we taste a Dornoch 5-year-old from the Mystery Malt Batch 3 and a Clydeside 2023 Limited Edition. - [Ardbeg Dark Cove / Kelpie / Grooves](https://moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/21/ardbeg-dark-cove-kelpie-grooves/): After last week's deep dive into Ardbeg's Ardbog, Auriverdes and Perpetuum, the journey down Islay's Fèis Ìle memory lane continues. 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