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.
Distilleries
Reviews from official whisky bottlings from distilleries
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
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
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
After last week’s deep dive into Ardbeg’s Ardbog, Auriverdes and Perpetuum, the journey down Islay’s Fèis Ìle memory lane continues. The next three stops—Dark Cove, Kelpie and Grooves—each capture a distinct moment in Ardbeg’s modern festival history.
Domaine des Hautes Glaces Epistémè R15D24
We explore the impact of ABV over flavour as we review the Domaine des Hautes Glaces Epistémè R15D24, with its 3 different ABV bottlings.
Three Clynelish Hunter Laing / Signatory
We compare three Clynelish: Hunter Laing’s 2009 15yo versus two Signatory 1996 bottlings, exploring age and cask influence of this waxy Highland distillery.
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.