A single cask from Tobermory Distillery. Aged for 25 years and finished in a Calvados cask. Bottled by Dràm Mòr, an independent bottler based in Dumbarton in the west of Scotland.
Dràm Mòr Tobermory 25-Year-Old
Mackmyra Limousin
Limousin is the final release in Mackmyra Distillery's Seasons range of Swedish single malt whisky. A portion of the spirit used in the recipe was matured in French oak casks that previously held cognac by Maison Ferrand.
Tomintoul 16 and 21-year-old Single Malts
A pair of single malts from the Tomintoul - Glenlivet distillery in Speyside. Neill reviews the 16 and 21-year-old expressions.
News: Malt Whisky Trail Prepares for Battle
The distilleries of the Malt Whisky Trail are preparing to do battle in this year's Spirit of Speyside Festival.
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions: Mosaic
Mosaic is the latest release in The Lakes' Whiskymaker's Editions series. Inspired by the ancient Silk Road that connected Europe and Asia, the single malt will retail for around £80
News: New range from GlenAllachie to include Scottish Oak Finish
Details of three new releases from The GlenAllachie Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The Virgin Oak Series explores the effects of different oak species on Scotch whisky.
Whisky Thinking: Combatting Confirmation Bias
This is something of an opinion piece that covers the meeting point of two of my interests - sceptical thinking and whisky. I hope it gives you something to think about.
News: Lochlea Launches First Seasonal Release
News of the second release from Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire. The Sowing Edition will be the first of an annual limited edition series reflecting the goings-on at the farm.
JG Thomson & Co “Rich” Blended Malt
J.G. Thomson is an old wine and spirits trader, revived by The Artisinal Spirits Company to release a new range of innovative spirits. Neill checks out their "Rich" blended malt Scotch whisky.
Falling in love with an island
Recounting the story of my first visit to Islay. A weekend that changed my life and had me falling in love with a place in a way I never had before.
Henstone Single Malt Whisky
Henstone is a new distillery in Shropshire, England. I received a sample of their single malt whisky as part of my subscription to Whisky Pioneer.
Dràm Mòr Single Casks Spring ’22
Five new single cask releases from independent bottler, Dram Mor. Single malt Scotch whiskies from Blair Athol, Ben Nevis, Craigellachie, Glenrothes and Deanston distilleries.
Bunnahabhain Tasting with Hipflask Hiking Club
An evening spent with the Hipflask Hiking Club as they taste through six whiskies from Bunnahabhain Distillery in Islay.
Tullamore D.E.W. XO Carribean Rum Cask Finish
Tullamore D.E.W. is one of the most successful Irish Whiskey brands in the world. Their XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is a tasty and affordable little dram.
Watt Whisky Single Casks Spring ’22
Watt Whisky is the independent bottling arm of the Campbeltown Whisky Company. In this article, Neill reviews four of their latest releases. There's a single grain, two single malt Scotch whiskies and a malt from Israeli distillery, Milk & Honey.