Phil Dwyer
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Phil Dwyer

Head of UK Reviews

Host of Whisky Wednesday on YouTube and former manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, making whisky accessible and jargon-free.

About Phil

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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Tired of losing Stagg lotteries? What if five easy-to-find bourbons delivered the same chocolate, dark fruit and charred oak punch for a fraction of the hype?

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Can an £86 Signatory Macallan 18 outshine the £400 official bottle? Edition 17 brings sherry-rich chocolate, orange and oak—here’s the
Is Johnnie Walker Black Label really worth $15 more than Red Label? I tasted both neat, with soda, and with
Enjoy Crown Royal but craving your next pour? These 5 affordable whiskies capture its sweet, smooth charm while taking your
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Can an aged, natural colour, non-chill filtered Scotch under £50 really score a perfect 10? Here's why the new Benromach
Old Pulteney's 200th anniversary bottling carries a hefty price tag—but does its Oloroso and Manzanilla sherry finish deliver enough to
Two iconic Islay single malts, one $60 budget—if you could only take home Laphroaig 10 or Ardbeg 10, which peated
Can an affordable 95% rye deliver bold, herbal complexity worth sipping neat? We explore the minty, pickle-brine profile that makes
Can a 30-year-old Old Pulteney shift from tropical wax to salted caramel in one sip? This rare 1,000-bottle release answers
With 10 bottles across the range, which Maker's Mark deserves the crown? From the $40 hero to rare Wood Finishing
Can a 12-year-old whisky at nearly 57% ABV really have zero bitterness? This Springbank 12 Cask Strength blind-tasting winner proves
Can a Port cask maturation win over a self-confessed skeptic? This limited 1200-bottle release from Glasgow Distillery Co might just
Which single malt should a Johnnie Walker drinker try first? Whether you love Black, Gold, Green, 18, or Blue Label,
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Can a Tuscan dessert wine cask elevate Campbeltown's coastal character? Glen Scotia's Griffin-inspired No.4 blends honey, salted caramel and sea
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This celebrity whisky tastes better than the rest by some distance, but would you pay £140 just to have Willem
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Can one distillery really cover crisp fruit, Rioja richness and peated grain? These six Loch Lomond whiskies prove it.

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