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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Is a 25-year-old whisky really better than a 12-year-old? Discover why cask size, climate and wood quality can matter far more than the number on the label.

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What happens when Shah Rukh Khan backs a Scotch? D'YAVOL Spirits brings its award-winning Inception blended malt and Single Estate
What makes Tullamore DEW one of the world's most beloved Irish whiskeys—and what's its secret link to the Irish Coffee
What happens when three Irish whiskey styles meet three cask types? Boann's The Whistler Triple Oak answers with a $29.99
Is Jameson Black Barrel worth the upgrade? Discover its crème brûlée sweetness, double-charred cask depth and whether it earns its
Jameson or Jack Daniel's: which whiskey really wins when you drink it neat, over ice, and with cola? We put
Why did Duncan Taylor create 200ml bottles for the first time? Discover the exclusive Octave launch bringing 14 rare casks
Why did The Dalmore build a brand-new recipe instead of just boosting its 12-year-old? Discover the casks behind its 51%
What makes a whisky the perfect partner for a fine cigar? Saltire Rare Malt's 15-year-old Inchgower Cigar Malt Edition 2
Is Lagavulin 16 getting too pricey? These five smoky, sherried single malts capture its peat, richness and balance for a
What happens when Donegal meets Cognac? Crolly Distillery's first single pot still whiskey, made in French stills and casks, is
Can virgin Mongolian oak improve a sherry-rich Scotch? GlenAllachie Sinteis 4 pairs a cosy coffee-shop nose with a bold, incense-spiced
Can opening a whisky actually make it taste better? Find out how long an opened bottle lasts and the storage
Could your local bottle shop have its own rum cask? Planteray's Single Casks Premium 2026 invites retailers to pick one
Is Macallan 12 really worth $30 more than Balvenie 12? We taste both Scotch whiskies neat and with water to
What happens when Caol Ila's Islay smoke meets a first fill Fino Sherry cask? A captivating dram that outshines many
Is Blanton's still worth the hunt and the premium? We name five easier-to-find bourbons that match or beat it on
Can a $17 bottle rival a $60 one? We taste seven bottled-in-bond bourbons, from Evan Williams to E.H. Taylor, to
What happens when 17-24 year old Irish whiskey spends five years in casks made from rare Irish chestnut? We tasted
Is Redbreast 12 getting too pricey? We pick five Irish whiskeys that deliver similar oily, fruity single pot still character,
Can a sherry cask finish tame Bruichladdich's famously fiery spirit? We explore Halcyon Spirits' seventh release, an old Laddie packed

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