Lagavulin 16 Has Priced Itself Out: 5 Whiskies To Buy Instead

Is Lagavulin 16 getting too pricey? These five smoky, sherried single malts capture its peat, richness and balance for a fraction of the cost.
Benromach Adds 25 Year Old To Signature Range

What happens when Benromach lets its whisky rest for 25 years? Meet the oldest signature range release, bottled at 46% ABV with a soft hint of smoke.
The Best Peated Whisky Under $50 (And It’s Not All Islay)

Which peated whisky gives you the most smoke for your money? From a sherried Benromach to a “baby Lagavulin,” these 7 smoky bottles won’t break the bank.
Beyond the Celebrity Bottle: Why Gordon & MacPhail and Sir Kenny Dalglish Have Got This Right

Can a £100,000 celebrity whisky be more than a famous name? Gordon & MacPhail and Sir Kenny Dalglish think so, with five vintages telling the story of a life.
Beyond the Celebrity Bottle: Why Gordon & MacPhail and Sir Kenny Dalglish Have Got This Right

Can a celebrity whisky be more than a name on a label? Gordon & MacPhail and Sir Kenny Dalglish make the case with five vintages from his life.
Why the New Benromach 12 Might Just Be the Dirty Sherry Bomb We’ve Been Waiting For

At £45 with 46% ABV, natural colour and no chill filtering, has Benromach finally delivered the flagship whisky nerds have been begging for?
Why The New Benromach 12 Year Old Is A 10/10 Whisky

Can an aged, natural colour, non-chill filtered Scotch under £50 really score a perfect 10? Here’s why the new Benromach 12 became my whisky of the year.
Drink Johnnie Walker? 5 Single Malts That Make Sense As Your First Bottle

Which single malt should a Johnnie Walker drinker try first? Whether you love Black, Gold, Green, 18, or Blue Label, here’s the perfect bottle to explore next.
Benromach Unveils New Flagship Single Malt Scotch

What happens when peat smoke meets first-fill Sherry casks? Benromach’s new 12 Years Old flagship promises a “match made in heaven” — here’s what to expect.
5 Whiskies I Will Always Replace When They Run Out

We all have special bottles we’d struggle to replace, but which whiskies do you actually buy again and again? Here are the 5 I never let run dry.
Scotch vs. Indian Whisky: The Bottles That Show The Difference Best

Can a younger Indian single malt really outshine an older, world-famous Scotch? We taste three head-to-head pairings to find out where they truly diverge.
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Drams for Savvy Whisky Drinkers

Does a higher price tag really mean better whisky? After tasting thousands of bottles, here are five value drams that consistently outperform their cost.
7 Outstanding 21-Year-Old Whiskies From The IWSC 2026

Are 21-year-old whiskies really worth the hefty price tag? These seven IWSC 2026 award-winners prove that stunning variety can hide beneath one age statement.
5 Whiskies That Are Already Contenders for My Bottle of the Year 2026

We’re only halfway through 2026, but which five Scotch drams have already set the bar sky-high for whisky of the year? Grab a dram and find out.
The Best Value Single Malt Scotch Whiskies From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026

Think award-winning Scotch is pricey? Which Double Gold single malts from SFWSC 2026 deliver huge flavor for under £55/$74?
10 Scotch Bottles I Will Always Replace: My Permanent Shelf Picks

If you had to cull your collection down to just 10 Scotch bottles, which would survive? Here are the reliable staples I replace the moment they run low.
Benromach Contrast High Enzyme: A Malt That Thinks It’s a Grain (And That’s a Beautiful Thing)

What happens when a malt distillery uses barley bred for grain whisky production? Benromach’s Contrast High Enzyme Release answers that question brilliantly.
Why Our Benromach Champions Pick is a Virgin Oak Revelation

What happens when you choose virgin Polish oak over sherry for a 14-year-old Benromach? A whisky that bridges Scotch and bourbon worlds in the most unexpected way.
5 Scotch Whisky Distilleries Worth Visiting In 2026

Which Scottish distillery tours go beyond the standard format and truly stay with you? Here are five immersive experiences worth booking in 2026.
The 6 Whiskies I Keep Pointing People Toward This Year

What if the best whiskies of 2026 are bottles most people have never even seen? Six picks across three countries that always surprise at tastings.