Smoky Isn’t Peaty, and the PPM on Your Bottle Is Lying to You
Smoky or peaty? Most drinkers use the words interchangeably, but they’re different. Can you tell soot from soil in your dram, and does ppm really measure smoke?
Halcyon Spirits Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Review
Can a sherry cask finish tame Bruichladdich’s famously fiery spirit? We explore Halcyon Spirits’ seventh release, an old Laddie packed with hot honey and spice.
Does Bruichladdich’s 2026 Yellow Submarine Hit The Mark?
Can Yellow Submarine 14’s fruit and spice outweigh its heat and CA$200 price? Find out whether this Bruichladdich is worth buying again.
Bruichladdich The Laddie Rye Lands in the US
What happens when Islay rye meets re-charred Bourbon barrels? Bruichladdich’s 2026 Laddie Rye, a US exclusive, offers a spicy answer for its 25th anniversary.
5 Cheap Whiskies That Won Top Gold Medals in 2026
Does a great whisky have to cost a fortune? These five bottles won top 2026 medals for around $60 or less—proving good whisky doesn’t have to cost the earth.
10 Brilliant Single Malt Scotches You Can Still Buy For Under £50
Think great single malt scotch has to cost a fortune? Here are 10 brilliant bottles under £50 that prove you don’t need to remortgage the house to drink well.
Thompson Bros Bruichladdich 2004 21 Year Old Review
Does this rare 21-year-old Islay Bruichladdich, bottled by Thompson Bros to mark 25 years at Dornoch Castle Hotel, live up to its age and exclusivity?
The Odyssey in Nine Drams: A Whisky Lover’s Guide to Odysseus’ Journey Home
With Nolan’s The Odyssey in the spotlight, one question begs an answer: if each of Odysseus’ legendary adventures deserved its own whisky, what would be in the glass?
Bruichladdich Greener Still 15-Year Scotch Released
Can whisky taste of the fields that grew it? Bruichladdich Greener Still turns three barley types into a 15-year Islay single malt.
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your Own Cask of Bruichladdich
Ever dreamed of owning your own cask of Bruichladdich? Discover how it really works, what it costs, and the labelling rule that trips up nearly everyone.
Peated Whisky 101 – Breaking Down Islay Whiskies for Beginners
What makes Islay whisky so intensely smoky and unlike any other Scotch? We reveal the secrets of peat, “peat reek,” and PPM in this ultimate guide.
Why the Original Port Charlotte 10 Year Old Whisky Still Edges Out Its Successor
Two versions of Port Charlotte 10, both 50% ABV, yet worlds apart in the glass. Has this Islay staple improved with age, or is the original still king?
The Best Scotch Whisky From The SIP Awards 2026
What happens when everyday drinkers, not industry critics, judge Scotch whisky? These five medal-winners range from a $15 blend to a $130 Oban—here’s the full story.
If You Can Find It, Try It: Port Charlotte Rock’ndaal 03.2
A 20-year-old Port Charlotte with a Joy Division-inspired bottle and a hidden audio code. But is this stunning £225 festival release actually worth the splurge?
The Best Single Malt Scotch According To The International Whisky Competition 2026
The 2026 International Whisky Competition judged every dram blind. So which single malt Scotch took the top crown, and why does one winner still have no name?
Do Good Stories Make For Better Whisky?: Behind The Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine
What does a CIA mix-up and a yellow submarine caught by Islay fishermen have to do with whisky? The remarkable true tale behind Bruichladdich’s iconic WMD series.
5 Things The Scotch Industry Could Learn From Bourbon In 2026
Why does bourbon feel more welcoming than Scotch? This piece explores what Scotch can borrow—transparency, better tours, cocktails, and less snobbery.
Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Launches at Sub Club
What happens when an Islay distillery teams up with one of the world’s most respected nightclubs? Bruichladdich’s cult Yellow Submarine whisky makes its return.
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?
I Invested in a Barrel: Inside the World of Private Cask Ownership
A £2,500 cask purchased in 1998 eventually yielded bottles worth over half a million pounds. So should you invest in a barrel of spirit?