Why the Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength Might Win Over Peat Haters
Can a 57.8% cask strength Islay whisky really drink this smoothly? This Oloroso-matured Kilchoman Sanaig won over even a self-confessed peat sceptic.
10 Whisky Wish List Bottles That You Should Be Hunting For
Is now really the best time to be a whisky drinker? Here are the ten bottles currently on my hit list, and why they deserve a place in your basket ASAP.
The Best Supermarket Scotch Whiskies of 2026 — All of Them Award Winners
Can an £18 Lidl whisky really beat the big brands? These supermarket bottles won medals in blind 2026 competitions, proving great Scotch needn’t cost a fortune.
Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured: A Bold Islay Single Malt
What happens when Islay peat meets full-term Cognac cask maturation? Kilchoman’s bold new release balances smoke, stone fruit and spice in a vibrant single malt.
Five Amazon Whisky Deals That Undercut Every Specialist Retailer We Checked
Can Amazon really undercut the specialist whisky shops? We checked five Scotch listings against the trade, and one Tullibardine came in over £11 cheaper.
The Best Of The Rest Islay Whisky From The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026
Which Islay whiskies earned Master medals at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2026? From a distillery founded in 1816 to a farm’s first permanent release, here are the winners.
The Best NAS Islay Whisky From The Scotch Whisky Masters 2026
Think great Islay whisky means shelling out hundreds? These six no age statement single malts took Gold at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2026, starting under $50.
The Best Islay Scotch Whisky: My Top 5 Smoky Whisky Picks
Peat passion runs high, and ranking Islay’s finest is bound to start a riot. Which smoky dram did I crown king of the peat over Ardbeg and Kilchoman?
Kilchoman Distillery Launches Family Collection, Featuring First 20 Year Old Whisky
What makes Kilchoman’s new Family Collection its most treasured release yet? Discover the distillery’s first-ever 20-year-old and the family behind its casks.
Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Edition Mezcal Cask Matured Whisky Review
Can Islay peat and Mezcal casks create the ultimate summer whisky? Kilchoman’s European Tour 2026 makes a smoky, citrusy case.
The Kilchoman 15 Year Old: A Brilliant Whisky Held Back by Its Price Tag
The Kilchoman 15 is a stunning Islay dram, but at CA$250 a bottle, would you pay premium for a whisky you can almost match for half the price?
Kilchoman Rockside 11 Year Old Added To Core Range
What makes Kilchoman’s first-ever age statement whisky so special? Rockside 11 is Islay’s only Single Farm Single Malt—grown, malted, and matured all on-site.
Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured Review
Can a full-term Maury wine cask elevate Islay peat—or overwhelm it with tannic, musty oak? This Kilchoman review finds out.
5 Whiskies To Try If You Like Johnnie Walker Double Black
What single malts share DNA with Johnnie Walker Double Black? Five bottles that each follow a different thread—smoke, wood, peat—from the blend you already love.
Whisky for Rothes Charity Auction at Spirit of Speyside 2026
What happens when Speyside’s distilleries unite for a good cause? Hundreds of rare bottles and two cask lots go under the hammer at the 2025 Spirit of Speyside.
Vintage Ardbeg & Port Ellen Amongst This April’s 5 Best Islay Auction Finds
With Islay’s 11th distillery just opened, what better time to hunt rare island gems? Here are five top Islay lots to bid on at Whisky.Auction this April.
My Definitive Ranking of Islay’s Active Distilleries, from Worst to Best
Which Islay distillery deserves the crown — and which one sits firmly at the bottom? A bold ranking of all nine active distilleries that’s sure to spark debate.
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask 20th Anniversary Series Review
Can a bourbon-cask Islay malt be bright, sweet, and subtly smoky? Discover how Kilchoman 14 Year Old balances citrus, toffee, and refined peat.
10 Best Islay Whiskies To Buy In 2026
Which Islay whiskies deserve a spot on your shelf in 2026? From Ardnahoe’s impressive cask strength to discounted Lagavulin gems, here are 10 bottles worth seeking out.
Kilchoman Awards Historic Cask No. 1 In Prize Draw
What makes a whisky bottle worth entering thousands of prize draw tickets? Kilchoman’s first-ever 20-year-old release from their historic Cask No. 1 just found its winner.