Whisky is a Journey
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After the revisited Glenfiddich 12 and the accompanying Steam & Fire review, I was tempted to follow with a new entry-level bottle. Torabhaig’s new Taigh core release looked extremely attractive. And I love any excuse for a new whisky purchase (especially since it often becomes 3-4 bottles). But then I... The post The Available Unicorn: Springbank 100 Proof Review appeared first on The Road to…
Today I am diving into another Fork in the Road, another whisky that could have been featured in my original whisky exploration but got left by the side. But the time has come to review the Loch Lomond Steam & Fire, a whisky which is arguably a contender for Loch... The post The Entry-level Fork in the Road: Loch Lomond Steam & Fire Review appeared first on The Road to Dram .
Today, it is time for another revisited take on a past review, this time Glenfiddich 12. That post, back in November 2023, was my second post ever. And actually, my first ever review. Even though my writing was pretty basic and the direction of the blog was still being shaped,... The post An edge-less crowd pleaser: the revisited Glenfiddich 12 review appeared first on The Road to Dram .
Just like many whisky aficionados, I am a big fan of Independent Bottlers. If you read my piece on the Independent Spirits Festival, you will know I make no mystery of that. I love their ability to provide drinkers with a more genuine and unrestrained look at what distillates can... The post Are Independent Bottlers becoming the Saviours of Whisky? appeared first on The Road to Dram .
After my revisited Port Charlotte 10 review and the first instalment of the Fork in the Road series, with the Lagavulin 16, I am turning the spotlight to a new-ish bottle. Another peat forward malt. Today I will review the Ledaig Hebridean Moon, a 10-year-old special release. And with that,... The post Not Every “First” is Equal: A Ledaig Hebridean Moon Review appeared first on The Road to Dram .
During the exploration of whisky, which led to me starting Road to Dram, I made many choices. The main one has always been which bottles to include in a certain part of the journey. Last week, I revisited the Port Charlotte 10, the bottle I chose and reviewed back in... The post The Fork in the Road: Lagavulin 16 Review appeared first on The Road to Dram .
I likely would not be as passionate about whisky as I am today if it weren’t for peat. In my early days as a whisky drinker, I constantly looked for it and associated it closely with Scottish whisky. It does not surprise me when I hear a new whisky drinker... The post Heavy peat, light hand: Port Charlotte 10 Revisited appeared first on The Road to Dram .
Over the past couple of years of writing Road to Dram, my tastes have undoubtedly evolved. And while I might look for cask strength and IB bottles when I reach for a dram to relax with, I continue to have a soft spot for entry-level drams. It’s probably because they... The post The price ain’t right: revisiting Nikka Yoichi and Miyagikyo appeared first on The Road to Dram .
The Kilkerran warehouse tasting stayed with me long after I wrapped up my Scotland trip. I admitted last week that, after the initial disappointment of a cask failing to meet my expectations, the experience felt like honesty, the kind that you only come across in single casks. I left the... The post The Revisited Series: Kilkerran 12, Reframed appeared first on The Road to Dram .
The day of my Campbeltown visit, after the Cadenhead Blending Workshop, was focused on Kilkerran, in particular the warehouse tasting. The walk from my hotel to the distillery had almost a ritualistic nature. Walking first past Springbank’s distillery shop and the Washback bar brought a strong sense of familiarity. The... The post Kilkerran Warehouse Tasting, a year apart. appeared first on The…
