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Celebrating Chinese New Year — Year of the Fire Horse! 🐎🔥🥃
We raise a glass to three bold Chinese whiskies: The Chuan and Goalong expressions that showcase this rising spirits scene.

Full review and tasting on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/16/t...

We step into the Finnish wilderness with Kyrö Distillery 🥃✨
First, a look at Kyrö’s story, then a deep dive into their core range plus the intriguing Sauna Stories No. 2 — Finnish rye whisky at its most characterful.

Read the full exploration on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/13/k...

We’re back in Cognac country with two rare finds 🥃✨
This time: Grosperrin Lot 71 and Marie Foucher Lot 75, both independently bottled by Malternative Belgium — two distinct expressions of terroir and craft.

Read the full tasting and story on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/11/g...

We’re diving deeper into Ardbeg’s Fèis Ìle story with the trio from 2019–2021: Ardbeg Drum, Blaaack, and Scorch. Three bold, experimental expressions that push the limits of peat and smoke.

Read the full Fèis Ìle deep‑dive on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/09/a...

Speyside's blending powerhouse revealed 🥃✨
This week we dive deep into Miltonduff — Chivas' workhorse — through four independent bottlings that showcase its true character beyond the blends.

Full tasting and insights on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/06/f...

Glen Grant in their twenties step into the spotlight 🥃✨
We’re pouring two characterful drams: a 1998 from The Whisky Agency and a 2003 bottling from Royal Mile Whiskies — same distillery, different visions.

Read the full side‑by‑side review on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/04/g...

We dive into Linkwood’s story before the glass.
First, a look at the history of Linkwood, then three mature Linkwoods: a 1979 from The Cooper’s Choice, plus two 30‑year‑old gems from SMWS and Signatory.

Read the full deep‑dive and tasting on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/02/02/l...

A ghost distillery rarity emerges 🥃👻
Pittyvaich 1979 by Duncan Taylor — a single cask from the short-lived Speyside gem that fell silent too soon. Pure lost distillery magic.

Read the full review on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/30/p...

Birthday drams continue with Islay peat perfection 🥃🎂
Four Caol Ila expressions spanning 10 to 40 years old from Signatory, The Single Cask, SMWS, and Malts of Scotland — age, cask type, and coastal character explored.

Read the full tasting on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/28/c...

Birthday drams don’t get much older than this 🥃🎂
For this year’s celebration, I’m reviewing two 47-year-old grain whiskies from Invergordon and Girvan — and any resemblance to my age is, of course, pure coincidence…

Read the full tasting on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/26/t...

Merci Mark!

Merci beaucoup Brian!

Two new names join the line-up 🥃✨
This time we introduce two distilleries at once: Dornoch and Clydeside, showing how Scotland’s newer wave is already finding its voice.

Read the full double review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/23/d...

Ardbeg Fèis Ìle memory lane continues 🥃✨
Next stop: Dark Cove, Kelpie, and Grooves — three more festival legends that showcase Islay peat at its most creative and complex.

Read the full tasting on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio or moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/21/a...

Exploring strength and flavour in the Alps
This time it is all about ABV: 3 versions of Domaine des Hautes Glaces Epistémè R15D24, but each bottled at a different strength, to see how alcohol level shapes aroma and taste.

Read the full deep dive on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/19/d...

Clynelish character study in three acts 🥃✨
Hunter Laing's 2009 15-year-old faces off against two Signatory 1996 bottlings. Age, cask influence, and coastal elegance explored.

Read the full comparison on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/16/t...

I learnt that they recently moved to 40% ABV now, such a shame. You did well to stock up on the 15 at that price!

Speyburn 15-year-olds go head-to-head 🥃✨
The official bottling meets an exclusive Scotch Malt Whisky Society indie (88.31 'Supper Sipper'). Two takes on Speyside refinement, side by side.

Read the full comparison on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/14/t...

Ardbeg festival season is in a few months, but let's get started already 🥃✨
We're kicking off a new series of Ardbeg Fèis Ìle reviews with three modern classics: Ardbog, Auriverdes, and Perpetuum.

Read the full deep dive on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/12/a...

Oh that is a nice gift!

Tormore deserves more love 🥃✨
Two 20-something powerhouses from That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Elixir Distillers prove why this quiet Speyside star should be on your radar.

Read the full tasting on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/09/t...

There’s a rumour a rare Speyside only appears when it snows… ❄️🥃
Did you know there’s a special Glen Moray that shows up after fresh snowfall? Meet the elusive “Glen Snowray” — here for a limited time only.

Glen Moray gets experimental 🥃✨
Double feature: both the peated and unpeated Tequila Cask Finish editions, plus a rare Berry Bros & Rudd single cask. Cask innovation meets Speyside character.

Read the full tasting on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio or moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/07/g...

Rare snow in Brittany calls for whisky photos! ❄️🥃
When it stays white overnight, it's dram o'clock. Kicking off with a Brrrrrora to match the chill.

More winter pours to come!

Kicking off 2026 with two special drams that deserve their moment 🥃✨
Two 30-year-old Bowmores from Silver Seal and Wemyss — bottles that waited patiently for the perfect occasion.

Read the full tasting on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/05/t...

I had some nice drams in 2025… what about your tops from 2025?

2025 in spirits wrapped: A year of whisky wonders and malternative magic
From unforgettable whisky shows and festival highlights to Cognac-Expert's advent calendar triumph, blog milestones, top drams, and my trip to Cognac.

Relive the highlights on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2026/01/02/m...

Act Two of Elixir Distillers' Macbeth series takes center stage.
Three stellar bottlings: Jura 17yo, Glentauchers 27yo and Ben Nevis 28-yo. Drama, depth, and distillery character in every pour.

Read the full exploration on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/31/j...

Festive cheers with rare Speyside elegance 🎄✨
Christmas calls for something extraordinary: two Signatory Vintage Coleburn bottlings take center stage. Ghost distillery magic meets holiday warmth.

Read the full Christmas tasting on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/26/t...

Christmas is here at last 🎄✨
The Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar may be finished, but the road to Christmas has revealed a host of unforgettable gems along the way. Now it is time raise a glass, and savour the festive season with family and friends.
Let's do that again next year!