Whisky Prices 2026 - 18yo

Each September I complete a survey, recording the prices of a distillery's 18yo - a standard bottle which you might buy for a special occasion like a birthday.

This year's results are in - let's see how things have changed.

#BTC67 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

 These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 67th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Mike @whiskywings

Four Bunna Casks

Bunnahabhain used to be called 'the only distillery on Islay that doesn't use peat', except that they do!

Here I have 4 single cask releases...

Whisky from...? Italy 2

Our latest in the Whisky from...? series comes from Italy for the 2nd time, this one from the Puni distillery.

Puni

White Peak Wire Works Calvados Arrivée

White Peak's latest limited edition release is Calvados Arrivée 

Let's see what it's all about!

#BTC66 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 66th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Jim @whisky197

Newer Distilleries : The Cairn

This is the latest in an occasional series about newer distilleries, this entry is about The Cairn distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail.

They started distilling in 2020

#BTC65 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

 These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 65th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Damian @newdramrising

London Distillery Company - New Forms

The releases from the London Distillery Company are coming out thick and fast, Whisky Maker Matt McKay doesn't have too many casks to play with but each release introduces something new.

This time a trio of cask influences, let's try them!

Glasgow 1770 Distillery Exclusive 7yo Peated Oloroso

When you visit a distillery visitor's centre you would normally expect to pick up a Distillery Exclusive - something special to remember your trip.

Glasgow Distillery don't have a Visitor's Centre but they have recently started tours and a Distillery Exclusive bottling.