Caol Ila Distillery Tour and Tasting
Ever since I started drinking whisky, I have wanted to get chance to visit Islay. It is home to most of my favourite whiskies and also to the big, powerful, […]
Bunnahabhain Warehouse Tour and Tasting
When we were preparing our trip to Islay, we made sure that we did our research and asked people where to go and what to see. One of the standout […]
Claxton’s – Ledaig 8YR Old
We love a single cask release and an independent bottler here at The Real Dram, as they provide the whisky lover with unique experiences, usually without the need for a […]
Lakes Distillery – The One
Cost: £30 Appearance: White wine lightness Aroma: Tobacco smoke, some underlying spice and dried fruits. Subtle saltiness mixed with milk chocolate. Taste: Smooth with a hint of milk chocolate, spice […]
Amrut – Fusion
InstaDram: Amrut is an Indian whisky from Bangalore. In Indian, the Angels Share is between 10-12% higher than in Scotland due to the much higher temperatures, but also whisky matures […]
Claxton’s – Bruichladdich – Rioja Cask
InstaDram: Appearance: Rich, reddish amber, like the ancient cell that kept both the mosquito frozen in time and the dinosaur genes alive and ready for exploitation. Aroma: A heady mix […]
Mackmyra – Vinterdröm
Vinterdröm (Winter Dream) is the latest seasonal release from Mackmyra. We were lucky enough to sample this at the Trade and Press day at the Whisky Show. Vinterdröm is finished […]
Kavalan – ex Bourbon Oak
When I started drinking whisky, I stuck almost exclusively to Scotch Single Malt. This was until I started hunting the supermarkets for deals and things that were out of the […]
Glen Moray – Distillery Edition 1994 – Sherry Cask Finish
Glen Moray is the distillery equivalent of an unexpectedly glorious, warm sunny day. They quietly and without much noise make fantastic quality drams that are well priced. Here at The […]
Hyde Whiskey – President’s Cask
Irish Pot Still Whiskey seems to have its own qualities. It is generally light, full of orchard fruit, creamy, smooth and easy to drink. There are other dimensions that come […]