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Mystery Malt, Cotswolds & Campbeltown
Thompson Brothers Mystery Malt – Series 5 Reveal Thompson Brothers Mystery Malt is a brilliant concept for whisky lovers who want to explore great drams at a fair price without preconceptions getting in the way. You buy blind: the bottle arrives in sleek black glass, with the distillery, age, and details hidden beneath a tamper-evident capsule (and on the cork for good measure). Only when you peel it back do you discover what you've got. To help set expectations, there's a f
Jan 83 min read


Tis the Season - Sherry and Port casks
Three gorgeous sherry and port influenced drams to keep the winter nights at bay. Hello everyone, and welcome to the final pack of 2025! I wanted to close the year on a properly indulgent note, so this month we’re going full-on sherry and port cask territory. Rich, spicy, fruity, chocolatey – everything you want beside a roaring fire (or the radiator). As always, tasting notes are my own, taken slowly at home with a drop of water where it felt right. Whisky #1 – Royal Mile Wh
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Three Dram Circus: A Trio of Characterful Whiskies Worth Your Attention
There are weeks when the world seems a little grey - and then there are weeks when the whisky shelf shines like the gates of Valhalla. This is one of those weeks. Today’s line-up takes us from the windswept Highlands to the steamy depths of a Kentucky rackhouse, featuring three very different spirits that all share one virtue: serious flavour and zero pretence. Let’s get into it. North Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 8 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) The Thompson Bros. of Dorno
Nov 1, 20253 min read


Three Drams, Three Stories: Tamnavulin, Glen Scotia & Ledaig
Whisky, at its best, is storytelling in liquid form — and this trio tells three very different tales. From a Speyside spirit with a...
Oct 5, 20253 min read
Helensburgh Whisky Festival Bottle Reveal
Below are the vote results from Helensburgh Whisky Festival - It was extremely close and in fact was only decided by 2 votes, and a...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


September Whisky Subscription: Smoke, Fruit, and Surprises in the Glass
This month, we’re exploring three very different single malts that each bring something unique to the table; from sherry-soaked Highland...
Sep 3, 20253 min read


Enter the Smokiverse, Woven, Caol Ila
Three Whiskies, Three Visions: Smoke, Innovation, and Craft The whisky world continues to evolve—driven not only by tradition but also by...
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Exploring the Unexpected: Three World Whiskies Worth Talking About (For Better or Worse)
If you're anything like me, your whisky journey probably started in the highlands of Scotland, dipped into the peat bogs of Islay, and...
Jul 4, 20254 min read


Ode to the Valley, Campbeltown and Rye
Today’s tasting lineup offers a delightful journey through Scotland’s valleys, Campbeltown’s maritime character, and an adventurous young...
Jun 6, 20252 min read


The Empress, Peallach and some English Rye
This month’s Mr Dram Man selection brings together three distinct and dynamic whiskies — from smoky coastal drams to an elegant, lightly...
May 4, 20252 min read


GlenAllachie 15 Year Old, Royal Mile Whiskies Exclusive Arran Private Cask & Cragganmore Distillers Edition
When it comes to single malt whisky, the cask is everything. It’s the cradle in which character is born, nurtured, and shaped over time....
Apr 6, 20253 min read


Isle of Harris, Bunnahabhain & Lochlea
Scotland’s whisky landscape is vast and diverse, offering something for every palate. Today, we’re diving into three standout expressions...
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Table Whisky, Epicurean and a 13yr (M)
Table Whisky Table Whisky is a single grain Scotch bottled by Port of Leith Distillery. It's a blend of whisky from Edinburgh neighbours...
Feb 8, 20252 min read


Daftmill Winter Release, Circumstance & A World Blend
TBWC World Whisky Blend A blend which really is what it states on the bottle. The blend includes whiskies from: Scotland, Canada,...
Jan 5, 20252 min read


Ichiro, Ardnamurchan 10 & Waterford Luna
Welcome back guys to this Christmas’ release of drams and have I have found 3 absolute corkers for this festive period. We are cracking...
Dec 3, 20245 min read


Autumn Darkness and 2 Ben's
Welcome back you brilliant people to another month of Mr Dram Man. I have now been going at this for 18 months now, loving bringing you...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


2 Blends 1 Parcel
For whisky lovers, each bottle tells a story, each sip a journey. Today, we take you on a whirlwind tour of three incredible Scotch...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Helensburgh Whisky Festival Blind Tasting Drams Revealed
Thank you to all who came to the show at the weekend and everyone who blind tasted our 3 Drams - it was a different and interesting...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


September 2024 - Loch Lomond, Islay and the Isle of Mull
Welcome back to another installation from Mr Dram Man, and another month of cracking drams. This month we are sampling a Loch Lomond...
Sep 1, 20243 min read


August 2024 - SPEY & Edradour & Sitting
Welcome back to another month of interesting drams. Firstly, lets review the results from last months drams, and with a surprise here we...
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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