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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

Day 24 crowns the perfect finale 🎄✨ The final dram of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar reunites us with an old favourite: Marancheville Lot 70 — a Cognac we loved months ago, returning to close the journey in style. Read the full review on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/05/05/l...

Day 23 builds ultimate anticipation 🎄✨ The penultimate dram of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar is ABK6 Extra — a 50-year-old single estate blend of great depth and heritage. Read the full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio or moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/24/a...

The Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar unveils Les Grandes Jouberteries Lot 65 by Authentic Spirits — a rare indie bottling showcasing Cognac heritage. Read the review on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/23/l...

Third week closes with timeless grandeur. Day 21 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar reveals Grosperrin Très Vieille Héritage — a 50-year-old Grande Champagne masterpiece of rancio, exotic fruits, and profound balance. Read the full review on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/22/g...

Day 20 delivers a Fins Bois legend 🎄✨ The Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar unveils Bégaud Instant Rare — a 50-year-old treasure with timeless elegance that we had the chance to try already a few months ago. Read the full review on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/06/09/g...

Day 19 brings a sneak peek into the future 🎄✨ The Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar reveals a not-yet-released Jean Fillioux Lot 80/85 Grande Champagne Cognac — a preview of what this historic house has in store. Read the full review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/20/j...

Day 18 uncovers a name that defies expectations 🎄✨ The 18th pouch of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar reveals La Récession 42-year-old. Far from depressive, this vintage gem captivates. Read the full review on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/19/l...

Day 17 reveals a masterpiece of time and patience 🎄✨ A.E. Dor Vieille Réserve No. 8 steps into the light — a Grande Champagne treasure aged between 30 and 50 years. Complex, refined, and effortlessly elegant. Read the full review on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/18/1...

Two-thirds of the journey complete, and the treasures keep coming 🎄✨ Day 16 unveils Michel Forgeron Barrique 92 — a Grande Champagne vintage marked by power, patience, and the unique signature of the Forgeron cellars. Read the full review on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/17/m...

Day 15 dives deep into classic elegance. The fifteenth pouch of the Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar reveals Louis Royer Extra Cognac — a timeless expression of finesse and balance from the house's renowned portfolio. Uncover its layered profile on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/16/l...

Day 14 revisits a familiar name with a new story 🎄✨ Behind the pouch lies Famille Cabanne Fins Bois Lot 89 — a vintage treasure that proves, once again, the hidden depth of the Fins Bois cru. Rediscover their craft on More Drams Less Drama — moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/15/f...

Day 13 feels like meeting an old friend again. Today’s pouch reveals a Cognac already close to the heart: Jean-Luc Pasquet’s Le Cognac de Charles, a Lot 98 Petite Champagne with timeless charm. Dive back into the full review published recently on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/22/p...

Halfway through our Advent journey, a legend appears? Day 12 brings Frapin XO VIP Cognac — a Grande Champagne icon from one of the oldest houses in Cognac. History, terroir, and centuries of craft poured into a single glass. Savour the legacy on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/13/f...

Dram 11 unveils an Art Déco hommage. J. Dupont XO Art Déco Cognac emerges from the calendar. Elegance, history, and the golden age of style captured in a glass. Experience its refined harmony on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/12/j...

Day 10 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar unearths a hidden treasure. From the Bons Bois cru emerges WV Baker La Fût-sée Lot 91 — a rare gem proving this often disregarded cru has secrets well worth exploring. Discover it on More Drams Less : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/11/w...

Day 9 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar delivers a Borderies powerhouse. A Godet 29-year-old single cask takes center stage — intense and quintessentially Borderies in every nuanced layer. Uncover its review and tasting notes on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/10/g...

Day 8 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar brings something special. Behind today's pouch: a brand new Bertrand XO Carafe Cognac — a dram that lingers beautifully, with a finish worth savouring. Follow the daily Cognac journey & notes on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/09/b...

Week one of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar ends in style. Seguinot Réserve de la Famille Grande Champagne Cognac closes this first week with depth, elegance, and true Grande Champagne finesse. Read the house history and tasting notes on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/08/s...

Day 6 of the Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar reveals a pleasant surprise. Guynot XO Exception N°37 Cognac steps forward — a Fins Bois expression offering something different from what we've come to expect. Explore its unique character on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/07/g...

Day 5 of the Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar unveils a treasure 🎄✨ Vallein Tercinier Lot 96 Brut de Fût Grande Champagne Cognac emerges from the pouch — cask strength, unfiltered, unapologetic. Pure Cognac craftsmanship in every sip. Discover it on More Drams: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/06/v...

The Cognac Advent...ure continues 🎄✨ Inside the fourth pouch of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar, a Landreau XXO Grande Champagne Cognac is revealed. Follow the daily Cognac journey on More Drams for tasting notes and impressions — link in bio or moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/05/l...

December’s journey continues 🎄✨ Inside the third pouch of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar, we found a Maze Churchill Origine n°1 Cognac — a familiar favourite already reviewed a few months ago on More Drams. Was the magic already there? moredramslessdrama.com/2025/06/25/m...

The Advent magic continues 🎄✨ Day 2 of the Cognac-Expert 2025 Advent Calendar reveals an Egreteau Father’s Blend Cognac in the next pouch — time to pour, taste, and explore its character. Follow the daily Cognac journey on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/03/e...

The countdown begins... 🎄✨ Behind the first pouch lies a treasure: Ragnaud Sabourin XXO Grande Champagne Cognac. Join us as we unveil the magic of the 2025 Cognac-Expert Advent Calendar, one exquisite dram at a time. Follow the journey on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/02/r...

Rennes Whisky Club's November gathering unveiled hidden treasures 🥃✨ Three independent Glen Ord bottlings took center stage — rarities from a distillery seldom seen officially in Europe, its spirit more often woven into blends, or single malts on Asian markets. moredramslessdrama.com/2025/12/01/t...

Eight Campbeltown symphonies from Glen Scotia Since 2018, the distillery has composed celebratory expressions for the Malts Festival — each a tribute to coastal heritage. We embark on the complete journey, dram by dram. Unveil their stories on More Drams : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/28/e...

Five rare glimpses into Mannochmore's hidden world. A whisky confined to the shadows — Diageo's Mannochmore rarely graces official releases, its soul poured into blends. We look at five indy bottlings that reveal what lies beneath. Discover the story: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/26/f...

Two Bas-Armagnac tales unfold in a glass — the graceful Tariquet 12-Year-Old and the daring Château Garreau Pure Insolence. Born from 100% Folle Blanche, each dram whispers stories of soil, sun, and timeless craft. Join the journey on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/24/t...

Discover Ballindalloch, a standout single estate Speyside whisky, plus some independent Glenfarclas releases (from BoutiqueyWhisky and the SMWS) from the same Speyside town. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/21/a...

A Benromach journey! Today on More Drams: the classic Benromach 21, the rare and discontinued 35-year-old, plus a unique 2013 Maltbarn indy bottling released as ‘Glen Mosset’. Curious about these Speyside malts? Full tasting notes and stories: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/19/b...

I'm going to need so much whisky to survive until the weekend...

New review on the blog: The Springbank 5 Year Old 100 Proof marks the return of an iconic bottling that vanished three decades ago. We compare it against the Longrow 100 Proof, successor of the Longrow Red range. One thrives. One struggles with integration. moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/17/s...

Amy and Jean Pasquet just released the Jean-Luc Pasquet Très Vieille Fine Champagne, which we review along two older Esprit de Famille Grande Champagne cognacs: Cognac de Bernadette and Cognac de Jean. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/p...

Exploring Loch Lomond’s diversity this week. Meet two distinctive Scottish malts: the Distillery Edition #6 and Croftengea 2006 (bottled by The Whisky Agency). Bold character, unique heritage — all from Loch Lomond distillery. Full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio!