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Review by: dustbunna I’m not sure how many folks here were introduced to Ardbeg through the smash-your-face intensity that is Corryvreckan. Most seem to get their hands on the 10yr first, or fall in love with Uigeadail’s sweet-peat. (It’s also reviewed about half as often as the 10yr and Oogie.) Not so for me– Corryvreckan was my first love as far as Ardbeg is concerned. Several years ago, I was…

Another year in the books, and a bumpy one for the whisky industry. Production halts have become common as the industry faces excess supply. However, there’s still a lot of great stuff out there. As well as some that disappointed. Here you’ll find our highlights, lowlights, and thoughts for the year. Thanks for reading. -The Maltrunners Raygun Best pour: Longmorn 31 (1968) Mackillop’s Choice –…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Knockdhu. Bottler: Distillery bottling. Region: Speyside, Scotland. ABV: 54%. Age: NAS. Bottled in 2015. Cask type: ex-bourbon/ex-sherry vatting. Price: $55 USD for 750mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. 8 months, notes taken leisurely across that period. Bold notes taken beneath the shoulder (consistent throughout the life…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Glenglassaugh. Bottler: Distillery bottling. Region: Highlands, Scotland. ABV: 50.5%. Age: NAS. Bottled in 2023. Cask type: Vatting of ex-bourbon, ex-Oloroso sherry, and ex-Manzanilla casks. Price: $54 USD for 700mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. 5 months, notes taken leisurely across that period. Bold notes taken beneath…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Tobermory. Bottler: Distillery bottling. Region: Islands (Mull), Scotland. ABV: 52.6%. Cask strength. Age: 14 years. Distilled in 2009. Bottled in 2023. Cask type: Full maturation in a first-fill Oloroso cask. Price: £130 GBP for 700mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. two years, notes taken leisurely across that period, and…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Hogback. Bottler: Distillery bottling. Region: Colorado, USA. ABV: 50%. Age: 3 years. Bottled in 2024. Cask type: New charred oak. Price: $65 USD for 750mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. 11 months, notes taken leisurely across that period. Bold notes taken beneath the shoulder, regular-formatted notes taken further into the…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Undisclosed (sort of.) Bottler: Living Souls. Region: Scotland (blended). ABV: 46.3%. Age: NAS. Bottled in 2025. Cask type: Ex-sherry. Price: £55 GBP for 700mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. 5 months, notes taken leisurely across that period. Bold notes taken beneath the shoulder, italicized notes taken towards the…

Review by: dustbunna Distillery: Ardmore. Bottler: Signatory Vintage. Region: Highlands, Scotland. ABV: 58.7%. Cask strength. Age: 11 years. Distilled in 2009. Bottled in 2021. Cask type: 2nd-fill ex-Islay barrel, full maturation. Price: $95 USD for 700mL. Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered. Bottle open across approx. 6 months, notes taken leisurely across that period. Bold notes taken…