Our Drams of the Year 2025:

Chosen by the Team

As 2025 has drawn to a close, we asked the Murray McDavid team a simple — but slightly dangerous — question:

What was your dram of the year?

The answers? As varied, characterful and flavour-packed as you’d expect.

From sherried Speysiders and peaty Islay favourites to bold wine finishes, single grain surprises and even a wintery cocktail twist, our Drams of the Year 2025 blog brings together the whiskies that truly defined the year for us — told in our own words.

You’ll discover:

• Why one dram became a customer favourite and a personal connection
• Which bottle kept being ‘finished’ because it was just too good
• Peat lovers’ picks, warming comfort drams, and slow-sipping showstoppers
• Plus, a perfectly enticing cocktail recipe to try at home

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next bottle, revisiting releases you loved this year, or simply fancy a good whisky read with a dram in hand, this one’s for you.

👉 Pour yourself something tasty and read our Drams of the Year 2025 here:

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Here’s to great whisky, good stories, and even better company.

Slàinte,

The Murray McDavid Team