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Russell’s 10YO Reserve Bourbon, 45%
I was so disappointed by the fact it took me so long to discover the joy of this bottle of bourbon. As a Wild Turkey fan, this is a shambles on my part. First launched in 1998 to celebrate Jimmy Russell’s 45th anniversary in the bourbon business, some more regular releases were then rolled out post-2000. In 2001 we saw a 10YO Russell’s bottled at 101 proof, and then in 2005 we got this, the 10 Year Old at 90 proof. An absolute diamond from the Russell family, and a true definition of their lineage and time spent in the business. A classic recipe of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley, this bourbon is a dream for the drinker who wants sweet richness, with some earthier power to help contrast that. Layered with caramel blackberries, powdered sugar and almonds on the nose, then a huge warmth of rolling spice across the palate as the ABV, rye and barley start to make their presence felt. Wild Turkey and the Russell family go hand in hand, and if you are yet to try this then make it a must. You will not be disappointed and will constantly chase down more and more versions of it. #whisky #whiskey #bourbon #wildturkey #russells
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The Good Dram Show – Episode 618 ‘Dram Mor’
Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at a selection of the winter releases from Independent bottler Dram Mor. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum. Episode 618 – Did Anyone Say Distillery Character? Filmed in The Study Nottingham
Featuring
Dram Mor Single Lowland Malt (Glenkinchie) 2014 (11 year old) 57.1%
Dram Mor Loch Lomond 2016 (9 year old) 55.9%
Dram Mor Loch Lomond 2016 (9 year old) 57.5%
Dram Mor Ledaig 2010 (16 year old) 53.1%
Dram Mor Torabhaig 2018 (7 year old) 56.7%
Dram Mor Don Papa Philippines Rum 2021 (4 year old) 59%
Adam gives us a bit of insight into this brand new upcoming single cask release from the local legends. The second part of our experimental single cask series, a special partnership between Phillips & The Strath. Get yours HERE
Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 590: Auchentoshan 12 Year Old 2013 The Nectar of the Daily Drams
Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, celebrates his birthday with one of his favorite malts. Traditionally, The Nectar of the Daily Drams bottles a few fun single casks to present at the unparalleled whisky festival Spirits in the Sky (every year in November). For the 2025 edition, to Mark’s great joy, there was also an Auchentoshan among them, selected from the warehouses of Signatory in Pitlochry. And as is tradition, he likes to taste a new Auchentoshan to publish on his birthday (fun fact: he turns 56 today and this one is bottled at 56.9%). Although the cask type is not mentioned on the label, it is clearly a sherry cask.
Bartels Ledaig 17YO, 50.7%
Bartel’s are an independent bottler that I only stumbled across last year, hopefully this video and review sends even more folks to their website (see below).
Sought after distilleries bottled at great ABV’s for a reasonable price, what ore could any whisky drinker really want? Between my first purchase of a Longmorn and then them sending me this bottle, plus some miniatures in the post, it’s a dream come true.
This is a peated whisky drinkers heaven. Loads of well integrated sherry and smoke, harmoniously giving you everything from salt and menthol, through to dark chocolate and fresh red fruits. It’s a juicier, richer style of sherry than your typical raisin and fruitcake trope.
Check out the website and grab yourself a bottle of something very tasty.
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Welcome to the first episode of the show for 2026. This week I’ll be looking at a selection of samples from Independent bottler Bartels Whisky, which came my way in December. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 617 – A Cure For The January Blues..! Filmed in The Study Nottingham
Featuring
Highland Laird Tobermory 2007 (17 year old) 44.6%
Highland Laird Mortlach 2014 (10 year old) 58.4%
Highland Laird Dalmore 2015 (10 year old) 57.7%
Highland Laird Tobermory (Ledaig) 2007 (17 year old) 50.7%
Highland Laird Caol Ila 2014 (11 year old) 53.9%
Highland Laird Bruichladdich (Port Charlotte) 2008 (15 year old) 62.3%
