McConnell’s Irish Whiskey, Cognac Finish, 46%

THE VIDEO

McConnell’s Irish Whisky has a story that stretches back to 1776. From its humble beginnings with Hugh McConnell, a grocer and spirit dealer in Belfast, to Eleanor McConnell continuing the business as a distiller in 1841, resilience has always been at our core.

By 1899, J & J McConnell opened Cromac Distillery on Belfast’s Ravenhill Road, famed for its pure water and world-renowned ginger ale. But tragedy struck, fires in 1907 and 1909 destroyed whiskey stocks and warehouses, some of the worst in Belfast’s history.

Even after such setbacks, McConnell’s endured until Prohibition in the 1930s forced closure. Today, Belfast Distillery Company has proudly revived this legendary whiskey, bringing McConnell’s back to bars, pubs, and international markets.

From Belfast-born roots to worldwide recognition, McConnell’s is back, and we’re only getting started.

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Lagavulin 12YO, 56.5% 2021

THE REVIEW

When you see this bottle for sale at £50, lowered from around £160, how could you say no? Well, I didn’t. We all have opinions on what Diageo and retailers have done with these bottles, from launch prices to the gradual, and pre-inflation price increases, these stocks are just sitting on shelves through shear greed, so bring on the sales! It can only benefit us, the consumers.

Moving onto the whisky, well, it’s quite fantastic. It’s a mostly bourbon cask matured, young Lagavulin, it’s simply spectacular in the way that every peat lover covets.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 605 ‘August Round Up’

THE REVIEW

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be taking a look at a selection of releases from The Shed Distillery, Holyrood Distillery, Lindores Abbey, Lochlea, Ardnamurchan and Torabhaig. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 605 – The Elephant Has A Large Butt…! Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring

Drumshanbo Galanta Triple Distilled Single Malt 46% www.thesheddistillery.com
Holyrood Pitch 49.4% holyrooddistillery.co.uk
Lindores Abbey Friar John Cor ‘The Cask Strength Congregation Chapter III’ 60.2% lindoresabbeydistillery.com
Lochlea Cask Strength Batch 3 59% www.lochleadistillery.com
Ardnamurchan AD/ Midge 2025 48% ardnamurchandistillery.com
Torabhaig Legacy 4: Sound of Sleat 46% torabhaig.com

Filmed & Edited by Chris Goodrum

The world of independently bottled whiskies can be an eclectic one, but every now and again there’s a collection that feels like a cohesive and accessible modern classic. That’s definitely true of the 100 Proof collection by Signatory Vintage: released over the past year, it’s seen some exquisite Scotch whiskies bottled at the old ‘imperial proof’ of 57.1% ABV.

Punchier than most core-range malts, this strength hits a sweet spot for many. But the real draw is the breadth – beloved drams like Orkney single malt and Ben Nevis sit alongside indie favourites like Tormore and Glen Ord. With most bottles under £50 (and a few just shy of £70), it’s no surprise that this is one of the bottler’s most popular releases in years.

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SMWS Canada August 2025 Outturn

THE REVIEW

Join Adam as he once again introduces us to another epic set of SMWS releases at The Strath. Check out the SMWS page on The Strath’s webstore, where you can buy bottles and tickets to upcoming events – http://strathliquor.com/smws

THE VIDEO REVIEW

Glen Garioch 13YO Adelphi, 57%

The wonderful distillery of Glen Garioch is often most met by folks through the world of independent bottlings. The official bottles also make quite a stir, but thankfully, the home of independent thinking in whisky has always championed this distillery. Rich in bready, salty, fruity and earthy aromas and tastes, Glen Garioch is a funky, different style of highland that fits into the world of styles like Clynelish and Benromach, just minus the peatiness, unless you drink it prior to 1995 production. If this style is up your street and you don’t fancy spending £80 on something you’ve never tried before, do check out the link below for the chance to try this before it runs out. CHECK IT OUT HERE

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THE VIDEO REVIEW

Welcome to this week’s episode of the show in which I’ll be looking at a selection of releases from award winning Independent bottler, the Heart Cut. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum. Episode 604 – Getting To The Heart Of The Matter…! Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring

The Heart Cut #11 JJ Corry Irish Whiskey 48%
The Heart Cut #16 Fielden English Rye 2019 (4 year old) 56.6%
The Heart Cut #14 Starward 2019 (5 year old) 55%
The Heart Cut #15 Starward 2018 (6 year old) 54%
The Heart Cut #10 White Peak 2020 (4 year old) 55%
The Heart Cut #17 Lochlea 2019 (5 year old) 54%

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The Whisky World Cup 2025 Results ~ Drinking Out Loud Review

Eight unconventional whisky-making nations went head to head in the first-ever World Cup of Whisky at The Strath. Adam runs down the results and shares his own opinions in this crazy, crazy tournament.