After drinking the Highland Park 12 a few times in different pubs and then being amazed by the Highland Park 18 in the ace Woods bar off Park Street, I was looking for a different expression that I could buy. … Continued
When you start drinking whisky, there are some bottles that almost cry out to be drunk. They are the recommendations that you always hear from people, they come up in conversation and they are the whiskies that you read about. … Continued
We are lucky enough to be part of a fantastic whisky club. They are a great group of blokes, all who share a passion for the nectar, are happy to try things that are new and always have an eye … Continued
This was a whisky that I hadn’t really intended to buy. I was lucky enough to attend a Japanese whisky tasting evening at the awesome Weber and Trings, where we sampled two Yamazakis, two Hibikis and two Hakushus. I loved … Continued
Today has been a great day. We spent it with family friends visiting the Electric Bear Brewing Company, which is a fantastic new brewery in Bath. So this review finds me drinking a small nightcap after sampling some of the lovely ale … Continued
January has fully kicked in at Real Dram Towers and with that the desire to kick the Christmas habit of drinking every night has also kicked in. So if we have been a little less than forthcoming with our reviews, … Continued
Sometimes we buy whisky for wholesome, good reasons, like a desire to taste or interesting recommendations from other people. Sometimes we buy it for less savoury reasons, like a flash sale on a large online retailer. I bought this whisky sadly … Continued
After a stressful, frustrating week in the Real Dram house, a good wander and a lengthy man chat was what was needed. I headed over to Real Dram Si’s house, for a quick trip to Bristol’s only Micro Pub, The … Continued
At our first whisky club gathering, I met a young man who I had never met, but had heard many good things about. It feels a little like his good taste had unknowingly spurred us all on. This young … Continued
Sometimes, just sometimes, people surprise you with how well they know you and the thought they put into gifts. One such time happened in the now long past (Its been a whole week back at work) festive season. My lovely … Continued