Like most people, we at The Real Dram tend to choose new drinks that are something like ones that we have liked before. This is where a good quality dram shop comes in almost essential. They can not only help … Continued
While writing one of last week’s reviews, we realised just how lucky we are with the shops that are local to us in our home town of Bristol. Last week we mentioned one of these, the brilliant Arkwrights in HIghworth … Continued
Good things always start from scheming with friends. About this time last year, me and my Real Dram conspirator were chatting about how we could get to try a wider variety if whisky and how we could share the fun … Continued
Some drams call for a special occasion and some Monday’s call for a special dram. We were really excited to receive this sample dram from the chaps at Claxton’s and have been looking forward to reviewing it for a couple … Continued
My parents have always had a better stocked whisky cabinet than I have and as they have become part time practising OAPs they have spent some of their extra freedom and time taking regular holidays to Scotland. On their last … Continued
Friday saw the fourth gathering of the greatest whisky club in the South West. It was supposed to be at a friends’ house, but due to some building work, it landed in my front room. Which made attendance even easier … Continued
Sometimes intrigue is enough to make you buy a whisky. I was passing through a service station at Christmas, when I spotted a bottle of M&S whisky that seemed to be created in England. This sparked my interest, as I … Continued