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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · 10d

Another week, another Rye review, Heaven Hill’s Pikesville Rye this time. It is a chance to try a bottle often suggested as a great affordable rye (in the US), and it allows me to have a peek at the story of a brand that traces its origins before prohibition.

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The Drinker in the Rye: Pikesville Straight Rye Review

After looking at the Sagamore Spirit Rye as a first example of Maryland Rye, today I review Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey and its history

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · 18d

Reviewing the New Riff Malted Rye 6-year-old Bottled in Bond gives me a chance to explore a different style from your standard North American Rye bottlings. Is it more Rye or more malted grain whisky, and maybe, is it just the perfect Rye for Single Malt lovers?

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The Drinker in the Rye: New Riff Malted Rye Review

Time to continue my exploration of Rye Whiskey and time to review an unusual Rye, the New Riff 100% Malted Rye.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · 24d

Today I am looking at another entry-level Rye, the Sagamore Spirit Rye and taking the opportunity to learn about Maryland-style rye whiskeys, what they are today, and what they (possibly) were before prohibition.

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The Drinker in the Rye: Sagamore Spirit Rye Review

For the second instalment of this series on Rye Whiskey, I am going to review the Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey another entry level option.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · 28d

With the weather turning cooler, I am in the mood to explore some Rye whiskey. To kick things off, I am tasting Redwood Empire’s Emerald Giant. As much as I love the artwork on the label, this is one of those times where the artworks beats the liquid.

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The Drinker in the Rye: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Review

After a small interruption it is time to look at Rye Whisky with today’s review of the Redwood Empire Emerald Giant.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Sep 23

New core range releases from Scottish distilleries are not a common thing. So when Glen Scotia released a new 12 year old, all naturally presented at that, I knew I had to take a pause from the planned posting schedule and have a taste.

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Glen Scotia 12 year old review: a new core range staple?

Glen Scotia recently released a new core release, the 12 year old which I review today. Is this a new addition a new single malt staple?

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Sep 17

Wrapping up my look at alternatives to popular entry-level whiskies, with peat. Specifically alternatives to one of the most popular reviews on my site, Ledaig 10. When it comes to peat, drinkers seem to be looking for a more intensity and integrity- great news!

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Five Alternatives to: Ledaig 10

Today, I wrap up my series on whisky alternatives taking a look at bottles to try if you like the Ledaig 10-year-old

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Sep 10

In part three of my series on alternatives to popular entry level whiskies, I dive into alternatives to Tamdhu 12.

It’s a bit ironic to suggest alternatives to a whisky which itself is often suggested as an alternative but I am easily amused.

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Five Alternatives to Tamdhu 12

In my next episode of alternatives to popular entry level whiskies I am looking at Tamdhu 12 and five greta options to explore.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Sep 2

For my next look at alternatives to popular entry level single malts, I put together five suggestions to explore for those who enjoy Aberlour’s 12 double cask.

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Five Alternatives to Aberlour 12 Double Cask

Continuing in my series about alternatives to popular entry-level whiskies, today I look at five alternatives to the Aberlour 12 Double Cask.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Aug 26

I am going back to the early days of my blog, started to help other whisky-curious drinkers explore the wonderful world of whisky. Offering some help with the early steps seems only fair. Starting today with my five alternatives to Glenfiddich 12.

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Five Alternatives to Glenfiddich 12

Time to go back to beginner's whiskies and look at options to explore further, starting today with my five alternatives to Glenfiddich 12.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last stop in my series on teen age statement whiskies and time to look at a brand which I have become a fan of but I am also concerned for seeing the direction their parent company is taking. Time to look at anCnoc/Knockdhu and their 18!year old release.

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: anCnoc 18 year old review

All good things must come to an end, and so does this series dedicated to teenage whiskies with today’s review of the anCnoc 18-year-old.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Aug 12

There are few single malts in the 18-year-old category that match the quality-to-price ratio of the Loch Lomond 18. Considering we still haven’t seen bottling fully produced under master distiller Michael Henry, I think the best is still to come for Loch Lomond.

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Loch Lomond 18 year old Review

Time to jump to the last stop of this teenage whisky exporation with today's review of the Loch Lomond 18 year old

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Aug 5

A surprising blind tasting result made me doubt my own Craigellachie 17 hype - was I a victim of the echo chamber effect? Patience and time brought me back to my initial excitement, a good lesson on not judging a whisky via an isolated dram.

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Craigellachie 17 year old review

Time to slowly take another step up the ladder of teenage whiskies with this review of the Craigellachie 17 years old.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today’s review of the Kilkeran 16 brings a reflection on scoring scales and why I decided to stick to Dramface’s 10-point scale from day 1, rather than the more ubiquitous, but flawed, 100 point scale. That this is also my highest rated review, is the cherry on top.

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Kilkerran 16 Year Old Review

Time to move upwards in this teenage whiskies series, after a row of 15 yo. Just a little step up, to review the Kilkerran 16.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jul 23

Benromach has a special place in my whisky affections. The 10 year old is the ideal dram for budding enthusiasts, and the 2014 Cask Strength remains my highest scoring review.
So I couldn’t waste the chance to add another Benromach review, the 15 year old this time.
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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Benromach 15 Review & Insider Rumours

I couldn’t waste the chance to add another Benromach review, this time the 15 year old, which fits perfectly in this series on teen whiskies.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today’s review of the Old Pulteney 15 gives me a chance to revisit a distillery which I enjoyed during my early days but pretty much ignored since then. And the reason for that is a mixture of peer pressure and evolving tastes. Was it the right choice?

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Old Pulteney 15 Review

Today’s review of the Old Pulteney 15 gives me a chance to revisit a distillery I enjoyed during my early days but rapidly moved beyond.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jul 2

The l heatwave in Europe doesn’t make for whisky-dinking weather. So the temptation to take a small break has been strong. Instead, it is time to kick off a series of reviews dedicated to teen malts - I had to start with a summery whisky: the Glencadam 15-year-old.

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Teenage Whisky Kicks: Glencadam 15 year old Review

Given the current heatwave,I had to start this new seres on teen whiskies with this review of the Glencadam 15, a great summer dram

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jun 25

And so, I get to the (temporary) end of this Global Intermission. Temporary because I have only touched a tiny part of the whisky scene outside of the British Isles.

I am wrapping things up with this review of the Westland American Single Malt Sherry Wood.

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A Global Intermisison: Westland Sherry Wood Review

Time to wrap up my Global Intermissions, for now, with American Single Malt and this review of the Westland Sherry Wood.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jun 18

My little tour of world whisky brings me to Sweden and Mackmyra. After last year’s bankruptcy, the new ownership is trying to right the ship. I’ll wait and see, meanwhile i am reviewing their core range Svensk Ek.

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A Global Intermission: Mackmyra Svensk Ek Review

Time to move on to old Europe outside of the British Isles in this short Global break with this review of the Mackmyra Svensk Ek

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · Jun 2

I am using my short break from Scottish whisky to dip my toes into Japanese whisky, a category I have actively avoided for a few years. I am starting today with the Nikka Miyagikyo. Maybe I should reconsider my stance….but those prices still remain a pain point.

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A Global Intermission: Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Review

For the next post I am off to Japan. Today, I review Nikka’s Miyagikyo Single Malt, the flagship non-age stated expression.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 25

Over the next month, I’ll take a little break from Scotland and try a few World Whiskies. For once, availibiity rather than intention is deciding what I will review. I am starting with the Indri Trini, late to the party but keen to find out what the fuss is about.

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A Global Intermission: Indri Trini Review

I am taking a break from Scottland exploring a couple of world whiskies. Starting from India with this review of the Indri Trini.

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 18

Final sample from Cadenhead’s February 2025 releases, a maritime Lediag 14 yo with gentle smoke and just an edge of that typical lactic funk.

And with that this little 100th review celebration is over. Thank you for following and visiting the blog and to a 100 more!

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Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 17

Two Cadenhead’s Enigma’s bottlings from the February releases. The Irish single malt is unusual, tropical but very reminiscent of corn spirit. The Speyside, finished in Pineau des Charentes cask is a rich and elegant Speysider, one of my favourites from this bunch of releases

Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 14

It is always refreshing to get a chance to try an ex-Boubon take from a distillery like GlenAllachie, which I always associate with Sherry and cask finishes. Fruity, spicy and, intriguingly, still nutty even with no Sherry in sight.

Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 13

Cadenhead’s Original Collection 13 years old: as fruity and sweet as it gets.

Road to Dram @roadtodram.bsky.social · May 12

This week Road to Dram reaches its 100th review. Peanuts, but it still makes me proud.
To celebrate, I am going to dive into Cadenhead’s February 2025 releases. The full reviews will go live on schedule next Saturday but until then, I will share a little teaser every day, to a 100 more!

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