Coldorak
@coldorak.bsky.social
🎪 I love whisky! WSET level 2 in spirits with distinction 🥃 SMWS member. Rennes Whisky Club Co-Founder. X/IG: @coldorak. Mastodon: @[email protected] (not active) - my whisky blog: moredramslessdrama.com
A Benromach journey!
Today on More Drams: the classic Benromach 21, the rare and discontinued 35-year-old, plus a unique 2013 Maltbarn indy bottling released as ‘Glen Mosset’.
Curious about these Speyside malts? Full tasting notes and stories: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/19/b...
Today on More Drams: the classic Benromach 21, the rare and discontinued 35-year-old, plus a unique 2013 Maltbarn indy bottling released as ‘Glen Mosset’.
Curious about these Speyside malts? Full tasting notes and stories: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/19/b...
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A Benromach journey!
Today on More Drams: the classic Benromach 21, the rare and discontinued 35-year-old, plus a unique 2013 Maltbarn indy bottling released as ‘Glen Mosset’.
Curious about these Speyside malts? Full tasting notes and stories: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/19/b...
Today on More Drams: the classic Benromach 21, the rare and discontinued 35-year-old, plus a unique 2013 Maltbarn indy bottling released as ‘Glen Mosset’.
Curious about these Speyside malts? Full tasting notes and stories: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/19/b...
I'm going to need so much whisky to survive until the weekend...
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I'm going to need so much whisky to survive until the weekend...
New review on the blog:
The Springbank 5 Year Old 100 Proof marks the return of an iconic bottling that vanished three decades ago. We compare it against the Longrow 100 Proof, successor of the Longrow Red range.
One thrives. One struggles with integration.
moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/17/s...
The Springbank 5 Year Old 100 Proof marks the return of an iconic bottling that vanished three decades ago. We compare it against the Longrow 100 Proof, successor of the Longrow Red range.
One thrives. One struggles with integration.
moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/17/s...
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New review on the blog:
The Springbank 5 Year Old 100 Proof marks the return of an iconic bottling that vanished three decades ago. We compare it against the Longrow 100 Proof, successor of the Longrow Red range.
One thrives. One struggles with integration.
moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/17/s...
The Springbank 5 Year Old 100 Proof marks the return of an iconic bottling that vanished three decades ago. We compare it against the Longrow 100 Proof, successor of the Longrow Red range.
One thrives. One struggles with integration.
moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/17/s...
Amy and Jean Pasquet just released the Jean-Luc Pasquet Très Vieille Fine Champagne, which we review along two older Esprit de Famille Grande Champagne cognacs: Cognac de Bernadette and Cognac de Jean.
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/p...
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/p...
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Amy and Jean Pasquet just released the Jean-Luc Pasquet Très Vieille Fine Champagne, which we review along two older Esprit de Famille Grande Champagne cognacs: Cognac de Bernadette and Cognac de Jean.
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/p...
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/p...
Exploring Loch Lomond’s diversity this week.
Meet two distinctive Scottish malts: the Distillery Edition #6 and Croftengea 2006 (bottled by The Whisky Agency). Bold character, unique heritage — all from Loch Lomond distillery.
Full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio!
Meet two distinctive Scottish malts: the Distillery Edition #6 and Croftengea 2006 (bottled by The Whisky Agency). Bold character, unique heritage — all from Loch Lomond distillery.
Full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio!
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Exploring Loch Lomond’s diversity this week.
Meet two distinctive Scottish malts: the Distillery Edition #6 and Croftengea 2006 (bottled by The Whisky Agency). Bold character, unique heritage — all from Loch Lomond distillery.
Full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio!
Meet two distinctive Scottish malts: the Distillery Edition #6 and Croftengea 2006 (bottled by The Whisky Agency). Bold character, unique heritage — all from Loch Lomond distillery.
Full review on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio!
Yesterday was Sunday. Tomorrow is a bank holiday. I didn't take a day off. So here we are, back to work on Monday like some kind of amateur. Four days of freedom just... evaporated. This is fine.
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Yesterday was Sunday. Tomorrow is a bank holiday. I didn't take a day off. So here we are, back to work on Monday like some kind of amateur. Four days of freedom just... evaporated. This is fine.
When you clock out on Friday and the first dram is calling...
What will be your first dram after work?
What will be your first dram after work?
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
When you clock out on Friday and the first dram is calling...
What will be your first dram after work?
What will be your first dram after work?
A journey into lost Scotch history...
This week on More Drams: two single grains from the silent Dumbarton distillery — the 1986 Scott’s Selection and the 2000 Caskhound.
Discover their story and tasting notes on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/07/d...
This week on More Drams: two single grains from the silent Dumbarton distillery — the 1986 Scott’s Selection and the 2000 Caskhound.
Discover their story and tasting notes on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/07/d...
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A journey into lost Scotch history...
This week on More Drams: two single grains from the silent Dumbarton distillery — the 1986 Scott’s Selection and the 2000 Caskhound.
Discover their story and tasting notes on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/07/d...
This week on More Drams: two single grains from the silent Dumbarton distillery — the 1986 Scott’s Selection and the 2000 Caskhound.
Discover their story and tasting notes on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/07/d...
Can’t believe it’s already been over a month since Whisky Live Paris — and I’m still missing it!
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Can’t believe it’s already been over a month since Whisky Live Paris — and I’m still missing it!
Two American classics, side by side. 🦃🥃
This week on More Drams: we’re tasting Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and the Rare Breed Rye — bold flavour, great value, and a touch of Kentucky tradition.
Full review now live on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio! moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/w...
This week on More Drams: we’re tasting Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and the Rare Breed Rye — bold flavour, great value, and a touch of Kentucky tradition.
Full review now live on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio! moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/w...
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Two American classics, side by side. 🦃🥃
This week on More Drams: we’re tasting Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and the Rare Breed Rye — bold flavour, great value, and a touch of Kentucky tradition.
Full review now live on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio! moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/w...
This week on More Drams: we’re tasting Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and the Rare Breed Rye — bold flavour, great value, and a touch of Kentucky tradition.
Full review now live on More Drams Less Drama — link in bio! moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/05/w...
Five Ben Nevis, five indy bottlers: Wilson & Morgan, Swell de Spirits, Hidden Spirits, Elixir Distillers & Signatory Vintage, one review! Read it on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/03/f...
November 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Five Ben Nevis, five indy bottlers: Wilson & Morgan, Swell de Spirits, Hidden Spirits, Elixir Distillers & Signatory Vintage, one review! Read it on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/03/f...
Dingle recently expanded its core range – we review the new Dingle Single Pot Still, Single Malt and 10-year-old, and their first ever 10yo, released in 2023. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/31/d...
October 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Dingle recently expanded its core range – we review the new Dingle Single Pot Still, Single Malt and 10-year-old, and their first ever 10yo, released in 2023. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/31/d...
We review a pair of indie Glenburgie with a 16-year-old @boutiqueywhisky.bsky.social and a 14-year-old Chorlton Whisky. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/29/g...
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We review a pair of indie Glenburgie with a 16-year-old @boutiqueywhisky.bsky.social and a 14-year-old Chorlton Whisky. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/29/g...
Scapa completely renewed its range in 2024 and we review the brand new Scapa 10-, 16- and 21-year-old, and the discontinued 16-year-old. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/27/s...
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Scapa completely renewed its range in 2024 and we review the brand new Scapa 10-, 16- and 21-year-old, and the discontinued 16-year-old. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/27/s...
The Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection is a trilogy of Highland blended malt whiskies made by Douglas Laing to pair with artisan cheeses. We review all three editions on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/24/t...
October 24, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection is a trilogy of Highland blended malt whiskies made by Douglas Laing to pair with artisan cheeses. We review all three editions on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/24/t...
We try the latest Trésor de Famille with this Jean-Luc Pasquet Le Cognac de Charles, a lot 98 Petite Champagne cognac. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/22/p...
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We try the latest Trésor de Famille with this Jean-Luc Pasquet Le Cognac de Charles, a lot 98 Petite Champagne cognac. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/22/p...
Something quite different on our table with two Ondjaba Namibian whiskies, where peat is replaced by elephant dung. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/20/t...
October 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Something quite different on our table with two Ondjaba Namibian whiskies, where peat is replaced by elephant dung. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/20/t...
Benriach had a major rebranding in 2020, but we review four BenRiach from the 2010s, with three official expressions, including a peated one, and one indy bottling from Liquid Treasures.
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/17/f...
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/17/f...
October 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Benriach had a major rebranding in 2020, but we review four BenRiach from the 2010s, with three official expressions, including a peated one, and one indy bottling from Liquid Treasures.
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/17/f...
Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/17/f...
We review four sherried whiskies with some Auchroisk, Tormore, Benrinnes and Ardmore that Signatory Vintage bottled in their 100 Proof series. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/15/a...
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We review four sherried whiskies with some Auchroisk, Tormore, Benrinnes and Ardmore that Signatory Vintage bottled in their 100 Proof series. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/15/a...
On the menu today, three independent secret Orkney whiskies, bottled by Signatory Vintage, Brühler Whiskyhaus and The Single Cask Limited. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/13/t...
October 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
On the menu today, three independent secret Orkney whiskies, bottled by Signatory Vintage, Brühler Whiskyhaus and The Single Cask Limited. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/13/t...
We review a pair of high ABV and first fill Oloroso matured Glenlivet 2007 bottled by Signatory Vintage for La Maison du Whisky and Kirsch. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/10/t...
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
We review a pair of high ABV and first fill Oloroso matured Glenlivet 2007 bottled by Signatory Vintage for La Maison du Whisky and Kirsch. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/10/t...
We review a trio of independent bottling of Auchroisk from That Boutique-y Whisky Company, van Wees and A.D. Rattray. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/08/a...
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We review a trio of independent bottling of Auchroisk from That Boutique-y Whisky Company, van Wees and A.D. Rattray. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/08/a...
We review a pair of old Tamdhu 8- and 10-year-old bottled in the 1970s, as we really enjoyed last Friday's old miniatures. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/06/t...
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
We review a pair of old Tamdhu 8- and 10-year-old bottled in the 1970s, as we really enjoyed last Friday's old miniatures. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/06/t...
To celebrate a second Whisky Live Paris working with Aberlour, I review two old Aberlour-Glenlivet 9-year-old miniatures from the 1960s/1970s. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/03/t...
October 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
To celebrate a second Whisky Live Paris working with Aberlour, I review two old Aberlour-Glenlivet 9-year-old miniatures from the 1960s/1970s. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/03/t...
We review two out of the three first ever Thai single malt whiskies: the Prakaan Select Cask & Peated Malt. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/01/p...
October 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We review two out of the three first ever Thai single malt whiskies: the Prakaan Select Cask & Peated Malt. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/10/01/p...