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: @coldorak@glasgow.social (not active) - my whisky blog: moredramslessdrama.com
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!
Will these two Lowland whiskies be gems uncovered?
This week on More Drams: two Lowland malts from The Whisky Agency — a Glenkinchie 2008 and an Auchentoshan 1999.
Discover what makes these drams special on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/10/g...
This week on More Drams: two Lowland malts from The Whisky Agency — a Glenkinchie 2008 and an Auchentoshan 1999.
Discover what makes these drams special on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/10/g...
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Will these two Lowland whiskies be gems uncovered?
This week on More Drams: two Lowland malts from The Whisky Agency — a Glenkinchie 2008 and an Auchentoshan 1999.
Discover what makes these drams special on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/10/g...
This week on More Drams: two Lowland malts from The Whisky Agency — a Glenkinchie 2008 and an Auchentoshan 1999.
Discover what makes these drams special on More Drams Less Drama : moredramslessdrama.com/2025/11/10/g...
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...
We review a pair of old Glenrothes 1996 Cadenhead and 1993 SMWS, from one of the lesser-known Edrington distilleries. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/29/g...
September 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
We review a pair of old Glenrothes 1996 Cadenhead and 1993 SMWS, from one of the lesser-known Edrington distilleries. Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/29/g...
Glen Scotia recently added a new 12yo whisky to their core range: the Glen Scotia 12-year-old Tropical Fruit & Coastal Spray. Are the promises from its name kept? Find out on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/26/g...
September 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Glen Scotia recently added a new 12yo whisky to their core range: the Glen Scotia 12-year-old Tropical Fruit & Coastal Spray. Are the promises from its name kept? Find out on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/26/g...
We compare two apple brandies with 30% ABV separating them: a Christian Drouin 21yo Boutique-y Calvados vs an unreleased 12yo English apple brandy from London Distillery Co . Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/24/d...
September 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We compare two apple brandies with 30% ABV separating them: a Christian Drouin 21yo Boutique-y Calvados vs an unreleased 12yo English apple brandy from London Distillery Co . Read the review on More Drams Less Drama: moredramslessdrama.com/2025/09/24/d...