Every month, we share the bottle we’re enjoying most and the reasons behind our picks.
From smooth whiskies to refreshing wines, gins, or beers, see what’s in their glasses and maybe find your next favourite too. Explore this month’s picks →
Our Bottles of the Month
NOVEMBER 2025
Ben's
Epic Drams Linkwood 10 Year Old (Cask #315399)
This month’s pick from Ben comes from one of Scotland’s newest independent bottlers Epic Drams, founded earlier this year by Euan, with one goal in mind: to share exceptional single cask, cask strength whiskies with fellow enthusiasts at prices that won’t break the bank.
The Linkwood Single Cask is a perfect example of what Epic Drams is all about — character, craftsmanship, and flavour.
👃 Nose: Fresh and herbaceous, with floral, grassy notes, hints of barley, and gentle oak.
👅 Palate: Soft caramel and butterscotch up front, giving way to delicate vegetal tones and that classic Linkwood bitterness.
🏁 Finish: Long, dry, and pleasantly lingering, with a subtle fruitiness that ties it all together.
💪 ABV: 57.8% | Age: 10 Years | Cask Type: Hogshead | Region: Speyside
A beautiful dram that showcases both the finesse of Linkwood and the passion behind Euan’s vision making single cask magic more accessible to us all.
See more at Epic Drams
Lewis'
Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt
This month, Lewis has chosen something beautifully English — the Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt. Distilled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this whisky showcases the best of English craftsmanship with big, bold flavours and a touch of elegance.
The Signature release is made using locally grown barley, floor-malted by hand and distilled slowly to capture rich, full-bodied character. Matured in a combination of premium first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels and STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred) red wine casks, it’s a vibrant, fruit-forward dram that’s both approachable and full of depth.
👃 Nose: Honey and red fruits, with notes of malt, toasted oak, and a hint of citrus.
👅 Palate: Rich and creamy with layers of caramelised sugar, ripe berries, and gentle spice.
🏁 Finish: Long and warming, with lingering vanilla and a touch of dry oak.
💪 ABV: 46% | Cask Type: Premium First-Fill ex-Bourbon & STR Red Wine Casks | Region: England
A standout English single malt that balances tradition with innovation — and a great reminder that world-class whisky isn’t just made north of the border.
See more at Cotswold Distillery
OCTOBER 2025
Ben's
The GlenAllachie 17 Year Old – Ex-Solera Sherry Cask Finish (Distillery Exclusive)
My first bottle of the month review had to be a @theglenallachie_ , I’ve long been a fan of the distillery and the craft of Master Blender Billy Walker.
For October, I’ve chosen a whisky that perfectly captures the season’s mood. Matured in an ex-solera sherry cask and bottled at a commanding 58.1% ABV, this dram is all about richness and depth.
👃 Nose: Espresso, brandied honeycomb and poached pears, with spiced orange, cinnamon-coated hazelnuts and buttercream.
👅 Taste: Cocoa, raisins and heather honey, followed by caramelised sugar, mocha and maraschino cherries, with cinnamon and ginger on the 🏁.
For me, it embodies everything I want October drams to be: bold, indulgent, and deeply comforting.
✨ What’s your favourite GlenAllachie bottle? Would it make it in your October bottle of the month?
Lewis'
Lochlea Single Malt – Our Barley
For my first bottle of the month, I’m going with a recent discovery Lochlea. Having not heard much about them before, I thought I would give them a try, and I was not disappointed. A fantastic little dram that really surprised me with its depth and balance.
Matured in a combination of first-fill Bourbon, sherry, and STR casks, Our Barley delivers a beautifully layered single malt that feels both fresh and full of character.
👃 Nose: Sweet, juicy fruit salad, a drizzle of honey, and sugared orange peel with soft notes of grassy malt beneath.
👅 Palate: Buttered soda bread, crushed almonds, tinned peaches with Chantilly cream. Prickles of peppery barley gently build.
🏁 Finish: A touch of maple syrup and nutty, toasted oak. Creamy layers of vanilla soften the spice.
For me, Our Barley shows exactly what makes Lochlea exciting, a whisky that’s youthful yet refined, approachable yet distinctive. It’s a dram that leaves me eager to see how this distillery develops in the years ahead.
✨ What’s your favourite Lochlea expression so far?