Commentary & News

The Top 10 Whisk(e)y-Producing Countries in the World
Explore ten whisky-producing countries, from Scotland and Ireland to Taiwan and Australia, and discover the traditions, climates and flavours that shape their whiskies. Read more...
The Many Faces of Peat: How Region Shapes Scotch Whisky
From Islay’s medicinal smoke to Orkney’s floral peat, explore how Scotland’s landscape shapes the many faces of peat in Scotch whisky. Read more...
Campbeltown but not whisky
Forget the whisky for a minute: Campbeltown's history is full of Viking kings dragging ships overland, a Beatle in hiding, a Concorde backup runway, and cows that outrank everything else... Read more...
Where Does Clynelish Whisky Go?
Clynelish is one of Scotland's most distinctive single malts — waxy, oily and complex. But its story is less about the bottle on the shelf and more about what's hidden... Read more...
Why Is Clynelish Whisky So Waxy?
Clynelish is one of Scotland's most distinctive single malts — and its famous waxy, mouth-coating character comes down to something most distilleries would consider a problem. We explore the feints... Read more...
The Tropical Islay: Why independently bottled Bowmore is Singapore’s best-kept secret
Singapore's whisky enthusiasts know that independently bottled Bowmore is anything but a peat monster. Stripped of heavy cask manipulation, it reveals a tropical fruit powerhouse - and Living Souls is... Read more...
Reclaiming the Liquid: Why independent bottlers matter in the era of ultra-luxury
As official bottlings chase luxury status, independent bottlers are preserving what matters most — the liquid. Here's why that distinction has never been more important for the serious enthusiast. Read more...
Why we're bringing this Old Orkney to Singapore
The Old Orkney 8 Year Old by Decadent Drinks is one of the best-value single malts you can buy in Singapore right now. Here's why we're stocking it. Read more...
The Legend of "O.O.": The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Old Orkney Whisky
From a windswept seaport in 1817 to the shelves of modern collectors, the story of Old Orkney — Scotland's legendary "O.O." whisky — is one of ambition, loss, and remarkable... Read more...
Lower yields, more flavour - the Golden Promise
More flavour, better mouthfeel, character & integrity — Golden Promise barley should be on everyone’s lips. Read more...
Ardnamurchan Distillery - a Bobson Spirits favourite
Ardnamurchan Distillery: West Coast Whisky with a Sense of Place There are plenty of great reasons to explore Scotch whisky, but sometimes the most interesting bottles come from distilleries that... Read more...
The Illusion in Your Glass: why blind taste whisky?
Take away the visual cues that trigger your biases — blind tasting forces an honest conversation between your palate and the spirit. Read more...
Drinking Well, Not Just Drinking More
Drinking well isn't about drinking more expensive whisky or building the biggest collection. It's about curiosity — discovering independent bottlers, exploring different casks, and chasing flavour over fame. That's the... Read more...
From the Highlands to the Straits: why a fruity whisky is the pour for Singapore
Fruity whiskies are the perfect pour for Singapore's tropical climate — their bright acidity, vibrant citrus notes, and lighter mouthfeel feel refreshing rather than heavy, pairing beautifully with the heat... Read more...