vPub Live - The Best of 2026 - so far!

We’ve already slipped past the solstice and are quickly heading towards the halfway point for 2026. As the summer break approaches it’s time to look over the whiskies enjoyed and released to date and cover what I think have been the best. Once more, there’s a lot of choice, and difficult decisions to make. But what a great time to be enjoying whisky! Bring your favourites along - I really hope to welcome you there! Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening 2:58 - Brief intro to topic 6:33 - Welcoming in The Lounge 17:54 - Last week's feedback 23:38 - Why the summer break & schedule 25:54 - What happened to the Recycled (up-cycled!) cask? 33:38 - Best World Whisky so far - Wire Works Chevallier 49:45 - Best Inaugural so far - Aberargie 1:03:27 - Best Blends so far - TB/BSW 9yo Final Release 1:14:45 - Best Indys so far - Jane Street range (Glencadam) 1:29:37 - Best OB so far - Arran Barley 10yo, Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine 1:53:50 - Something genuinely special - Barflies Smögen 2:27:16 - Quiz at the End