The Dramthology Bookshelf: seven whisky books on a wooden shelf

About us

Small, glass, wax-covered bottles full of joy.

Drinks by the Dram started with a simple, slightly selfish idea: we wanted to try more whisky without buying more whisky. 

We were becoming increasingly aware that a full bottle is a commitment: of money, of shelf space, of faith. After all seventy quid is a lot to spend to find out you don’t like peat. It turns out we weren't the only ones who thought this was a good idea.

Soon we began to explore gin, rum, vodka and other categories to find exceptional drams. The hard work's done, leaving you the joy to explore and discover.

Drinks by the Dram Premium Tasting Sets

Our story

Big on spirits. Small on bottles.

We've been filling tiny bottles since 2010. In that time we've worked our way through more casks, more categories and more sealing wax than we'd care to admit to our accountant. We started with a range of drams and basic tasting sets, that, in 2012, evolved into the original spirits advent calendars. That went pretty well.

Today we have a polished range that offers everything you might need in order to gift, treat or explore the world of spirits.

How we choose

How a dram earns its place

Every set starts with a tasting. Then another tasting. Then probably a lively debate about sleeve designs and box materials and logistical and procurement problem solving. We then likely undertake a third tasting, just to be sure. It's a tough job, but we're committed.

Each dram is chosen for a reason. It might show off where a spirit comes from, how it's made, or it might just win its place when it hits the lips. If a dram doesn't earn its place, it doesn't go in the box, no exceptions.

The experience

Anchored in ritual

The ritual for us is almost as important as the product itself. We want the experience of giving or receiving a gift, or exploring something new, to transcend the process of just pour and sip. So from unboxing, to savouring the last drop of that delicious dram in your glass, we've designed the experience to enjoy from start to finish.

The unboxing

The wax seal

The detail

The measure

Little drams, big discoveries.

We'll never claim a 3cl bottle will change your life. It might change what you drink on Friday, though.