JW Black label has become my standard No.1 blend over the years because it's readily available, consistent and has a taste of island smoke which I love. I've had many more expensive blends but I still…

A trip to the 'whisky exchange' shop in London's Borough Market is a unique experience. In addition to the 1500 bottles on display and the friendly and knowledgeable staff is the casks. At any one time…

A result of a visit to the whisky exchange shop in London (highly recommended if you're in town). The nose is what's fascinating to me with this bottle. Not the greatest nose ever but it hides it's…

Bottled for Tesco in the UK by Whyte and Mackay, this is an excellent value single malt. I've tried several UK supermarket islays and this is my favourite so far. It reminds me first of a cheaper Bowmore…

Apparently made for Tesco's by Whyte and Mackay this is a really good cheap blended 8 year old scotch.Some similarity to Bailie Nicol Jarvie on the palate, same citrus acid bite.Firstly it's commendable…

Only reveals it self about half way down the bottle. It's waited 16 years so it needs some time to open, but it's well worth the wait. Nose - Not the best nose, but this is deceptive. It's rich and warm…

This is a classic low to mid end blend. Unlike the other blends of this price, it has less of the caramel sweetness that lesser quality slurps use to cover up weakness in their constitution. It's simple…

Although it's summer when I write this. Quarter cask is best suited to the winter months. Sat in front of a lovely wood fire, after a bracing walk in the glens. It's quite close to the 10 year old. Maybe…

Nose - Marshmallow, spice and leather jackets. Like a sweet hippy incense. Lovely.Palate - Very silky, oily, it slips around your mouth and almost seems too much but then the flavours come through. It's…

This must be one of the best value malts on the market. It's apparantly un-peated but its so rich and full on the palate that you wouldn't know it. I absolutely love it. Extra points for the price, it's…