When trying a whisky I try to avoid reading tasting notes so as to keep a clean slate. Bruichladdich 18 year old, therefore, was able to throw me a curveball. I really like Islay whiskies and although…

Proof (proofbrands.com) is a company out of Toronto, Ontario that distills not only whisky but also vodka and rum. As such, they may not put as much emphasis on nor be as versed in the particulars of…

Sampled neat, after caesar salad and balsamic chicken poutine and lager as well as white wine. Nose: Very sharp smell to the dram. Strongest smell I got was a crisp oak, but there was a very small "so…

I've never had much patience for Bourbon. The only time I had previously tried the stuff was when I was younger and never stopped to appreciate it. I was just now out at a Southern US-themed restaurant…

Sampled neat, after a lunch consisting of a spicy chicken sandwich and fries. Nose: A smooth consistent smell, with a faint hint of what I thought smelled like butter tarts or raisins right at the beg…

Sampled by itself, neat, room temperature.Nose: The warmth of the whisky really penetrates deep into the nose. It's a sharp sensation. A little bit of cinnamon faintly apparent. Strong oak throughout.…

When I sampled Cardhu, I had it as part of a tasting flight at a pub. I selected Cardhu from the list, which was supposedly organized from sweet and fruity to dark and peaty. Cardhu was the last listed…