I've been lucky enough to own multiple bottles of this beauty so I tend to drink this one at will! But I gloat. Let's talk about the nose, shall we? The powerful aromas makes me feel like a captain on…

This is a single cask, cask strength malt bottled specially for the Dubai Duty Free. Coming in at a hefty 58.7% it aims to appeal to the serious malt drinker who like his malts tough!Rather an unusual…

This is Islay's first farm distillery. Which means that they grow their own barley instead of buying it. The distiller is very very new and, hence, the expressions on offer are almost foetal in age.This…

I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Paterson recently and one of the whiskies he shared with us was the Dalmore 18. Very much like Mr Paterson's personality the nose is big! Huge creamy chunks of sugar…

I had the Isle of Jura Superstition at a tasting with Richard Paterson lately and so I wasn't sure whether it was his infectious energy or the actual malt that actually had an impact on me.The nose was…

It's called Two Continents because it's been matured in both India and Scotland. I don't know who thought of doing that but they're on to something special here.The 2nd Edition is slightly stronger than…

Ardmore is slowly becoming one of my top 5 distilleries and this 25 year old expression has a lot to do with it.One of the most pleasant noses I've come across recently. I expected a slap in the face …

My first review of a Dalwhinnie and the 15 year old expression I was after for a while. Finally managed a taste and it seems like I'll be sourcing a few more.The nose is typical Highland complexities…

I was a bit hesitant to try the Royal Salute 21, being wary of gimmicks and marketing led premium prices that dominate the upper end of the blends market.What I discovered was an excellent surprise!A…

The nose is quite nice with strong vanilla and figs intermingled with citrusy orange. The palate offers you sweet honey and pudding and then towards the end a warm aroma of spicy burnt ginger and orange…