Anyone who knows me, even those who don't like whisky, are aware of my slightly irrational love for Lagavulin. So I'll try to be objective, but you've been warned. Thanks to @Nozinan for the reviewed…

Triple Wood is an extension of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Like Quarter Cask, Triple Wood is matured for 5-11 years in ex-bourbon American oak casks (Maker's Mark?) and is then transferred to smaller Amer…

This was my first ever blind tasting. It was a very fun experience that I hope to repeat soon. I even started a “blind tastings” thread about it. This was my first ever Indian Single Malt whisky, and it…

Red Bush is the latest blended whiskey offering from Bushmills. I'm quite fond of the Sherry cask matured Black Bush so I was eager to try their ex-bourbon cask offering, especially since it was on sale…

Canadian Club is one of the most popular brands of Canadian whisky. Heck, it was featured prominently in AMC's Mad Men as Don Draper's whisky of choice. Canadian Club Chairman's Select 100% Rye is som…

I've wanted to try this Bruichladdich for a long time but I've never brought myself to pull the trigger on it without trying it first. Luckily, a friend of mine (my wife's cousin's husband) opened a…

This is an abbreviated version of an upcoming blog postBlended malt scotch whisky is an interesting case study. Blended malt, a mix of different single malt scotches, supposedly allows for greater fle…

This review is from a sample graciously provided by @NozinanThis is the Original lot 1867, opened Sept 2015, gassed after each use, 2/3 full when sample was poured April 18 2018.* Nose (undiluted): brown…

I bought my first Springbank, a 10 year old, a little over a year ago. I purchased it based on nought but its Internet reputation and a seal of approval from the inimitable Ralfy. I was not disappointed…

Highwood is not known for its over the top marketing. You might call them the "anti-Macallan". The Macallan has recently unveiled a new visitor centre and distillery worth upward of £140 million (appr…