This single malt has been part of GlenDronach's core range since it was launched in 2009 by the distillery's new, independent owners. It replaced the 15yo that was available in the 1990ies.The nose is…

Hakushu distillery is located in the Southern Japanese Alps and is owned by Suntory, one of the big two Japanese single malt distillers. The distillery started operating in 1973 on the 50th anniversary…

This is Longmorn's standard expression. It replaced the 15yo in 2007 and was created in an effort to reposition Longmorn as a premium brand, which is probably why it comes with some very nice packaging…

This expression was replaced with the 18yo in 2009. It seems to have been the Prince of Wales' favourite dram for many years, so I was curious what this might taste like.The nose is classic Laphroaig…

This has been a favourite of mine for quite some time. It has been matured in a complex mixture of casks including ex-sherry, ex-bourbon and mizunara oak.The nose has got a heavily sherried profile. Wow…

Hibiki is a mix of different malt whiskies from the Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries as well as of grain whisky from the Chita distillery.The nose is quite floral, with plenty of vanilla, a hint of…

This particular Mortlach was distilled on 15 October 1987 and was bottled by Mackillop's at cask strength from cask number 3689 in April 2011.The nose is beautiful with notes of dark chocolate, toffee…

This was a present from a fellow malt maniac in Japan. I am tasting it on a rather warm spring evening.The nose is love at first sight: it is fragrant and sweet with hints of chocolate, marzipan and some…

This bottle was recommended to me by a fellow malt maniac in Japan. My review refers to the 2010 edition.The nose is medicinal, with smoke from burnt leaves, vanilla, and a hint of brine. With water…

This was my very first Auchentoshan, and having heard a lot of good things about the 12yo I was naturally quite curious to taste it myself.Considering the overall experience I liked the nose best. My…