The last of a fearsome foursome of Kavalan Whisky tasted in-store. It was a mixed bag I was hoping this one would confirm the hype. A longer blabby version is on my blog.Kavalan Solist Sherry cask: 59…

One of two Solist releases received by the SAQ in September 2017Kavalan Solist Bourbon: 58.6% abv. Cask#B111209009ANose: the nose is hot and pointy right from the gate. Apples, I get that weird copper…

More of the Kavalan tastings session I attended.So if you're looking for clarity in the haze of releases from this distillery, here's what I gather. There are the Solist releases that are the "cherry…

The SAQ recently received 4 Kavalan Expressions amidst silly controversy that made it all the way to the reader mail portion an episode of whiskycast (I think we really need more women in whisky). Ove…

Much like Ardbeg and Laphroaig, Lagavulin is one of those distilleries that has the ability to turn grown men into fanboys. Unlike the latter examples, it does so by releasing very few whiskys and with…

This is a long post but it's to compare both batches. I had the opportunity last year to trade a bottle of Tempest batch VI for a V  with @Nozinan through the kindest of whisky mules @Robert99. It was…

I have tried a few Glengoyne expressions before and it sometimes reminds me a little bit of Arran. Nothing has bowled me over so far but I did enjoy the 15yr old which seemed to take really well to the…

What can one say about Octomore that hasn't been said before? Is this whisky all about muscular posturing (my peat's bigger than yours)? Is it for peat nerds who must own every single edition (like…

Gordon & Macphail "Private reserve series", this is standard peated Caol Ila distilled in 2001 matured in bourbon casks and finished in Hermitage wine casks (Syrah). It seems that there are a few herm…

The concept of this whisky is a bit of a head scratcher to me, no matter what the marketing blurb says I don't really see the parallel between Brooklyn and Jura. Although I suppose this is a good way to…