I've got a batch 24 bottle of this cask strenght, un-chillfiltered dram.It's dark and sexy to say the least. It looks great and smells even better.On the earty nose there is Oloroso sherry and raisins…

This is the cream label Dalmore 12 Year Old I'm talking about, bottled in the mid-1990s. I tried this from a miniature. So this is the 'old' Dalmore 12.On the nose, I sense malt, orange and sherry and…

I just had to try another Irish after the dissappointing Paddy the other day. So I gave this Powers 'Gold Label' a go.The John Powers Distillery closed in 1974 and all production was moved to New Midl…

OK, for starters, this is only the second Ardbeg I've tried, after the 10 Year Old (which is without a doubt one of the best Scotch's I've had so far). So Blasda gets a head start. And since Blasda is…

I am a fan of Irish whiskey, but this one took my enthusiasm down a few notches.This blend has a lively nose with citrus and flowers, but the grain is predominant.On the palate it's smooth, too smooth…

After having tasted the Clontarf Single malt (which was surpringly good) and the Clontarf Reserve (which I dubbed the Single Malt's little brother), I had the final Clontarf, the Classic Blend.This was…

I've had a few American bourbons and/or whiskeys and have to say this is my favourite so far.The color is gold to copper and the dram is very oily. The liquid literally sticks to the glass for minutes…

I had this dram last night, when visiting friends. While the bottle looks nice enough and the color is fine, as is the viscocity, this dram was not impressive. At all.On the nose, you'll find malt and…

I had this before lunch with my colleagues the other day. It was my first encounter with Bruichladdich and it was one to remember.The nose is very fruity with tones of oranges, rather clean and with oak…

First off, I have to admit: I'm really into Auchentoshan. My cabinet is proof of that. I'm getting the 1988 Bordeaux Finish (£105) as well as the 1978 Bourbon Matured (£355) for my 40th birthday next…