Scotch Whisky reviews

The nose invigorates: a very pure nose, heady, with peat that cuts through and yet is not overpowering. None of the tar-like character of Ardbeg. And I should say this older Talisker is more heady and…

Cask in a Van is a concept from GlenDronach in which they tour Belgium with a cask of whisky in their van. With the enforcement of the new law, this was no longer possible in 2012. But the GlenDronach…

I've heard tell the nose on this one is full. Wrong. It's not, but it's quite pleasant: Koffee klatch, dark chocolate, oaky goodness, smoking peat curling round an elf's little chimney somewhere deep in…

Nose: Big winey notes and tannins. Sweet. Fruity as in marmalade: Think apricot. Smoke And peat that go well with the sweeter notes.Palate: Mega smoke with lots of sweetness and something I can’t quite…

GlenDronach just presented its new batch of single casks, which were fine drams each. They made me look in my sample cabinet and lo and behold, I have two samples from 2011 releases. Oloroso Sherry Butt…

This 18 Year Old GlenDronach was named after its founder, James Allardice, who preferred chasing women in London than taking care of his distillery. It matured for 18 years on oloroso sherry casks. I…

Description: Over 50% malt, consisting of two northern highland and one Speyside malt along with the Lowland grain whisky. Mostly aged in first-fill American oak, but also toasted French oak and sherry…

A'bunadh is definitely my go to scotch! It's amazing how small differences from batch to batch can make a subtle but huge difference. So far I've tried batches 37,38,and 44. 38 is the least favorite, and…