Scotch Whisky reviews

Happy New Year! The Nadurra is effervesecent and fizzy like a glass a champagne.The oak really influences the nose which has a heavy dose of vanilla, banana, some citrus, all in a refreshing package.The…

Ok, I have read each of the three previous reviews of this bottle. Based on the descriptions I either experienced an 'off' bottle that was off in a wonderful way, or Hazelburn has done a tremendous job…

The most incredible thing of this whisky is its sea-salt nose. When I first opened the bottle I spent an half hour smelling the cork, adsorbing that beatiful smell of enraged sea, feeling as I was there…

I had the privilege of enjoying a vertical tasting of a range of Glenfarclas (10, 15, 21, 25, 30, 40 and 105), put on by George Grant himself, at the Mash Tun in Aberlour at the Speyside Whisky Festival…

Tasted as part of a flight of Glenlivet along with the 15 y/o French Oak and the 16 y/o Nadurra.There's a lot going on here. Considerably complex with a darker edge to some of the younger Glenvlivet…

Significantly richer sherry colour. Bright vanilla and oak on the nose with maybe a hint of rancio.Much more alcohol influence than the 10 year old although only 3% more alcohol. Lots of fire-y malt body…

Colour is light cream ale. Touch of wood and some caramel and toffee aromas.Slightly sweet malted barley flavours, short finish that is very sweet finish.Paired with the haggis, tatties and ... well…

Punchy and of medium-body. Nose: Oak and wood shavings, hints of crème de cacao and marmalade. Also notes of apple blossom and cut flowers. The palate: Sweet and rich. There are notes of winter spice and…

In a couple of earlier reviews, I had some less-than-positive comments about Balvenie, and I now wish I could edit those reviews to qualify my opinions. In short, the first three Balvenie expressions I…