Scotch Whisky reviews

Nose: Ah, this is a very refreshing and enjoyable nose. There's an initial bust of honey and a mealy grain, but it gives way to tropical fruit - mango, papaya, guava. Pineapple and a hint of oak by way…

As many of you my fine friends know, I work at a beer importers. We bring the good stuff into Australia. If you've ever seen some of my beers, Weihenstephan, Sierra Nevada, Green Flash, Theakston's, etc…

My wife recently bought me the coolest calender ever made for me for Christmas.A whisky calender!24 different samples bottled by Master of Malt, covering a variety of styles, ages, strengths and count…

I have had this bottle opened for about a month. A good third is remaining. I only mention this for the interests of oxidization effects, if any.I really enjoyed this the night I opened it, and immedi…

Color is a deep amber, but this is the natural color. Very long, thin legs. The nose is rich in toffee and raisons and baked fruits, maybe apples and pears straight out the oven, but just a little of the…

The Whisky Mercenary – aka Jürgen Vromans – bottled a 15 year old Clynelish from 1997. I know from experience that Clynelish 1997 is the good stuff. Remember the wonderful Clynelish 1997 from The Whis…

Here it is, the newest bottling from The Whisky Mercenary. And while he played it safe with the release of a Bowmore, Clynelish and Bunnahabhain to conquer his place on the market of independent bottlers…

I first tried this at the Spirits in the Sky festival in Leuven (B), when Jürgen offered me a sample. It was great. So I was very happy that the Whisky Mercenary decided to send me sample of all of his…

Nose: Starting very fruity and beguiling with notes of exotic fruit salad : pineapple, papaya , Lychee in sweet sugary nectar , Vanilla pods. A touch of Granny Smith apple peel, Muscovado sugar, wood…

I have met Jürgen Vromans a couple of time, always a helping hand at whisky festivals. Perhaps that is where he discovered his love for independent bottlers? So he started doing it himself. He just…