Scotch Whisky reviews

This final cask, put down on 27th November 1998 was bottled by the Glengarry Cask Ownvers in April 2009. Due to a typo, the label says Fresh Sherry, while in fact it is a refill sherry. So it is best to…

This is the sister cask of refill sherry 385. It was also filled on 20th November 1998 and bottled in April 2009. So like the others in this series, it is a 10 Year Old. I am putting them head-to-head…

This cask, number 399, was distilled on 20 November 1998 and bottled ten years later, in April 2009, at cask strength. It is part of the Glengarry Casks Owners series. This is a refill bourbon, the only…

Color: dark honey.Nose: a bouquet of spiced sweets. I'm initially reminded of mulled wine and hot apple cider, with hints of brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Very fruity, with orange peels…

Last fall, while perusing the contents of the locked glass cases at Binny’s, I casually remarked to my wife, “Maybe someday,” in reference to Johnnie Walker Blue Label. In my mind, my comment meant,…

Nose: Ah! This is a nice one. Sherried and lovely. Rum soaked sultanas , dates and figs. Lovely fruit salad effect. Yumm. Some old furniture and cigar leaves. A certain earthiness and peat with wood…

Color: amber.Nose: On first whiff the odor of alcohol is overwhelming, like sniffing astringent. Let it breath a little, and the nose opens up quite a bit. The scent of alcohol gradually gives way to a…

Nose: starts spicy – sweet with peppermint cinnamon gum , peat , BBQ smoke as in sweet BBQ marinade some vanilla too. Soot and wee soapiness with brine and smoke. It’s young and Alive!Palate: very nice…