Scotch Whisky reviews

Ardbeg has a reputation of being a very peaty Whisky and one of the finest representations of Islay style single malts. What I would say distinguishes Ardbeg from other Islay Malts is it's well balanced…

it all started with a wee sample swap with fellow whisky lover and blogger David Carson of ‘glenuntitled’. i fancies this one immediately, as a big Longrow / SB fan, and quite keen on the wine finishes…

ose: Zesty with lemon drops, sweet wood , peat smoke , earthy peat camphor. Wax and dust.Palate: Malty, smoke and peat and dirty earth with some zest. Not very complex.Finish: medium. Bitter earth with…

Color: rose-tinted gold.Nose: light, floral and fruity. Grapes, apricots, and pears.Body: medium.Palate: Oak, vanilla, fruit cocktail, amaretto, and nutmeg.Finish: honey and cinnamon, but relatively…

My first encounter with North British (coincidentally exactly one year ago, also from Signatory) was a disappointment. But when I tasted the 11 Year Old from Berry Bros & Rudd during a whisky dinner in…

Nose: a very interesting nose. With a lot of sweet sherry almost honeyed. Not meaty at all and very clean with no sulfur or balsamic not a monster by all means. Spiced with ginger cloves and some cinn…

The boys of whiskybase.com released this 50 Year Old grain in their so-called Fourth Release from Archives. A tour the force for Menno and his crew. It was distilled at North British in 1962 and the…

Color: bright sunlight.Nose: honey, lemons, orange blossoms, and amaretto.Body: smooth, silky, and creamy.Palate: Sweet! Cherries dipped in honey. Bavarian cream. Touch of lemon.Finish: vanilla and white…

My first taste of anything from Balvanie. Tried it on the recommendation of buddy, JVT (Good one, Tass!). Loved the nose and very well balanced taste. I really like the small dose of sherry. Very mild…

Color: bright and sunny.Nose: light as a feather. Sweet citrus and fresh cut grass.Body: silky and smooth, almost creamy.Palate: nutty carrot cake iced in an orange and lemon glaze. Hint of oak and…