Scotch Whisky reviews

A while back I joined the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of Australia in the goal of experiencing new and weird whiskies. Their sample pack that they send to all new members definitely let me know that I'd…

Thanks to @Numen for the reviewed sample. Flaming Heart 10th Anniversary is a 'pure/vatted/blended malt' whisky. Some of the whisky is aged in new French Oak Nose: sweet, peaty, spicy, floral, and malty…

The Old Pulteneys have been racking up awards of late, notably the 21 year old getting Jim Murray's 2012 Whisky of the year award. I hadn't had any, so I decided to see what the fuss was about. The 17…

Flaming Heart 4th Release adds some sherried malt in addition to the use of Highland and Islay malts. Once again, some of the whisky is aged in new French oak. Thanks to @Numen for the reviewed sample…

Well, another regular pleaser that I haven't had in years. Let's see how it holds upNose: Honey, grass, and an interesting smoke-burning tire, but without being acrid. Salt and sea-water behind dried…

No Water: Oily, long thick legs Nose: smooth peat, burnt matches, Toasted vanilla, something fruity - citrus? Taste: Very pleasantly covers the mouth, no peppery sting - just some spice at the sides of…

Acquired this because I wanted to see what it would have been like if I had started my scotch experience with one of the most popular "beginner scotch." I had found a 375ml bottle for an easy $20. Review…