Scotch Whisky reviews

A very simple, yet complex whisky. Contradictory, isn't it? NOSE: Light, simplistic, not over-powering. Notes of coffee, slight apple, floral, rich bouquet. 21/25TASTE: The nose is as good as the taste…

Black Bull! Relatively unknown to American whisky drinkers, but undoubtedly one of the best blended whiskies on the market. I would go so far as to say it is much better than any of the Johnnie Walkers…

Before the tasting notes, I must say that Banff whisky is very special and should be regarded as one of the best older whiskies out there from mothballed distilleries (ie, St Magdalene, Brora, Inverleven…

I can't say I'm over enamoured with this particular whisky, but it does represent quite reasonable value for the price. I bought a bottle during a recent trip up to the highlands, and stopped of in a…

Nose: Intense, immediate rich grapes, raisins, and cinnamon. This is a younger, sherry whisky indeed. 21/25Taste: Creamy, coffee, treacle, intense raisins, cocoa, vanilla, and lovely spice. 22/25Finish…

This bottle was a treat in the making. We decided to (a group of 7 of us) to put $20 into the pot and buy a nice bottle of Scotch. Well the Archive (wooden case) was that bottle. It sat on my shelf…

My first proper single malt, and what a malt it is!Nose - citrus, bright, fruity, tangy, orangey. It reminded me faintly of grand marnier, but in a good way. Palate - As the nose indicated, the taste was…

According to Richard Paterson – aka The Nose – this premium blend contains whiskies from 30 to 36 years of age. Hence it is not cheap. I saw it recently in the UK for around £150. The colour reveals the…