Scotch Whisky reviews

I figured I had to get around to Balvenie sooner or later, although I regarded it as something of a risk. "Get a good one and it's great, but it's a very inconsistent label," seemed the consensus. So in…

The reviewed bottle has been open for 17 months and is approximately 1/2 full It is really nice that there is a precedent and TRADITION in Scotland of using these little barrels for whisky, for had there…

Nose: Considering the description "heavily peated whisky", I was pleasantly surprised not to be overwhelmed with peat. But the nose is distinctly of smoke and everything else it can conjure-- rubber and…

A few weeks ago my wife and I went shopping at the local asian grocer. Well my wife went shopping at the local asian grocer, I hung out with her for about 10 minutes and then decided to go to the bottle…

Nose: Initially had the character of a chlorine cleaning agent, which I've never experienced in a whisky. Strange. After brief sitting this changes to pear, with perhaps soft strawberry.Taste: Oily in…

I'm more of an Islay drinker as I learn more but..., from the few Speyside/highlands I have tried. this one gives enough kick and complexity to make it interesting and not overly sweet.Nose: Malty, light…

Nose: A funny rounded start of aerosol, very balanced. Certainly nuts, some obvious flower notes-- and a touch of earth. Slight vanilla comes out too. Rich and enjoyable.Palate: Very oily with some salt…