Scotch Whisky reviews

This malt reminds me of Bowmore 12, only better. Parallels are found in the fruit-to-peat-to-vegetal profile that each whisky seems to share. Keen observers might note that, for me, the association with…

This Rosebank was distilled in 1989 and bottled by Cadenhead’s in June 2009 at an ABV of 52.1%. It was matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon hogsheads.The nose is very fruity with grapefruits and apples. I…

First bottle of Islay, reviewing after having it a week and and a dozen drams. Love the bottle, screams "I am Scotch! drink me!" Color is very pale and heavy. Nose: First sweet brine, salted nuts, butter…

Very light in colour, light yellow and soft around the edges. Nose is hot (surprise! 61.9% hot), with a medicinal finish. First taste is the fire-y bite moving into the iodine and salt air.

Sherry butt. This is what a sherry monster is all about. Maybe the slightest hint of iodine coming through. Flavours echo sherry again, with a slightly touch of burnt wood and seaside. Long finish sho…

Very very light in colour. Fresh seaside, iodine and toast aromas. Quite sweet and salty flavour. Simple, and a little awkward for a style proclaiming "extra-peaty".

The familiar banana bread nose of Kilchoman with a little leather and saddle soap. Soft and sweet flavour with some spicy oak to finish. Young, but a good starting point.

Burnished almond colour. Nosing brings some alcohol heat and a dusty oak aroma. Hot again at first taste, then turning slightly to the sherry and maderized flavour. Some raw green-ish flavours on the…