Scotch Whisky reviews

Highland Park 12 is a favorite of mine. I just love a scotch that can deliver a restrained (i.e. balanced) amount of peat. It's not all about the peat, but the peat and smoke is there providing depth.The…

The LCBO is keen to remind everyone that this expression was, at one time, so popular worldwide that stocks were virtually depleted. Well, fear not, for the intrepid purchasers at the LCBO have ample…

This single malt has been part of GlenDronach's core range since it was launched in 2009 by the distillery's new, independent owners. It replaced the 15yo that was available in the 1990ies.The nose is…

A week or so ago, I enjoyed a private tasting with my excellent Toronto friends @kvass1970, @thecyclingyogi and @cpstecroix. @kvass1970 pulled out a Glen Garioch miniature (undated, but clearly bottled…

Some time ago I was fortunate enough to receive a kiss from a lovely girl I was very much interested in at the time. I recall the kiss as having a soft, delicate sweetness about it yet with the hidden…

Lagavulin 16 was not the first Islay whisky I ever had but it was the one which made me understand and appreciate the complexity held within Islay scotch. I still think of it as one of my favorites and…