Scotch Whisky reviews

Picked up a bottle at a great price and was excited, as I usually focus on Islays, but wanted something lighter. Upon opening the bottle, I got a whiff of what I can only describe as paint thinner. The…

This lite honey colored charmer has a lot going on, in a simple way. The nose is like creamy milk and whisky mixed. The whole thing reminds me of the field near the dairy farm where I grew up. Old cut…

I think this is perhaps as close to whisky perfection as anything I have ever drunk, over two decades. Of course, the young(er) fiery peaty smoky Islay charmer is there, but, with a supple yet signifi…

My first Auchentoshan, but not my first Lowland whisky as I have previously sampled Edinburgh’s Glenkinchie 12 Year Old at the beginning of my journey (Whisky Discovery #3).This is January 2012’s offi…

Springbank Longrow CV was recently recommended to me and I like it, a LOT! I think the nose is its strongest feature. Smoke and peat but not like Ardbeg, much more grassy and yet coastal. Don't add water…

This bottle is more money than I like to spend, with so many excellent whisky's priced under $75, it's hard to justify spending over $100. But I did and it's different than my usual fare. It's sweet and…

This whisky is sick, and by that I mean Awesome! It smells like it should be good for you and it tastes like it is. Very medicinal smelling and tasting. There is a licorice, syrupy taste and a healthy…