Scotch Whisky reviews

The standard Ardbeg the 'King of Peat', the 10 years old. After I tried, his fresher brother the 'Blasda' I want more Ardbeg, so I send here my review of the wonderful Ardbeg 10 yo. Nose: Strongly won…

It’s mid-priced and arrives with no bells or whistles. It’s lesser known in this age of malt mania, and its region is sadly way past its whisky-making prime. It’s medium yellow appearance in the glass…

Blasda, means 'sweet and delicious'in Gaelic. Those are indeed the exact words of this great fresh dram from the legendary Ardbeg. I pour some of this treasure in my green large Ardbeg thumbler. I added…

At midnight on the 22nd of November 2011 an era has ended. The term Vatted Malt has been declared illegal, and a new term has come into life : “Blended Malt”. the SWA decided that the term vatted malt…

An Turas Mor is Gaelic for ‘The Great Journey’ with which the makers refer to the coming of age of this malt, i.e. the journey towards 10 years old. This release from 2010 differs significantly from…

Lagavulin is one of the big three on the southern side of Islay known for their peaty/smokey character, the others being Laphroaig and Ardbeg. Founded in 1816 by John Johnston, it is now run by Georgie…

After a good dinner, I sit later relaxed behind my desk for write my second review today of my most gorgeous creation of Glenmorangie...Yes, and I can tell you this is my most favourite Glenmorangie what…

Outside: Cold, windy, grey skies filled with Rain...one thing is for sure, that there is one warm, delicate, sweet and fantastic dram that keeps me warm: Sonnalta PX of Glenmorangie.The colour of the…

Oban's distillery backs onto the town's coast, and the fresh sea air that must permeate through the streets of the town also finds itself charmingly aligned with a smoky quality in its whisky. That is…