Scotch Whisky reviews

One of the least expensive malts at the LCBO, Deanston is one of those rare cases where we aren't being charged twice what people are paying in the US for a whisky. The information on the label is enc…

This Port Ellen ‘spring’ bottling by McGibbon’s, under their Provenance label, has a full golden color. Sherry cask, maybe?The nose starts off creamy and lush. Typical oysters with salt and seaweeds are…

Singleton - 10 Years Old (Auchroisk, Speyside)This expression seems to have an interesting History and as I understand it (I could be wrong) is no longer available, there are now 'singletons' produced…

I am new(er) to scotch, having enjoyed more blended Canadian and Irish whiskeys in the past. This was a great introduction to a rich, deep smokiness from the double wood, it did not disappoint. There is…

Nose: Light , fresh , coastalTaste: Light , peaty , citrus with sea salt and black pepper , turning sweet with tingling smokeFinish: Lemon pepper zest returns , short to medium , smoke whafting, Crisp…

I prevously praised the Coal Ila and Bowmore that were released by Belgian bottler QV.ID, but this was the first release by Koen: a 28 Year Old Port Ellen.Initially, the nose is very sweet with a lot of…

The Classic Jonnie Walker Black label is one of the better blends, its a great starting place for anyone comming from the main steam blends such bells, or even JW Red label. For me JW Back was that…

Nose: Evidence of the Olorosso sherry maturation is apparent yet surprisingly restrained, allowing for fruit bubblegum and cherry coke to mix as equal citizens with the creme brûlée, marzipan and white…

Douglas Laing, the independent bottler founded in 1949, has already released quite a few Port Ellen in their Old Malt Cask range. Each time, they bottle at the – according to them – ideal drinking str…