Scotch Whisky reviews

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…

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…

Douglas Laing introduced the vatted malt (now blended malt) Big Peat several years ago. It contains Caol Ila, Bowmore, Ardbeg and even some Port Ellen. This year, they take it a step further. Big Peat…

This 1992 Ardbeg, matured for 12 years in a sherry cask, seems to be one of the best discovery of Collecting Whisky, and should confirm the top level of Silver Seal bottlings. N: huge sherry influence…

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…

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…

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…

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…