Scotch Whisky reviews

Simply the #1 Scotch I've ever had. I can't stop raving about it. Peaty, yes. Balanced, yes. Incredibly long finish, yes. My all time favorite. If u see it, grab it.

Octomore 5 yo 04.1 (62,5%, OB 2010, 167 ppm, 15.000 btl.)Nose: the new one is hotter and sharper than the first release. I wouldn’t say it seems peatier, on the contrary, the sharpness blocks some aromas…

nose: soft, mellow caramel Oily, somewhat bitter mouthfeel. Caramel, cereals and a hint of wood intensifies into a warm, peppery finish.

Haig Gold Label is a blend consisting of 40% malt and (thus) 60% grain whisky. Apparently it is very popular in Greece. Probably because of the light character. The single malts in this blend are – among…

Today, I’m trying the Ballantines 12 Year Old Pure Malt. So no grain whisky was used. It is composed of no less than 40 single malts, including Glenburgie and Miltonduff.The nose offers pears on syrup…

I have tasted old Ballantines Finest before. Earlier this year I placed a 1985 against a 2008 bottle. Both were good. Today, I’m trying an even older bottling. This Ballentines Finest comes from a bottle…

It's been a long day, I'm feeling a little lazy; so, just read the defining notes listed below. A strong, flavorful, and enticing malt.