Scotch Whisky reviews

Apart from the 12yo and anCnoc 16yo, there’s always a vintage in the core range (around 14 years old). anCnoc 1996 (46%, OB 2011)Nose: clean but definitely more sherried than the 12yo or 16yo – especi…

A 30 years old Isle of Jura 1973 matured in an oloroso cask from the renowned Gonzalez Byass bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera. Jura 30 yo 1973 (55%, OB 2003, cask 3155, 468 btl.)Nose: big notes of cigar…

The 10th annual release of Port Ellen had the lowest yield ever: just 3000 bottles (other releases were generally between 5000 to 12.000). Port Ellen 31 yo 1978 ‘10th release’ (54,6%, OB 2010, 3000 btl…

GlenDronach 14 yo Sauternes (46%, OB 2010)Nose: typical Sauternes influence: figs and melon with a buttery touch. Also a distinct hint of noble rot (botrytis) and flour. Apples with cinnamon. Honeysuckle…

GlenDronach 15 yo Moscatel (46%, OB 2010)This sample was remarkably hazy. Nose: rather citric. Fruity but in a vibrant, slightly sourish way. Think of rhubarb. Stewed fruits. Apple compote. Yellow rai…

GlenDronach 14 year old Sauternes finish, 46% ABV, £40Nose: Sweet, juicy and luscious. Apricots, Wild Berries, and honeysuckle. Some Wininess, reminds me of ice wine, with fruits dipped in it. a Very…

Nose: Sweet fruits in syrup, stewed apricots, and dried figs, and some dates, all engulfed in vanilla custard. some wet wood notes as well. A real “Tu bishvat” dram. delicious.Palate : Sweet fruity…

The Whisky Exchange was founded in 1999. In 2009/2010 they presented a series of excellent 10th Anniversary bottlings. This Lochside 1981 is their latest (probably last?) anniversary edition.Lochside 29…

Last dram of schoolbreak was a laphroaig quarter cask. Right out of the bottle, I can tell this is Good stuff: we get of course the signature peat. But we get green notes as well: Apple, coconut, brine…