Scotch Whisky reviews

Laphroaig 10 yo Cask Strength (58,3%, OB 2010, batch #002)Nose: fruitier than the 10yo CS Batch 001, right from the start, with berries and peach syrup. Also more notes of butter toffee and sweet van…

Edradour is the smallest distillery in Scotland, a true "Farmhouse" operation, with only one wash still and one spirit still. This distillery only produces 12 casks per week, which are then laid up for…

I first tried this whisky last summer. I took me about 6 months to gather enough courage to order a dram of this exceptional whisky. As most of you are writing, it has strong hints of peat, and smoke.…

After two bottles of the Quarter Cask over Christmas and the New Year I thought I would try the 10yo Cask Strength. A lot gentler than I expected with a honeyed-wood and smoky, sea-spray nose, really…

anCnoc 16 yo (46%, OB 2010)Nose: malty and fruity, quite aromatic in a way that reminds me more of fruit tea rather than the actual fruits. Maybe that’s also because of the distinct camomile notes.…

The first thing that meets you when you open a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Years Old, is from my point of view, vanilla, brown sugar and possibly some citrus fruits. However when the content is poured into…

Glenfarclas 1977 Family Cask (59%, OB 2006, cask #61, 582 btl.)Nose: the other side of Glenfarclas, more “naked” and true to the original spirit. Grains with a dash of honey. Heather and fresh herbs …

Very interesting whisky this... I've bought a 20cl bottle, poured a measure and allowed it to settle. On the nose I'm getting a light woody smoke, white pepper with citrus notes, light honey and sea…

Balblair 2000 is the replacement for the previous Balblair 1997 which I scored 81. It’s still matured in first fill American oak.Balblair 2000 (43%, OB 2010)Nose: full of pear drops and grainy aromas…