Scotch Whisky reviews

Nose: bourbon-like woody sweetness, Christmasy spice like nutmeg, maraschino cherries.Palate: rich caramel and maple syrup being supported by aromatic (herbal?) peat and smokeFinish: smokey and sweet,…

I bought this bottle recently for a home tasting, without really knowing what to expect. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. I think this is a really beautiful scotch, especially considering the price range…

I'm new to the world of single malt or whisky in general. I've always enjoyed it but just recently began to research, attend tastings and experiment. So here is my first review:I purchased this bottle…

Fellow Connosr member AboutChoice and I decided to write independent reviews of the Bowmore 15 year-old Darkest and post them simultaneously. For his unique perspective on this whisky, please see his…

Bowmore 15 Darkest is so far the most difficult bottle that I have reviewed. It is aged in American bourbon casks, and then in oloroso sherry casks, and is an offering from a minority group of assertive…

Nose: Peat, smoke, ocean air, lemon peelPalate: Phenolic, reminiscent of Islay (naturally) but uniquely Talisker. Spicy pepper, salted pretzels. With a little water the salted pretzels mellow and become…