Scotch Whisky reviews

Arran distillery is only 15 years old, so a 14 year old can be seen as a milestone. On the long term, the core range should consist of a 10, 14 and 18 year old.The 14 Year Old was re-racked into fresh…

(Caramel colouring added)Nose: Sweet wood and fruit. Prunes caramalised in brown sugar. Muscat. Polished cedar. Green apple skin.Body: SmoothTaste: Savoury. Herbal bitterness with a bit of salt. Lavender…

This one is only available from Royal Mile Whiskies and costs £75 which for a 28 Year old clynelish of good quality as this is has got to great value for money.Nose: Waxy but not hugely so, theres a…

Nose: Hugely fruity and very lively at first nosing with light mango, banana, pineapple and juicy orange. Red apple pushes through the tropicals and vanilla sits alongside the whole quite wonderfully.…

The peaty nature of the Traditional Cask (Ardmore are the only remaining Highland distillery to fully peat their standard malt) might give you a bit of a scare if you aren't but it is followed by a…

This BenRiach (cask 3357) is unfortunately long gone. Two sistercasks (3550 & 3558), both bottled for the Limburg Whisky Fair (Germany) in May 2009, appear to be legendary. They get rave reviews across…

Nose: Much fruit; orange and pear. Seaside and peat smoke. Almost like walking through a coastal orchard. Long legs.Palate: Very rich, fall fruit and spice, white wine.Finish: Medium finish. Dry sweet…