Scotch Whisky reviews

This is not and ordinary post, and it’s certainly a very exciting moment in my whisky journey – A release of my (or more accurate our) first single cask whisky bottling for the local Israeli market,…

Another new Benromach wine finish is upon us with the release of Château Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish 2010. Benromach are in the habit of releasing wine finished editions of their younger whiskies, …

Time for some new (aged) Cù Bòcan from Tomatin : for those who are not familiar with the Cu Bocan line of products : The Cù Bòcan brand is named after a mythical Highland hell-hound which was rumored…

This is basically the quarter cask with an additional rest time in refill sherry casks. I know many reviews panned this for being less brash and in your face than other Laphroaig's. Now that it's…

This expression is the first to be added to Ardbeg's regular line-up in many years. A vatting of different cask types (ex-bourbon, virgin oak, px), all finished in Ardbeg's new European oak marrying tun…

Nose Black sea salt and a bonfire note not unlike the dying embers of a log fire. Green algae accompanies a gentle touch of cinnamon and almost out of place I detect ripe, fresh pear PalateBlack pepper…

This was a 3cl miniature bottle I got free when I brought a bottle of Balblair online. I've poured it out and let it sit for an hour.NoseOrchard fruits. Pears, green apples, cut grass, heather, a hint…

A small highland distillery, in the 30's it was apparently owned by a New York mobster. It was bought in 2002 from Pernod Ricard by Andrew Symington, who also runs independent bottler Signatory. In some…

By now even the casual whisky drinker will know of Auchentoshan's triple distillation.It's core expressions are usually affordable, in contrast to some brands. What is certain is that in its OB format…

The grand finale in tonight's vertical tasting is the Tomatin 18 Year Old. This one is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. No mention of how long.* Nose (undiluted): dry sherry, raisins, walnuts, dark…