Scotch Whisky reviews

Maple syrup or sweet ice cider wines on the nose. Calvados with kick flavour scotch. Rich beyond reckoning with a finish that is very hot.We need to come back to this, right now it comes off too hot and…

Old gold in colour (Cockspur Old Gold colour for those with a familiarity with rum). Buckwheat honey sweetness on the nose and through to the palate. Starts with a little heat from the alcohol but fin…

Ocean spray on the nose and palate at first glance. Sweet vanilla comes to the fore next. Soft flavours on the palate, well balanced finishing with a hoppy tannic-ness.

Colour is light as possible, almost clear with a node to cheap apple-juice. Nose is smoke and turpentine. Body is rich and filling. First taste is smoke and heather or herbal tea finishing with some…

Colour is light and bright, but darker than the Caol Ila. Nose is spice and chlorine tablet. Medium bodied, but very spicy and acidic kick. Finish is long with a touch of vanilla.

This Balvenie (excuse me: 'The Balvenie'!) was part of a gift box that I got from my co-workers for my birthday. Tonight I decided to give it a go. This single malt get his character - like the name…

Colour is a bright golden. Nose starts muted with a touch of the saltiness and rubber. Soft and gentle taste with just a slight bite from the alcohol. On the palate there is a light fruity flavour that…