Scotch Whisky reviews

Nose: interesting combination of sweet exotic fruit and a salty whiff of sea air. Very fragrant. Peach, kumquat, apple candy. Passion fruit. Mango. Fruit syrup and orange marmalade. A touch of mint and…

I have a love/hate relationship with Speyside whiskies. Many of the ones I've tasted are not according to my tastes, but once in a while I stumble upon as true gem.Strathisla is one of them. The 12 year…

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…

Teaninich is advertised as a light, fresh whisky, but all I get from it are raw chemicals. Even after repeated attempts and dilution with a splash of water the whisky doesn't open up to me.The taste is…

I'm not sure why I'm underwhelmed by this scotch. Perhaps it's that it does nothing exceptionally well, and many things half-decently. The nose is light - a bit of oak, a bit of sweetness, a bit of…