Scotch Whisky reviews

The Balvenie Double Wood opens up with a rich, warming aroma full of red dried fruit sweetness. Further nosing lets you discover some apple and makes you hungry for a piece of rum-filled cake.You could…

First impressions: The color is very golden, appealing. The legs... well, forget about legs. Very solid.The nose comes across as very fruity and extremely potent. Almost a pear/banana aroma to it. A hint…

Nose: a fresh mix of oranges and sea air. Nice and soft, citrus is the main component here. Then the floral notes appear, with hints of violets. Totally different than those soapy lavender Bowmores…

This was my third excursion in the world of peated malts. My introduction being the mild Talisker 10y, followed by a sherried/peated BenRiach 12y, this Laphroaig was my first experience with a fullbodied…

Bottled in 2009. This is reviewed at about 48 % ABVSome tearing on the glass and it is quite oily.Nose: Leather, charcoal and some peat. The alcohol is a bit sticky on the nose and it is difficult to…

Never seen this before, Compass Box in nips! Never tried this offering either, so this is a trip! They make some nice whiskys, and are very experimental. Reading up a bit reveals this is a blended com…

Bruichladdich and bourbon is so obviously such a wonderfully synergistic combination that it makes you question why, given their passion for cask enhancement, the boys from the Rinns haven't made more…