Scotch Whisky reviews

(Yes, the title was trying to be a reference to Stravinski)I never tasted Springbank before, this is my first time. It's not my usual kind of dram (it lacks peat), but I've found it to be a very inter…

Of all the (peated) scotch whiskies I've ever tasted, this is the one I've enjoyed the best (... So far).This Caol Ila has a very well defined character, and plenty of aromas. Smoke and peat are well…

Nose: Earthy, mineral, vegetal, and smokey like a mezcal. After it breathes a bit, it becomes sweet with caramel notes and it also becomes medicinal like an antiseptic or band aids. Taste: Very strong…

Nose: Vegetal like a heap of Autumn leaves, brine, and phenolic. A sweet hint of green pears in the background.Taste: Neat, the texture you get is creamy and oily. It's very medicinal, with ash and salt…

I'm used to Islay malts (which I love), but I had an awkward feeling with this one at first taste. Very complex (fruit, smoke) nose, but a disappointing taste, very weak. Light grapefruit, some lingering…

OK, tried this one because my special other is really mad about it. He kept going about how Talisker 10 was the best scotch he ever had, better than Talisker Skye or any other Talisker. So finally we…

I’ve seen this in a number of travel retail stores, usually when LEAVING on a trip. I did find it in Hong Kong on my way back home in 2016 but some weird rule did not permit bringing it on board the…

I first tasted Johnnie Walker Green a few years ago. I remember it was pretty good, but when I reviewed the older version it was my B-I-L's bottle and had been open a couple of years at least. That was…

Lagavulin 12 is a very popular Scotch on this site. Sadly, it’s also a very expensive one. Of the only 2 bottles I’ve ever owned, the 2010 was the last bottle in London (sold out in Toronto) and my…

After the Big Peat, Scallywag and Timorous Beastie the Rock Oyster appeared, which is a representation of island whisky’s (although it also contains a bit of Islay, I have been told). The original ver…