Scotch Whisky reviews

This BenRiach was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-dark rum barrels from Jamaica. It was released in November 2006 as part of the first BenRiach “Wood Finish Series”.The nose is…

NOSE: apple cider vinegar, apple juice, green apple skin, tangerine notes and a touch of floral. Vanilla. TASTE: smooth, slightly oily, cookies, almonds, spice and apples again.FINISH: short, apples and…

I laugh at whiskies like these. I laugh at marketing tactics like these. All well and good for the casual drinker hurrying through Travel Retail looking to bring home a story. But grumpy bloggers like…

Now I love the fact that this 15yo scotch has got such an affordable price. And, although it is not as heavily flavored as some others, it still delivers big time on complexity and overall balance. A…

Longrow is the more heavily peated line made at the Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. Rundlets and Kilderkins are barrels of approximately 60 and 80 Litre capacity, and these were used for all of the…

This is a whisky review of a 2000cl bottle. This whisky was double matured in Amoroso casks for that extra sherry influence. The result is intriguing.NOSE: pickled cucumbers, signature Talisker coastal…