Scotch Whisky reviews

The Cask Islay is known to actually be a Caol Ila. That also explains why I like it so much, I think. I previously tasted bottlings from 2010 and 2014. I liked both, especially when you look at the price…

I'm not going to waste too many words on the intro. We all know Johnnie Walker. From their 12-year-old Black Label they launched a so-called 'Origins' series a few years ago with a Black Label Speyside…

I felt like doing a review today. Seeing @fiddich1980 mention this on the So, what are you drinking now? thread helped me to decide which of the many open bottles and samples to choose from. We had…

Bowmore is not everybody’s favorite Islay whisky. You can read many horror stories on the internet: violet or geranium notes (better off in a flower vase) and a heavy hand on artificial coloring. I…

It’s a beautiul day, I’m off work, and how better could you spend an hour or 2 than sitting outside and enjoying a couple drams. I was having a Glenmo 18 and realized I hadn’t reviewed it yet so after…

Laphroaig has never been a favourite of mine, but since my experience with the 10 year old has been limited I figured I would give it a shot.The nose doesn't disappoint. Full peat smoke with antiseptic…

The second release of the new Belgian bottler IN2Spirit is a young Blair Athol from of a refill hogshead, which explains it’s pale tan.Delicious fruity nose on apples and pears, hint of pineapple and…

A new Belgian bottler has risen: IN2Spirit. Behind the initiative are Steven Demarez & Tijs Denuwelare, two people from West Flanders. And it has to be said: it is daring to start a new company in these…

The Convalmore distillery, on the outskirts of Dufftown, has been closed since 1985. The warehouses are currently being used by Grants to mature their famous Glenfiddich and Balvenie. Of course, there…

I haven't tasted much of Convalmore yet, but I do remember that I thought the 24-year-old Rare Malts from 1974 was excellent, but that the 28-year-old from 1977 that appeared in the Diageo Special…