Scotch Whisky reviews

The new Talisker 30 Year Old, which was launched this year in a limited edition of 3,216 bottles, was bottled at cask strength. I'm a bit surprised that this is only 48.5%. But I am even more surprised…

The crown jewel of the series matured on first fill PX and first fill Oloroso sherry seasoned casks. And after 26 years, the angels have already enjoyed themselves. The cask strength is a mere 44.2%.…

The Lagavulin 12 is a fixed value in the Special Releases. The aristocrat of Islay is the 'fiercest and smokiest' of the gang, hence 'The Lion's Fire'. When I was on Islay the other day, I didn't see…

In 2018, Diageo came up with an 8-year-old Talisker for the first time in the Special Releases (for 85 EUR) and that remains one of my favorites. In 2019 a 16-year-old followed and in 2020 again an 8…

Ah, Oban... It never disappoints, does it? Anyway, at Whivie HQ we are crazy about it, so we were happy that an Oban has also appeared in the series this year. 'The Tale of Two Foxes' must refer to the…

The Beast of Dufftown under a full moon becomes 'The Moonlit Beast'. Although we know Mortlach mainly because of its umami character and mostly sherry maturation, this one is special because it held…

This may be spring in the glass, because the release was called 'The Spring Stallion'. This Highlander was matured in both American oak and European refill barrels. Would the horse be in the stables of…

The Singleton of Glendullan was in the recent past only available in the States. We were first introduced to this malt in the Game of Thrones series' 'House Tully' release. But now he also makes his…

'The Scarlet Blossoms of Black Rock' – who comes up with that? Sounds almost like the title of a Tintin album. This Cardhu from the Speyside matured for 14 years in refill American oak before under…

I tried a sample of this from a friend's bottle and just had to go get my own while the shop still had a couple bottles. Ledaig is distilled at Tobermory Distillery on the Isle of Mull and is their…