Scotch Whisky reviews

Laphroaig distillery (the name means "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay") was established in 1815, by Alex and Donald Johnston. It was sold to Long John International in the 1960ies and subsequently…

Nose: extremely peaty and medicinal, smoked ham. Palate: dry, peaty, salty, hints of vanilla. Finish: medium long, dry and smoky. One of the most peaty whiskies. I like its dry peatiness but Laphroaig…

This NAS blend is quite unusual in that it is finished in beer barrels, which I believe held Innis & Gunn ale (an Edinburgh brewery). Of course, being Grant's, this will have a mix of Balvenie, Glenfi…

Glenrothes 1994 Vintage, Limited Release - SpeysideABV: 43%Have this one for dessert, but not the main course. This is a very inoffensive scotch, with flavors that are not rugged (at all). Nose is fra…

This is the elite statesman, the aristocrat of the Glendronach, i have had the pleasure of tasting one previous Granduer and was thoroughly ... whelmed.* Nose: very dense nose, with old sherry notes,…

Matured from a PX puncheon and matured for 22 years. * Nose: there is a soft PX layer initially, underneath it there’s figs, coffee and hazelnut liqueur, sweet tobacco, hints of tea, and a metallic note…

My review of Uigeadail. I can't tell you what lot number this is, but i tasted this, December 2013.* Nose: plenty of typical Ardbeg, smoke peat, road tar, coal fires, brine and a healthy dollop of salt…