Scotch Whisky reviews

as far as speyside malts go this is on the fruitier, sweeter side. it is completely un peated and lacks even the slightest hint of smoke - some may like this but i prefer a strong smoky finish. For a 12…

These Distiller’s Editions are always fun ones to try. Usually (not always) they choose good casks for the wine finishes. I’m a fan of the Islay DE’s, but let’s see how a Clynelish holds up. I’m an on…

With older stocks supposedly dwindling, even giants like Diageo are rethinking their portfolios. As with so many other whiskies, Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 has been rebranded. It’s now called Gold…

My second-to-last bottle of the dozen blended Scotch minis I bought through Scotch Whisky Auctions is here. Another old venerable blend, Vat 69 was launched in 1882 by independent blenders William San…

THis is the 5th version of the 10yr tempest range. First fill bourbon casks, NCF bottled at cask strength.Colour, amber.Nose: Boom! It's a Bowmore! Smoke, Salt, Iodine, Vanilla and ripe melons.Palate:…

Warm slow rich thick oily mouth coating arrival develops a long slow fruity and peppery, smoky herbal balanced finish.

The Aberlour A'Bunadh is one of the most beautifully colored whiskies I have ever seen or tasted with its Deep ruby red. The very high ABV of this particular whisky had me fooled at first. My premier…

This review is for the SMWS 25.59 Boxing gloves and rapier thrusts from the silent Rosebank distillery. Distilled back in 1991, this 20yo expression was matured in a refill bourbon cask.Nose: first…