Scotch Whisky reviews

This review is based upon samples at various points of a bottle's lifespan: a sample at the end of a bottle given by @Nock, fresh tastings of my own newly opened bottle, and that same bottle open for one…

Double cask matured in sherry and traditional oak casks, whatever those are, presumable second fill or bourbon casks. Whatever they were, they have made a light malt with a slightly rosy hue.A very…

The label says this malt has been matured in American and European oak casks, no other information is forth coming. As an offering from such a fine distillery the age, price and ABV seem appealing and…

A new week, a new distillery. This week the Tullibardine distillery #62.The whisky: a light straw colour (no colour added) and nice long legs in the glassNose: Spirituous, cardboard, soft fruity notes…

I seem to be on a bit of a Campbeltown run of late having reviewed around 6 or 7 in the last month alone. It's been fun, I'll have to admit. Some nice Longrows, some decent Springbanks and, my favorite…

Longrow is the peated brother of Hazelburn and Springbank out of the tremendous Springbank distilleries. If you want to know how I feel about Campbeltown whiskies you can read my other reviews. Let's…

I did a tasting session (while watching Liverpool v Everton) last weekend comparing this malt with Tomintoul’s 14 year. These malts are very similar weights and ages, matured in largely if not exclusi…

OK, now that we've tried that older 40% mini - and before we try the 43% mini - let's try today's standard bottling.The colour is a bright, light gold - slightly darker and more vibrant than the mini I…