Scotch Whisky reviews

Most cult whiskies encompass entire distilleries, either alive (Ardbeg, Macallan) or, usually, dead (Port Ellen, Pappy Van Winkle, Brora, Rosebank, etc). But Aberlour A'bunadh is perhaps the only one…

I've had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Macallans' reclusive Mr Bob Dalgarno and came away immensely impressed with his humility and his considerable skill as a whisky maker.The Fine Oak series…

Last review before I leave for Islay, how about a young floozy (no disrespect intended) from the neighboring Isle of Jura?Nose: young, soft and slightly salty: faint hints apple wood smoke, scents of…

Glenrothes can be found in Rothes, close to Aberlour, in the heart of Speyside. They distilled for the first time on 28 December 1879, the day on which the Tay Bridge collapsed. I’m just saying… This…

Since Arran was only founded in 1994, this 17 Year Old must be one of the oldest Arran currently available. There are not that many independent bottlings by Arran, but it should not come as a surprise…

For my twentieth Tomatin, I have a sample of the new Malts of Scotland release. Judging by the color, this was a refill sherry cask.Wow! Great nose! Stewed fruit in all its facets. A veritable fruit bomb…

A few months ago I tried the completely new range of official Tullibardine, but age-wise they do not even come close to this new Malts of Scotland release. This one matured for 34 years on a sherry cask…