Scotch Whisky reviews

The Nectar, run by Mario Groteklaes, was able to secure bourbon hogshead 2808 from Signatory containing 24 Year Old Balmenach. I put it head-to-head with hogshead 2794 that was bottled in the same year…

Instantly recognisable these days and a wonderfully expressive malt just bursting with flavours and aromas. Nose: Zesty, fruity, hints of lavender and cinnamon stand out but there is plenty more aromas…

Balmenach is one of those noble unknown distilleries for the simple fact that the produce almost exclusively for the blenders. You can hardly find it as a single malt. So we have to look at the indepe…

The Cask Strength Collection by Signatory has known releases from almost every single distillery. Including this Balmenach, a rather obscure distillery in Speyside. I will put this hogshead 2794 head-to…

A real treat for whisky lovers with a sweet tooth, although it could be too cloying for some. Nose: Chardonnay, candied orange zest and vanilla Taste: Rich full bodied almost syrupy with the sweetness…

Light bodied warm red fruit loaded arrival develops a mild short fast fruit to vegetal finish.

The Macallan reorganised its core range in 2012. Most of the age statements were ditched and replaced by colours. Yes, you've read it right: colours. A small risk for a company stating a few years ago…