Scotch Whisky reviews

I would describe myself as a Balvenie fan. While I am not enamored of their Doublewood duo, or their 21YO, I quite like the various 17 YO finishes I have sampled (all too expensive to buy), love the Tun…

Very pale coloured for an 18yo malt; somewhat of a testament to Signatory's commitment to releasing natural whisky.Nose: Vanilla with aniseed. Caramel laden with pepper. Fudgey Ice-Cream but strongly…

Chivas Regal traces its name back to the House of Chivas, a large mansion that was built at Shivas in Aberdeenshire in 1640; the name is derived from the Gaelic ‘seamhas’, meaning ‘narrow place’. In 1801…

Nose – Firstly very soft, icing sugar, citrus, orange peel and sweet orange marmalade, brine and salty sea air in the background, a hint of apple juice and dry vanilla. With water it becomes yeasty and…

Confuse the Longmorn 15 with the Longmorn 16 at your own peril. The 15 is in a different class altogether. The Sixteen year, while competent, lacks the sophistication and balance of its slightly younger…

My first taste of an Ardbeg, one of the peatiest Islay malts.­Nose – Peat smoke, tar and creosote, fresh pears and pear drops, then a hint of menthol and lots of creamy, buttery vanilla icing and some…