Scotch Whisky reviews

In the days before 16yo Highland Parks were sold in wooden designer containers and fancy bottles, they were part of the regular range and available for travel retail at your local airport. Although they…

Probably the weakest Aberlour I’ve tasted. How can a whisky lose character from 10 to 12 years old, unless they just foist lower grade casks onto the “travel” market. This bottle was duty free. Nose:…

An underrated malt in my opinion. A light floral aperitif, suitable for summer evenings in the garden. Defines a whole style of light mostly speyside malts aged in mainly ex bourbon casks, with minimal…

A beautifully balanced younger malt. Lots of flavour development right through to the finish. Nose: Sweet sherry, fruity with apple skins and touch of honey. Taste: sherry and apples again a hint of…

The reviewed bottle has been open for 4 weeks and began the review as nearly full. I shared this bottle with @Nock, my share being 300 ml Nose: raspberry chocolate fudge; discreet soft semi-sweet peat…

Over the past year I've found a renewed fondness for the orange-nosed younglings of the Southern Hebrides, Jura and Arran.The Arran 14 was launched in 2010 and was their oldest expression until the…