Scotch Whisky reviews

Let me start by saying this is not a bad blend at all. It has some Port Ellen in it, though I don't know how much. All the whiskies in here are at least 20 years old which, I suppose, in a way could…

Nose: vanilla, honey, chocolate, hint of smokePalate: vanilla, oak, hint of smoke and peatFinish: long and lingering with a hint of smoke and vanilla.Very rich and near perfection. Too rich to guzzle…

This expression has been matured in ex bourbon oak casks for 14 years, and then finished in a mixture of ex rum casks.Nose: Sweet, honey, toffee, oak and vanilla. You can smell the rum influence through…

The Balvenie DoubleWood 17 yr is the bigger brother to the 12 yo. The spirit is matured in ex bourbon barrels then ex sherry casks. The American oak imparts the vanilla and the closer grained European…

I'm lucky enough to work for a beer importing company that understands that good beers cost more, so they import boutiquey beers. They cost more, but they're worth it.A while back we started selling…

Nose: Somewhat closed and uncomplicated with banana and custard notes playing hide and seek.Palate: Light body with BIG surge of oak which drowns out initial barley sweetness. Spices late. A bit hot.…