Scotch Whisky reviews

This 18 yr old has had 15 years of maturation in Bourbon hogsheads, Makers Mark to be specific. It is then finished for the final 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks.This combination gives this 18 yr a sweet…

I got a gift voucher today from work, got excited, and naturally went to the closest bottle shop at lunch to buy another whisky. I've had a few other Islay experiences in the mid-range so wanted to see…

Here's a Sunday treat, and a lucky one at that - three grain whiskies from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society! I rarely get to taste SMWS bottles, let alone grain whiskies at all. So tonight, let's do all…

This is a classic cask strength sherry bomb from Glenfarclas. This is non chill filtered, no caramel colouring added and approximately 10 years old stored in Oloroso Sherry casks.The colour is mid pale…

gift sampleNose: Rich and dark. Beautiful as it gains steam, with some elegantly aged sherry. Old leather furniture, polish, and expensive lacquer. Light chocolate and coffee drizzled across toasted…

Generally speaking, I love the fact that the Scotch Malt Whisky Society exists. It's beauty is in the simplicity of its products: single cask whiskies, non-coloured, non-chill-filtered, not diluted. But…

Let me start by stating that I am a fan of Auchentoshan. This expression is stored in 3 different casks. American Bourbon, Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. This gives the expression it's…

The nose is intriguing. Salty, honeyed, floral, vanilla, green apples and sugared candies (pear drops, pineapple cubes).On the palate it is creamy, malty, honey, salt, light smoke and peat.The finish is…