Scotch Whisky reviews

This is a rich malt. Rich in the nose, rich in the taste, rich in the mouthfeel. A little drier and maybe just a little more spirity (the newer ones seem to be) than the 33, but a very fine dram.Choco…

I could not pass this up when I saw a bottle of this for only $58 US. Basically, the sweetness and sherry without smoke remind me of a Glenlivet 18, but at about $30 US less. The only problem is this one…

On the nose, sherry and caramel predominate. Doesn't seem so complex but it's nice. Not in a hurry to get past this to the drink.On the tongue, caramel again and the oak comes through, not as sweet as…

I've been watching the HBO series called Carnivale lately, well to be honest I should say that I'm rewatching the series as HBO is so very awesome and is always making something that I super enjoy such…

I've spent a good chunk of this Labour Day weekend working (we have the Toronto International Film Festival starting in three days!), and the other good chunk parenting - but since today is a holiday,…

I was looking for a basic blend that I haven't tried that I could also use for mixed drinks. Famous Grouse is a blend of mostly grain whisky (65%) and an arrangement of The Macallan, Glenrothes, and…

The Cooper's Choice is the brand name of the Vintage Malt Whisky Co., an independent bottler. Why are they called "Cooper's Choice"? Well, the notes on the cardboard tube tell us that the casks are…