Scotch Whisky reviews

Cask #5160, sample from a friendBefore kicking this off with the usual notes, I thought that it was appropriate to say that I paid particular attention to the wood influence in it due to interest in and…

Nose. Salted caramel, apples, pears, dry with hint of aniseed .The nose was full and alive with promise. The palate delivers oak, caramel, peat, sultanas and fairly smooth. That said, I find it disapp…

This one comes in a very pretty can with an even prettier bottle. No filters, no paint and at 46% this is a nice example of standard. Matured for 10 years in Bourbon and Sherry casks and the colour is…

This has a lovely nose of green apples, sultanas and sherry, The Palate brings warming spices, This is lovely and smooth. Again, green apples, sultanas, some sherry, honey and winter spices.The finish…

I found this Batch #3 bottle of Bowmore Tempest at a little mom-and-pop shop on the far south side of Chicago. I’m always on the lookout for liquor stores when driving through unfamiliar neighborhoods…

A trip to the 'whisky exchange' shop in London's Borough Market is a unique experience. In addition to the 1500 bottles on display and the friendly and knowledgeable staff is the casks. At any one time…

I opened the bottle, poured some in my glass - n ot much nose to speak of and at first sip (uncut) very aggressive - bites like hell. When I added some water it improved, but not by much. Later in the…

Highland Park starts off with syrupy legs, fantastic to watch. The smell is something of a sweet apple with a bit of vanilla. Very pleasant.The body felt thick, rich and smooth. Very much something you'd…