Scotch Whisky reviews

Speyburn is an inexpensive, but not cheap single malt. I paid $21.99 USD for a 75cl bottle.Nose: Very pleasant, not overpowering with citrus, oak, and dark honey/caramel.Taste: Predominately a sweet,…

Ardbeg is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and beloved malt whisky distilleries in the world. Founded by Alexander Stewart, Ardbeg’s first record as a distillery dates back to 1794, and commercial…

from a purchased sampleNose: Next up is a change of pace! Straightforward. Malty, grainy, a touch of lemon, a touch of wax, and then some sour flowers. Turns a bit to honey and a lightly lemoned (that's…

from a purchased sampleNose: Vanilla - extract and frosting. Smoky with a pinch of salt and seawater dampened pebbles in honey. Melon, lemon, and some green apple. Very slight porridgy. A few floral…

This is from the 2013 release.from a purchased sampleNose: Hmm. Not quite what I expected, which was more sherry notes like some of the older Springbanks. It's obviously very good and well made. Sweet…

Smooth mild fruity complex arrival develops a herbal / floral short lived finish.

from a purchased sampleNose: Rich, oxidized sherry. Very vinuous, no surprise. Salty nuts. Grapy. Christmas cake, light chocolate malt, and a little vanilla. Obvious red wild fruit and berries, something…

from a purchased sampleNose: Smoky, sea water, salt, and very fruity. Apricot compote, dates, orange, fudge, and some chocolate. Aged balsamic. Deep, dark, and smells like an older heavily sherried…