Scotch Whisky reviews

Caperdonich distillery is located at the northern end of Moraytown Village in Rothes and began its existence in 1897 under the name “Glen Grant #2”. It was founded by J. & J. Grant, the same people that…

Several months ago, I posted a review of Auchentoshan Classic and declared it the worst whisky in my cabinet. Yet the Valinch is essentially a cask-strength version of the Classic and it’s bursting with…

Nose: Floral and almost lightly grapy. It reminds me rather of a very young and light cognac. Butter salted caramel. Malt and pepper! Dusty and floury, too, along with vanilla frosting. Pralines! I like…

The last of my forgotten notes from last October, this was another purchased sample.I should note: I don't keep great track of the color of drams, so, for something this long ago, I have no idea what it…

from a purchased sampleNose: Oh my. Toffee, caramel, fudge, and a few trace notes of sherry and red fruit wafting in the middle. Rich and powerful, this is satisfying. A little like syrup and thick…

These tasting notes are part of the same rediscovered notes from last October, and, mercifully, they're still interesting to me at the very least.From a purchased sampleNose: Very rich and slightly sweet…

from a purchased sample Nose: Light varnish and a little sweet leather. Develops on dates, prunes, golden raisins, and cinnamon. The varnish is a little bitter-sweet orange zest. Chocolate, caramel, and…

Nose: Light, floral, and on honey. There is a distinct and slightly yeasty, rather malty quality to it. Pressed dried and waxy flower petals. Eventually a few red berries come out. Vanilla, frosting,…