Scotch Whisky reviews

Disclaimer: I am not an whisky expert nor do I play one on TV. I have recently tried Bruichladdich Peat and loved it. I was hoping that this expression would fill a niche in the "unpeated" category for…

Bought this a few weeks ago after debating it for over a year. I'd always been curious and finally took the plunge. Nose: Banana, Peat, Unripe Strawberries, Lemon Cake, Nutmeg, HoneyPalate: Bananas,…

Following up my previous review I thought I would write up this one as I only have a few drams left in this bottle. Unchill filtered, no coloring added.Nose: Sharp barley with coco powder accents in a…

I think Bowmore is a dependable distillery with some solid expressions (Tempest Batch 2) and some not-so-solid expressions (Mariner & Enigma). And that's what makes a distillery exciting and human, in…

Ardbeg Uigeadail turned out to be just as good as everyone was talking about it. Though bottled at cask strength, I still managed to make it brilliant for my taste with few drops of water (I usually…

David Stewart, the Master Blender at Balvenie, has his own favourite marrying tun. You have guessed it, it is the Tun 1401. In i the married several specially selected casks for about three months to…

McLellands' Lowland is a budget single malt scotch. Not a bad deal for someone getting into single malts. It has a sweet peppery start and a medium finish with hints of minerals. It is not very well…

First off let me say that I've been very lazy with my whisky reviews and postings and I apologize for that that. Preparing for Scotland is consuming heaps of time and for that I'm sorry!Recently I att…

Johnny Walker Black Label 12 Year old blended whisky is a great dram. It has a wonderful balance between smoky and sweet. The nose is interesting, mild, and inviting. The easiest way for me to describe…