All Whisky reviews

I've been hoovering up Mortlachs left, right and centre recently, so when I saw this had spent it's nine years in an ex sherry butt (amount of fills unknown!), I bit. Quite interested to see how it…

I have to admit that I have a bit of a soft spot for The Dalmore. Despite the liberal application of fake tan and the generally low abv, I tend to enjoy their expressions. One of my oldest and dearest…

After sitting in the cabinet for close to a decade it was time to get this thing popped open!Nose - Very fruity and sweet. Fresh apples covered in light balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. This smells…

After sitting in the cabinet for close to a decade it was time to get this thing popped open!Nose - Very fruity and sweet. Fresh apples covered in light balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. This smells…

This is the second release from the Spring Mill Distillery in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. The first was the incredible bourbon-style Traditional Straight Whisky. This one promises to be more in the…

Nose: First up is wet moss with ocean misting over you. A bag of salted pretzels opens up, plus some toasty caramel syrup and traditionally glazed donuts. Whole toasted coriander lightly crushed in a…

Mortlach holds an important place in my whisky journey. The man that kindled my interest in whisky seemed to like it. Of all the bottles in his collection, he had an open bottle of Mortlach from the…

My last taste of Royal Brackla was from a sample of the 12, which I enjoyed. I was tempted to buy a full bottle of the OB 12 but saw this for £10 cheaper and that it went the distance in a refill sherry…

Here's a single cask Old Pulteney bottled for Tydrum Whisky (aka The Green Welly). No indication of the cask type on the label but, going off the colour, I'd guess ex-bourbon. I have always sang the…

Currently enjoying a quiet Sunday afternoon, post golf, as the family have taken a weekend away without me. As such, I believe a celebration is in order :) What better time to have a dram (or two)…