All Whisky reviews

Today's KWM 2020 Whisky Advent Calendar entry is a Shelter Point Rye, but as I have two other expressions from that distillery on hand, I thought I'd make today a trilogy (I'll do the rye last). The…

This will be a short review (I'm watching Frozen 2 with Maggie) - but today's entry is from the independent bottler Specialty Drinks, under their The Single Malts of Scotland range: a Caol Ila that spent…

I was delighted to find a 25-year-old single malt today, from Glenfarclas - of course, fully matured in oloroso.The colour is a medium amber. On the nose we have rich sherry notes: roasted pecans, rum…

Every time there's an online discussion about Bunnahabhain, I'm hesitant to comment. It's a whisky that generally leaves me a bit confused. None of the Bunnahabhain offerings I've tried have been bad but…

Ok this is from their 100% Islay range so all barley is grown on the adjoining farm, malted on site. The barley used in this edition is of the Optic variety. Released in 2018This, 8th Edition is also a…

I don't think there's anything to say about Aberlour A'bunadh that hasn't been covered before. The review was done in part from a sample graciously provided by @Nozinan but I also realized the 1/4 bottle…

My spirits consumption is at a low point but I decide that making an effort to reduce the number of samples I own which helps me get back into the swing of things, especially reviews, since I'm rather…

Today's entry is one of the new Arran offerings, their NAS Barrel Reserve - matured in American oak, non-coloured.The colour is a very light gold. Creamy on the nose with overripe pear, strawberry, hints…

I skipped Day 10 of the calendar as it was another one of my go-tos: Laphroaig 10 Year Old (which I enjoyed side-by-side with a cask-strength Cairdeas Triple Wood - both of those were reviewed before)…

This is a fresh bottle of Nikka Whisky from the Barrel. Being fresh, I've let it sit for about 30min before giving it any attention. I'm acting as a mule for this bottle for someone in a board controlled…