All Whisky reviews

Lagavulin 16 was not the first Islay whisky I ever had but it was the one which made me understand and appreciate the complexity held within Islay scotch. I still think of it as one of my favorites and…

Originally produced for the Travel Retail market (duty free shops) this is a cask strength NCF Bowmore NAS, and comes in a 1 Litre bottle. I’m not a Huge Bowmore fan but I do think they are really trying…

Realised that I had a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 that I had gotten for last Christmas in the back of the whisky cabinet, lets crack it open and give a serious try to this popular blend. Nose: mostly a…

Some time ago I was fortunate enough to receive a kiss from a lovely girl I was very much interested in at the time. I recall the kiss as having a soft, delicate sweetness about it yet with the hidden…

Recent addition to the Wiser's stable, it's a very affordable rye with a nose of spice cake: caramelized sugar, cloves, nutmeg and Jamaican pepper with a hint of candied apple and orange peel boiled. A…

As its name implies, this whisky is madeof at least 51% rye and has spent at least two years in charred new oak barrels. It is bottled at 50%.The nose is a bit closed and initially offers top soil and…

This is interesting: Canadian whisky imported from Kentucky. Deep colour; fancy bottle with cork stopper. Price-wise it is above Crown Royal but below most of the well-aged Canadians. Let's see how it…

Triple distilled, quite soft, yes. But there is just nothing especial going on

This one is pleasant, with obvious sherry influence. Has quite good balance. Adding water reveals more aroma and fruits.Nose: apple pie, raisins, bit of smoke and rubber Palate: varnish, fruits, sweet…

This was my first encounter with Springbank distillery.And a very pleasant one! In some way it encouraged me to try other Springbank whiskies - Hazelburn, Longrow. Now, this distillery is definitely one…