All Whisky reviews

Picked up a bottle at a great price and was excited, as I usually focus on Islays, but wanted something lighter. Upon opening the bottle, I got a whiff of what I can only describe as paint thinner. The…

This review is based on the Batch 001. Typical Islay and Laphroaig upon pulling the cork. Peat, smoke, hint of brine and marine scents. The initial palate was sweet, with definite caramel and vanilla…

I think this is perhaps as close to whisky perfection as anything I have ever drunk, over two decades. Of course, the young(er) fiery peaty smoky Islay charmer is there, but, with a supple yet signifi…

I now have only one more CR left in the range to try - the Black - hopefully I will be able to get to that one soon and complete my work with this brand!It has a beautiful deep red amber colour - clearly…

My first Auchentoshan, but not my first Lowland whisky as I have previously sampled Edinburgh’s Glenkinchie 12 Year Old at the beginning of my journey (Whisky Discovery #3).This is January 2012’s offi…

An unplanned and unexpected bonus at the end of a Friday afternoon meeting at my MD’s house. We often stop off for a beer on the way home on Friday evenings – we have a ‘moaning’ chair where we can sit…

Sorry to say this is only available in tennessee,or so I'm told, but to my taste it is better than his nephews prize winner. and whom may you ask is his nephew? none other than Mr. Jack Daniels None of…

To mark today's date (which has a private wistfulness for me), I decided to splurge on this bottle and give it a try. Not being a big Jameson fan, it was a bit of a risk, but well worth it.As you would…

Springbank Longrow CV was recently recommended to me and I like it, a LOT! I think the nose is its strongest feature. Smoke and peat but not like Ardbeg, much more grassy and yet coastal. Don't add water…

This bottle is more money than I like to spend, with so many excellent whisky's priced under $75, it's hard to justify spending over $100. But I did and it's different than my usual fare. It's sweet and…