All Whisky reviews

I am new(er) to scotch, having enjoyed more blended Canadian and Irish whiskeys in the past. This was a great introduction to a rich, deep smokiness from the double wood, it did not disappoint. There is…

Nose: Evidence of the Olorosso sherry maturation is apparent yet surprisingly restrained, allowing for fruit bubblegum and cherry coke to mix as equal citizens with the creme brûlée, marzipan and white…

Nose: Light , fresh , coastalTaste: Light , peaty , citrus with sea salt and black pepper , turning sweet with tingling smokeFinish: Lemon pepper zest returns , short to medium , smoke whafting, Crisp…

My first review.During a my recent very long work run in an exploration camp in northern Québec, I've become quite intrigued with spirits, namely whisky, armagnac and cavlados. Having come home, I've…

There isn't a single review of a Glen Elgin expression as yet, and that simply cannot continue, this wonderful distillery deserves greater perusal of its wares, and you deserve an introduction to this…

I quite like this bourbon - it doesn't blow me away (I'm not a huge bourbon fan) but makes a good sipper while BBQ'ing (which I'm doing as I write). Deep amber, good legs, very solid. Nose of cake-y…

Nose: Soft Sherry , Christmas cake , Rich fruitTaste: The most delicate of whiskies I have ever tasted , Soft mouth feel , Sherry , chocolate nougat, Pine nutes and slight citrusFinish: gentle , balanced…

When I tasted this BNJ, the first thing that came to mind was Talisker 10yo. To my palate, it has that same punchy smoke & pepper traits. Forget the nose as you will have to try very hard to get one. But…

(Without too many jokes).Sampled in a Glen cairn with half a teaspoon of spring water.When I decided to try and expand my whisky knowledge and indeed my cabinet, this was the first single malt I bought…

Sampled in a Glencairn first neat and then with a half tea spoon of spring water.My general feeling of this dram was one of being totally under whelmed. I am struggling, even as a novice, to come up with…