All Whisky reviews

My first foray into whisky was a Dalwhinnie 15, recommended by my brother and an easy jump into this liquid universe. After my first couple of tastes, I just 'didn't ge...

I, like many other members on this site, find it hard to collect whisky. I buy them so that they can be drunk, sampled and enjoyed, and I knew full well that this Spirit Of Unity bottle would get opened…

The story is pretty widely known by now about Ernest Shackleton and the whisky he took with him all those years ago on his expedition. And if you're reading this review, there is a good chance you know…

This Tomatin whisky was distilled way back in 1976, spending the main years in an ex-bourbon Hogshead, then being finished for 3 years in a Spanish Oloroso sherry butt. I write this review after having…

Nose: A summery bowl of strawberry and mint, seasoned with fresh vanilla and enjoyed while sitting on a damp summer lawn. This summer treat is accompanied by melons and grapefruits, resting on a cereal…

Compliments of Dad, visit to Sheffield. A slightly subdued bourbon aroma, very little alcohol or harshness. Smooth, not overly complex, caramel and alcohol come through. Quite nice, relaxed, although not…

The Balvenie Tun 1401 is a relatively new release, and is very intriguing since batch #1 was highly acclaimed (Sadly i did not get to try that one, and it’s now all gone). So what is Tun 1401? basically…

This Auchentoshan, that was finished on a Mourvèdre wine cask after its regular maturation of 8 years on a bourbon cask, and bottled by Murray McDavid at the Bruichladdich Distillery’s bottling plant.…

The Cailean Maclean Postcard EDN. in a handsome flip-top box: Very much an old school Talisker. The most delicious Talisker in a very long time. Smooth & captivating and I'm sure, tasted blind would be…

Time for another of Master of Malts latest single casks.This was distilled on the 22nd January 1991, and was aged in a first fill bourbon barrel for 20 years before bottling in March 2011. A single cask…