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I only just tasted the GlenDronach 15 Year Old Revival, that was bottled after the distillery came into the hands of Billy Walker and his team. This one is the predecessor of the Revival, an ‘old’ 15…

From what I can recall, the economy around the world was just recovering from a moderate recession and interest in whiskys and prices were at very low levels. I bought 5 bottles of this expression at USD…

The name 'Valinch' is easily explained, as it's the name of the copper pipette used to draw the whisky straight from the cask. The Valinch has no age statement, which means it's rather young. It is in…

This Limited Edition made the visit to the distillery in June 2011 more than worth the trip. I collect the special releases in round numbers if I can... I know, I know, it's a perversion of sorts. Wendy…

I acquired the Glenrothes Select Reserve from a tasting 3-pack that contained the Select Reserve, 1991/2008, and 1985/2005. I've had it a few times before from various bottles but my notes are based on…

This is a young malt (6-8 years) finished in the quarter cask. If it sound a lot like Laphroaig's Quarter Cask they are owned by the same parent company. The only other products Ardmore has are 25 & 30…

The Icons of Arran is a limited series of 12yo releases which highlight different typical elements of the island. First there was Arran Peacock, next Arran The Rowan Tree and now Arran The Westie, a…

Glenfiddich 12 years old is the entry malt, easily found in supermarkets around the globe and one of the most popular single malts.I had this several times before I seriously got interested in whisky.…

Back in 1984, Blanton’s was the world’s first single barrel bourbon. It means every batch will be slightly different and each of the characteristic bottles bears a bottling date, barrel number and war…

Everything about this dram was 'bi-polar' or mixed up. It appeared to be all over the spectrum in what it offered the nose, palate and finish. I bought the bottle July 16, 2011 upon the recommendation…