All Whisky reviews

Let's do another head-to-head tasting with two Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength, one bottled in 2009, the other in 2010. Since February 2009, Laphroaig adorns it's labels with batch numbers. We are…

Nose is perky with cherry, coconut and pineapple laced with brown sugar syrup. Very light character. Taste is drenched with juicy summer stone fruits, cherry, apricot, and peaches wrapped in spearmint…

The Benrinnes 15yo Flora & Fauna from Diageo is a very fine whisky indeed. Tripple distilled, this whisky is silky smooth, sweet and exotic.Benrinnes is a very classy whisky and takes a lot of beating…

Following the ancient scottish tradition of reviewing a whisky which bears the word "black" in its name to celebrate Jean-Luc's Birthday, here I am. Please note that the origins of this traditions are…

Nose: Obviously peat, distinctly Ardbeg. As I nose this I can hear the crackling of burning wood. Very elegant. After the first initial sniffs, a nutty sweetness arrives. Almond nougat, almonds sauteed…

As the name already suggest, quarter casks are small barrels, that were used for transportation on horseback or mule back in the day. Much later, the industry switched to larger vessels and the use of…

This whiskey should be a real favourite,I mean lovely rich deep honey hue,a caramel infused nose bursting with raisins and malt...what's not to love? But then comes the taste...this bottle is nearly done…

What a wonderful Japanese Whisky. I must say I'm hooked on this one.Nose: There is a bit of floral with more of a citrus peel nose. Dominant vanilla extractTaste: There is the vanilla. Toffee and Caramel…

At first I was not a fan of Islay Scotch and was more of a Highland, especially Glenmorangie. But I am starting to appreciate Islay more and more.Nose: So much is going on in this one. Powerful peat and…

Nose: Smoky and peat. Leather. Salty ocean air. Raisin and Christmas Cake. Freshly brewed Espresso.Taste: Start out fairly sweet leading into a powerful smoke and peat.Finish: Very long and chewy Raisin…