All Whisky reviews

I am a huge sherry fan. I like big, powerful, sherried whiskies. However, I'm not always in the mood for a cask strength whisky. I was turned on to Glendronach 15yr Revival as being highly rated and one…

after trying laphroiag 10 yr, highland park 12 feels like a nice balance of peat, smoke, and medicinal notes.

Nose: Lemon pie, Vanilla, wood, candied papaya.Palate: The lemon is all gone, while the vanilla is still here. Fruit,sweet malty goodness. candied fruit.Finish: wood,pear drops,some dried fruit sweetness…

Along with the Islay malts, Old Pulteney has a bit of a reputation as the type of flavour that you either love or hate. The 17 year old makes it into Ian Buxton’s book so it will come around as one of…

I must admit, I love the sweetness of a sherried single malt. However, sometimes I find the balance a bit off, and the sweetness gets a bit too much. Not so with this delight. This is my first glass, and…

Well, I did it. I finally bought a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh. This won't be the first time to taste this fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, but it will be the first time to do so at home, nestled into my…

Nose: lemon , apple on a pillow of malt and grain. Sweet and wee zesty like granny smith apples. Vanilla custard. Palate: light, the grain sweetness is prominent in top of apple peel. Honey, oats malt…

Can a difference of 1 year really make so much difference to a whisky that it would justify an extra £60 at the checkout? That’s what we wondered so the inaugural meeting of the 101 Club – set up by a…

Ardbeg. This is known for being one of the peat monsters of Islay. I haven't ever tasted an Ardbeg, so this is my first introduction. I am very excited!The Ardbeg Uigeadail is non chill-filtered and…

ose: Spicy wood, grassy and citrus notes (i was not expecting this) , then some vanilla and fruit. very fresh!Palate: malty, woody, and spicy. some chocolate, and a bitter note on the ending, also a bit…