All Whisky reviews

Last night was a Caol Ila night. My girlfriend was at her ballet class, so when the 2 youngest wer in bed, I opened up a bottle of 12YO.What an amazing nose: the smoke, The smoke! But then, some leather…

This whisky is the best I have ever tasted. I am sure that I will change my mind several times since I am rather new to the world of whisky. Never the less, I bought this bottle at the Glenturret Dist…

I have tasted this whisky before, but I confess it was a while back. In addition, I tasted it while comparing it to the 12yr Sherry Oak, and probably others as well. What I'm trying to say is that my…

All I can say is wow! I've had various bourbons and this one knocks them all out. Powerful, flavorful, sweet, spicy...I think I just found my benchmark bourbon.

Glenfarclas 1977 Family Cask (59%, OB 2006, cask #61, 582 btl.)Nose: the other side of Glenfarclas, more “naked” and true to the original spirit. Grains with a dash of honey. Heather and fresh herbs …

anCnoc 16 yo (46%, OB 2010)Nose: malty and fruity, quite aromatic in a way that reminds me more of fruit tea rather than the actual fruits. Maybe that’s also because of the distinct camomile notes.…

Laphroaig 10 yo Cask Strength (58,3%, OB 2010, batch #002)Nose: fruitier than the 10yo CS Batch 001, right from the start, with berries and peach syrup. Also more notes of butter toffee and sweet van…

Connemara Sherry finish (40%, OB 2009, 10.000 btl.)Nose: smokey but not (heavily) peated. Hints of red candy, berries and raisins. Something that reminds me of freshly cured leather. Rubber boots as well…

Balblair 2000 is the replacement for the previous Balblair 1997 which I scored 81. It’s still matured in first fill American oak.Balblair 2000 (43%, OB 2010)Nose: full of pear drops and grainy aromas…

Intro: This is the 2010 release, bottling #5, in the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection of special release bourbons. Prior years have featured Seasoned Oak, Sonoma Cutrer wine barrel finish, 1838 Sweet…