All Whisky reviews

I suggest you also read my review of the Balblair 1989 for comparison. But allow me to elaborate a bit on vintages. The Balblairs are vintage expressions, because the do not have an age statement, but…

From the disitllers of Hanger One vodka, made from two-row barley and aged mostly in used bourbon casks with a few French oak and port cask thrown in for good measure.The Nose: Soft and clean, wonderful…

The Isle of Jura - west of the Highlands and northeast of Islay, is not that easy to reach. It takes several planes, trains and... a ferry (and the best part of the day) to reach it. That may be part of…

Nose: Beautiful, fresh and clean yet remarkably fragrant and evocative, a coastal breeze. Sweet and fruity with the usual Bruichladdich mix of melon and pear/ green apple against light honey and toasty…

Sometimes, friends ask me: 'what whisky should I give for this or that event?' Most of all when they don't know whether another friend they are visiting likes whisky at all. Quite often I should recom…

I sipped a glass of this amazing find in a small whiskey bar near my dwelling in SE Portland. The first taste that hit me was butter, small amount of maple with hints of honey and then at last a light…

When I was a reckless youth, I'd buy Wild Turkey because it was cheap. Now I have a new found respect for the label. This stuff is good! It's mild, sweet and has just the right amount of fruitiness. The…

Gunns is a premium Scotch Whisky infused with a smoky aroma, rich nose and smooth honey taste.Against well established Blends Gunns hold its own with a palate that screams Classic. It's nice to see 'New'…

Nose : Sweet peaty candy. The 'Laddie' signature sweetness, and the peat hovering above. One would expect Harsher peat from a 140 ppm malt, but the sweetness is very well integrated into the peat. I left…

I'll get back to you with a decent review, later... In the meantime: "It's just a shame there is only one comment about this creation so far." In closing for now an airport tip: "Never forget about…