All Whisky reviews

The Auchentoshan Select is, since the rebranding in 2008, hard to find at retailers, since it was moved to the duty free market. I purchased my bottle (1 Liter) directly from the distillery's online shop…

Nose: a great maritime wave up front, that I’ve never experienced with Arran (a light sea breeze). It even hints towards farmy notes (yummie) that you can find in some Connemara, while at the same time…

This is the fifth Toshan I’ve tried so far and again it is bulls-eye! This Three Wood – like the name says – was matured in three types of casks : first American oak bourbon casks, then Spanish oloroso…

Nose: very nice. Entertaining battle between citrus (lots of oranges) and fresh oak. It has been aged in a very active cask, because it reminds me of Glenmorangie / BenRiach matured in virgin oak casks…

Ah, the Hjarta - a 12yr Cask Strength Highland Park. Available only through the distillery's website, the distillery & in nordic countries. Which of coarse leaves the rest of the world out (unless you…

Color: Golden strawNose: Sweet notes as one might expect from a Madeira cask finish. Quite a few Oaky notes, toffee, heather.Palate: Honey, Vanilla, The oakiness is there no doubt. heather is also there…

Nose: Fresh fruits, a touch of peat, a bit of smoke and splash of honey Palate: Bittersweet, Spicy Finish: Warm, dry, honey, peat and smoke covering your mouthIt's basically a great mix of the regular…

Wow. An exceptionally smooth dram. I've not tried a lot of bourbons but this is the best I've tried so far. Great neat, cut or as a mixer. My new favorite!

Color: Dark strawNose: Ah, the sweetness is felt immediately. sweet peat. And the peat is there, mind you. lovely strong peat. Some Sea water notes of course. a hint of fruit. and spice (nutmeg , pepper…

This is a great value malt whisky. At just over £20 a bottle it's probably not one for the purists but great is you are a novice starting a collection or like me, just want a nice, affordable malt for…