All Whisky reviews

A brief bit of blurb: this dram comes from a South Australian wine maker, and is very limited novelty release. It is made from Franklin barley from Tasmania, and matured in a combination of American and…

First impressions: The color is very golden, appealing. The legs... well, forget about legs. Very solid.The nose comes across as very fruity and extremely potent. Almost a pear/banana aroma to it. A hint…

I bought my bottle of Suntory Yamazaki 12yr almost a year ago and I break it out on rare occasions. Not because it's the most spectacular dram but because it's so very different that scotch and I'm not…

I didn't real enjoy this whiskey and I am quite glad I bought a mini bottle.The nose was pleasent and fragrant. The body was soft and silky. I just didn't really like the flavour. It was very sweet and…

The Balvenie Double Wood opens up with a rich, warming aroma full of red dried fruit sweetness. Further nosing lets you discover some apple and makes you hungry for a piece of rum-filled cake.You could…

The Glenlivet: 'the Single Malt that started it all'. That's how Glenlivet promotes it's Scotch.And I'm sure they have a right to do so, especially when I nosed my Glenlivet 12 Year Old French Oak Finish…

This was my third excursion in the world of peated malts. My introduction being the mild Talisker 10y, followed by a sherried/peated BenRiach 12y, this Laphroaig was my first experience with a fullbodied…

Nose: a fresh mix of oranges and sea air. Nice and soft, citrus is the main component here. Then the floral notes appear, with hints of violets. Totally different than those soapy lavender Bowmores…

After the Wild Turkey 8 year old and Four Roses, this was my third trip to the States - whiskey-wise. Jack Daniel's is without a doubt the best known (and best-selling) brand of American Whiskey. The…

Bottled in 2009. This is reviewed at about 48 % ABVSome tearing on the glass and it is quite oily.Nose: Leather, charcoal and some peat. The alcohol is a bit sticky on the nose and it is difficult to…