All Whisky reviews

Thanks to a whole range of strangly built stills Loch Lomond can produce a plethora of different whisky styles, like Loch Lomond, Inchmurrin, Inchmoan, Croftengea, Craiglodge and so forth. They comple…

Secretly, I am hoping to discover a nice Loch Lomond, but so far to no avail. Perhaps I’ll get lucky with this Peated expression?The nose is surprisingly sharp, but very fruity at the same time. Think…

In the new – so-called Island Series – range from Loch Lomond you will also find this 18 Year Old. And as I had read quite a few good things of Loch Lomond (some single cask releases were very good, it…

Loch Lomond is a factory. There is nothing romantic about this distillery. But since a few years it has new owner who are doing everything in their power to help Loch Lomond shed its questionable repu…

This sweet nectar of work is a blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley that had been aged for 6-7 years in new American charred oak barrels before being finished for up to 18 months in Plantation XO rum…

This Dun Bheagan Vintage Bottling from 2010 (NAS) was picked up several years ago as I was looking for a bargain Islay. It stayed tucked away until I decided to pop it open tonight. Was it worth it? Lets…

The nose is fairly mellow but with hints of citrus and almonds. When it first hits the palate there is a pop of black pepper spice that swiftly gives way to caramel, honey, and flower petals. Surprisi…

On ice, Puerta América Hotel, Madrid (on the house, thanks.) It pours pale wheatish, oily streaks. Aroma is intense: mainly smoke and rolling tobacco. So this is what you may (somewhat pompously) call…

Nose: Port. Rich, nutty dessert wine, in any case. I want to say "fruity" but I'm having a hard time picking out specific fruit. I smell roasted peanuts...beneath that, some grape notes. The sweet, piney…

The sample for this review was graciously provided by @NozinanBlanton’s Gold 51.5% ABV, Warehouse H, Rick 29, Barrel 328, Bottled 9/19/2014, Opened July 2016, 2/3 full when sample bottled April 18/201…