All Whisky reviews

This rye was recommended to me by a bartender who said I just had to try it, since it's very hard to come by in Russia. I'm very glad I did. I've been told that this is their standard rye for mixing, but…

The last of a fearsome foursome of Kavalan Whisky tasted in-store. It was a mixed bag I was hoping this one would confirm the hype. A longer blabby version is on my blog.Kavalan Solist Sherry cask: 59…

One of two Solist releases received by the SAQ in September 2017Kavalan Solist Bourbon: 58.6% abv. Cask#B111209009ANose: the nose is hot and pointy right from the gate. Apples, I get that weird copper…

More of the Kavalan tastings session I attended.So if you're looking for clarity in the haze of releases from this distillery, here's what I gather. There are the Solist releases that are the "cherry…

The SAQ recently received 4 Kavalan Expressions amidst silly controversy that made it all the way to the reader mail portion an episode of whiskycast (I think we really need more women in whisky). Ove…

I picked up a 1L bottle of this at Ben Gurion airport in March of 2015. At $110 US it was extravagant (but it’s $175.50 CAD for 750 cc in Ontario at the time of writing 2.5 years later) but it was…

@Astroke inspired me to pick this up. A 10 YO possibly cask strength bottle for $80 (inaccurately listed as 46.3% at LCBO). The only experience I have with Deanston is in the context of @paddockjudge’s…

It's an interesting feeling to be drinking liquid history. It doesn't automatically mean that that history isn't going to turn into a sob story, though. This Littlemill, thankfully, didn't. It is deli…

This is a perfect example of how uncontrolled peat and smoke can really screw up your enjoyment. Folks who enjoy big, in your face smoke will love this, since this whisky is like an essential oil of all…

This 25-year old was released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery in 2016 (an 8-year and an 18-year old were also released). It was matured exclusively in ex…