All Whisky reviews

Oban is Gaelic for little bay, the name of this NAS-release that first appeared at the end of 2015. It matured on three types of casks (European sherry casks, refill casks with new oak heads and refill…

The Distiller’s Edition, which appears yearly, is a series of single malts from Diageo that got a second maturation on a special cask. In the case of this Oban, it was a Montilla Fino Sherry cask. Mon…

It had been quite a few years since I last tried the Oban 14 Year Old. Unwarranted neglect, I might add, for every time I try it, I quite like it.The nose has a malty heart with honey and citrus fruit…

Looking back at my first review of 2017, I had promised a review of this one along with a few others once I finished my “Dry January”. Trying to procrastinate on doing some paperwork, so here’s a quick…

I was in Calgary in December and between old and new purchases (and purchases for others) I had too much to carry back in the checked luggage we were bringing home. One of my Connosr buddies suggested…

When it comes to whisky just about every man and his dog knows the name of Macallan.. The name just shouts quality and nothing can compare to the whisky if it bears this name !!! Or can it ? I have…

Colour:Light white wine.Nose:Smoke, peat, slightly medicinal with a touch of new make spirit about it making seem a bit younger than it is. It’s also sweet though, with a hint of milk chocolate and a…

Thomas H Handy is a unique rye. There really is nothing that compares to its flavour profile.This bottle of 2016 has been open about three weeks. About 65ml full.Dense orange tinted golden amber, oily…

This new version of Pike Creek is still aged 10 years, but has been finished in rum barrels and the ABV increased to 42%Nose: a bit hot at first. Then the typical Canadian wet stone and caramel aromas…

Douglas Laing is Probably a name most whisky drinkers will associate with extremely well priced, top quality single cask bottlings but they also offer a good range of blends and vatted malts including…