All Whisky reviews

The history of Lochside was short, but by far more eventful than that of many others. Not only did they produce both single malt & grain, but also made a blend of them. Something known as a ‘single…

Cool marketing. Squeezing the extra whisky from the oak barrels. And the oak shows for sure. This is a noticeably strong whisky, and on the palate it's oak, oak and more oak. Some vanilla and cherry show…

A step up from the original. Nose is oak and old leather. A very southern affair. Much of the same on the palate, with that distinct Jack grain mash taste accompanying the leathery flavor. Finish is nice…

Note: this is a review of the 4th edition. Nose: Smokey with a hint of salt. Palate: light and Smokey, with a dry finish. Overall a nice, lightly peated dram that is crisp. I prefer more peat and I think…

Nice grassy nose. On the palate it is very Smokey, followed by a grassy, hay flavor. Finish is dry and grassy. Light to medium body, with a nice kick. This is a good go-to peated dram.

Lots of vanilla on the nose with some fruity apricot and grass.Taste is smooth and sweet, mouthfeel is light and slightly slick with oil. Apricot stands out the most, lots of apricot, with some vanilla…

NOSE: explosion of peat, burned wood, damp earth after rain kind of aromas. Creamy Ardbeg 10 notes here as well. Brown sugar, a remote hint of vanilla. With time and some water you get more tannins, and…

I've been looking forward to trying this one for a long time and it's delivered big time! NOSE: very big and sweet with lovely sherry and even some white port notes. Wonderful cinnamon, all spice and 50%…

So, here's an update on the same bottle of Laphroaig CQ that at first made a positive impression on me, but then slipped into utter mediocrity. So much so that I just couldn't help writing a second,…

Warm thick spicy slow arrival, develops a creamy vegetable / herbal middle followed by smooth rich sweet short finish.