All Whisky reviews

Look, if you are a whisky shop and you dare come out with an Edradour bottling, then you are either in possession of bad taste or good humor. At least, that is what I would have said a couple years ago…

Malts of Scotland and The Whiskyman collaborate intensely. After all, The Whiskyman is the importer/representative of Malts of Scotland in Belgium. It comes as no surprise that an exclusive bottling was…

I really like those Celtic blue Sea Dragons and wolverine-like critters on the Armorik box. The reviewed bottle is 'double' matured in bourbon barrels and sherry casks, though it is not stated whether…

Bruichladdich Scottish Barley has no age statement, was matured exclusively in bourbon barrels, and is unpeated. Bottle code: 12 02 14. The reviewed bottle was opened 3 days agoNose: Barley. What else…

BenRiach and I did not have a very good first meeting. A Duty Free salesman decided to off-load a 20 year onto me back when I did not know my peat from my feet.And let me tell you that was a vile drink…

I opened this one up about a year and a half ago after reading some good reviews about the First Edition and I wasn't too impressed. It was decent enough, mind you. But I'm always looking for something…

Master of Malt, apart from being a fine whisky shop, are quite accomplished independent bottlers too. I've tried a number of their offerings and they seldom disappoint.With Darkness! they've decided to…

I like the fact Springbank in not chill filtered and doesn't contain artificial colouring. Nose: seaweed, sea air, mineral, oranges. Palate: oily mouthfeel, peaty (but not as powerfull as some Islayers…

Nose: maritime, fireplace, smoked fish and lemon. Palate: roast, lemon and brine. Finish: Medium long, peaty and slightly salty. Very satisfying.

I've gotta admit, this is my kind of Scotch. The nose is bursting with tropical fruit: first banana, then watermelon and pineapple. I get hints of bubblegum at times. Very sweet, very approachable. As…