All Whisky reviews

This cambeltown expression is aged 16 yrs in ex-bourbon casks. THe nose is lively with lemon zest, honey and oak. In the mouth it is slightly oily, lemons come through now stronger upfront fading to…

I must admit I had never heard of Tamnavulin until around 6 months ago. Scotland has many distilleries and this is one of those that happily hides in plain sight. Started in 1966 this is a very efficient…

I must admit I had never heard of Tamnavulin until around 6 months ago. Scotland has many distilleries and this is one of those that happily hides in plain sight. Started in 1966 this is a very efficient…

inviting and warm. this scotch is smooth and gentle yet a little too mild and simple for me. The nose is pleasant, it is sweet and medium-heavy, with a honey aroma and hints of spice. there are sherry…

Located on the coast of the speyside region this distillery produces a salty appetising spirit that deserves to be appreciated more widely in my opinion.This particular expression forms part of Diageo’s…

This whisky is, I believe, only available in the US - it certainly isn't available in Ontario. I think it's also a relatively new whisky, released within the last 2 years or so. Nose: Rye and banana come…

This is part of a search through written (paper) reviews and samples from (unmarked) bottles that have been looming (forgotten!) in my collection over the years. I will at the end of this series do a re…

A lovely note, enticing, rich, sweet, honey, smoke, toasted almonds, oak, spiced fruits & leatherPalate: Lightly smoky, honey, vanilla, light spiced oak, liquorice. Smooth yet powerful with fruity sherry…

Lot No. 40 2012 release. A "single copper pot still" Canadian whisky "made with malted rye". I have read that it is made of 90% rye grains and 10% rye malt, though I can't find official confirmation. I…

Nose: Fruity and sweet, starting with a mix of red fruit (raspberries, strawberries, cherries), and a malty biscuit-y edge, hints of apple strudel infused with sticky toffee. 70% dark chocolate with a…