All Whisky reviews

Companta, gaelic for 'friendship', is the fifth Glenmorangie Private Edition release, following Sonnalta PX, Finealta, Artein, and EalantaCompanta has been finished in a combination of wine casks from…

There has been several distillers releasing a virgin oak product, Glen Dronach and others. This is a new release here in Ontario and I was curiouso about the virgin oak experience. Although the descri…

Pretty much the standard offering from the semi-independant Glendronach. I once had a sample of 9yo bourbon matured single cask Glendronach, so I knew their younger stuff could be very good. It made me…

First vapor: Fruit sherbets (pina-colada or maraschino-cherry) and sophisticating lemon & almond bitters.Nose: Soft lemon cream, with sea-salted Brazil nuts and banana. This is supported by malty cereal…

Nose: As soon as you put this one to your nose it was like the glass in your hand had suddenly changed into a hot freshly baked banana muffin with a nice cinnamon crust on the top..which was yummy...…

Bruichladdich proves that the concept of 'terroir' is not exclusive to the world of wine. Islay Barley 2006 is the second release in the former Uber Provenance range. Islay Barley is the product from one…

Titanic beverage group Diageo sells 130 million bottles of Johnnie Walker on a yearly basis. The Red Label blend accounts for the vast majority of these figures. It is one of the cheapest blends and has…

I consider Bunnahabhain to be one of Islay’s hidden gems. Their products boast strong salt and soft smoke, which isn’t for everybody. But they have their own style, and consistently produce quality…

A lovely bottle of Whisky. Nose. Honey, vanilla, pear drops, aniseed, citrus with a slightly herbal woody edgePalate. Smooth, honey and summer fruits. Oak and pepper.A good finish which is medium long…

This is a single pot still release matured in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks.Nose: sweet honeyed cereal. Vanilla, wood and old leather.Palate: sweetness, vanilla, warming spices, glacé cherries and…