All Whisky reviews

Whenever I have friends or family flying in from elsewhere, I usually ask them to bring in a bottle of something “exotic.” If there’s time, I do some research and ask them for a particular bottle that…

You've heard of drinking whisky with ice, but how about with an ice pack? And on my nuts?!? Whaaaattt??? Yes, this may very well be the first post-vasectomy whisky review you've ever read. TMI, you say…

This is not part of the Whisky Advent Calendar - I just thought that since I have a sample of this (courtesy of @thecyclingyogi!), I might as well do a side-by-side review. I have a full unopened bottle…

If you’re not familiar with the legend of Elmer T. Lee, I suggest a quick Google search for bios and obits more colorful and detailed that what I could provide here. His eponymous whiskey was introduced…

A review for Ardbegs 2013 official special edition. Thankfully I was able to find one before they sold out.Nose: Oily, tar and coal smoke notes, a saltiness carried on a sea breeze, maybe a hint of green…

I cannot believe I have never reviewed a Yamazaki before! Then again, since Suntory products are not available in Ontario, I shouldn't be surprised. This is one of the world's greatest and most innova…

The Black Grouse Alpha Edition was truly a nice blended whisky. Little bit lacking in character like Larry Gopnik in the Coen brothers movie "A Serious Man".Actually this is like a serious man's whisky…

Great classic highland character. Fruit, nice oak aroma, the correct strength.

Finlaggan Old Reserve had peat written all over it. Even to a point, where it got a bit one-sided. Especially the nose was a bit dull, even though it was strong.It's actually quite rare for a peaty…

I can't help being very impressed with this bottle. It looks like it's a hundred years old with the washed out colours, old style text. Even the top, oblong, part of the label is reminiscent of a naut…