All Whisky reviews

There are few drams of this price range which carry such a thick chewy malt. I think this dram has the texture of an 16 or 18 year old. A great nose with influences of toffee, dates and maple. Dollar for…

This particular bottle of the Yamazaki 12 was opened well over a year ago and has not only maintained it's elegance but become a little more mature as well. For example it's not as floral as I remember…

Suntory is a powerhouse and even when some of their offerings fall short they still manage to stay reasonably north of average. This 18 year expression falls into that range.The sherried nose is quite…

First review on the first scotch that got me (and it would seem many others here) interested in whisky. Had some conversations with a mate of course as well, and he introduced me to Malt Madness. The…

I got a gift voucher today from work, got excited, and naturally went to the closest bottle shop at lunch to buy another whisky. I've had a few other Islay experiences in the mid-range so wanted to see…

The story... A recent buy and one that's slowly growing on me.I went into the whiskey shop looking for an alternative to my favourite Jura superstition. Was looking for something a little peaty, not too…

This 18 yr old has had 15 years of maturation in Bourbon hogsheads, Makers Mark to be specific. It is then finished for the final 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks.This combination gives this 18 yr a sweet…

Recently I've been able to get a couple bottles of American whiskeys down from Japan. One of them was KC Rye, which I've wanted to try for a long time. It’s generally considered a standard-issue rye, a…

Here is a stunning American rye whisky, not easy to find (I came across a bottle at Queen's Quay LCBO by chance). I reviewed their Small Batch bourbon some time ago (this is a Buffalo Trace brand, by the…

The nose is intriguing. Salty, honeyed, floral, vanilla, green apples and sugared candies (pear drops, pineapple cubes).On the palate it is creamy, malty, honey, salt, light smoke and peat.The finish is…