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These are notes from a tasting a while ago. I still stand behind them . . . although I feel like I might need to give this one another go again. Nose: More oak with those peaches hanging out in the…

These are notes from a tasting a while ago. I still stand behind them. Nose: Sherry at the fore with light oak, bits of that lemon grass, and a few whispers of peat. There is some nuttiness along with…

This is my second bottle. I have also had numerous tastes over the years. This is such a consistent blend.Nose: Delicate smoke and small wafts of peat greet the nose. Next comes malt with a bit of grain…

Here’s a little comparison review of an older vs. newer bottle of Ardbeg 10, just to see if any significant changes occurred with this popular dram over a three-year period.I found an older bottle of…

Bruichladdich The Laddie 10, the first ten year old to be wholly distilled and matured following the distillery's re-opening in 2001.I have really enjoyed some of the releases in recent years by Bruic…

Since I’ve been reviewing all the popular drams lately, I would be remiss to not include the ol’ QC. It’s a classic by any standard, and shame on me for taking so long to get around to it. It’s not the…

Clearac, British Plain Spirit, New Make, White Dog. Whatever name you want to give it, this came straight from the BenRiach stills at 68% and thus has not been influenced by any oak. Embryonic whisky,…

I debated with myself (it was a sight to behold, belief me) whether or not I would write this tasting note. After all, I had no references. It was a cask sample that was given to me by a friend, whisky…

Batch 10 of BenRiach’s single cask releases contains no less than 12 single casks, varying in age from 8 to 37 years and almost as many different types of casks and finishes. I will try the youngest in…

This BenRiach was selected by David Stirk, the man behind the Creative Whisky Company. It is a single cask that was cut to the drinking strength of 45%. I got the bottle as a gift from my Dutch buddy…