All Whisky reviews

....working through a bunch of samples and minis I have sitting around...GlenDronach, along with Ardmore, has traditionally been a component of Teacher's blended scotch. Teacher's finally bought the…

bottled 25/4/2012sample from a friendI'm pretty certain that these are the specs of the bottle. I wasn't able to find out anything else about it or confirm that this bottle was out there, but it's what…

sample from a friendNose: Delightfully on petrol and putty at first, though this turns to waxy lemon, pepper, and a touch of earthy peat. A smidge of creamy vanilla. The peat gets a really nice truffle…

It's been awhile since I've tried Aberlour A'Bunadh, but this is the only whisky I've ever tried that gives it a serious run for its money. It's not cask strength, but goddamn, it's one hell of a sweet…

This is very good whisky but I can buy better single malt for £5 less, and thats what I shall buy.

Bowmore 15 Darkest has certainly gone through some changes in the time (about two months) since my bottle’s been opened. Waxy, acidic, and sulfur-y at first, it’s now softened up with a nicely balanced…

This particular bottling is aged 5 years in the usual ex-bourbon barrels then moved to quarter casks for a short stay of 7 months. This younger bottling is bottled at 48% which is slightly higher than…

Nose: Oak, dried fruit essence, and a pleasing nuttiness. The nose is quite enjoyable on this scotch. Palate: bitter oak dominates with some hot chillis, while the background is occupied by toasted…

Auchentoshan Springwood was a great example of how liking isn't always logical. Especially when tasting something. This was the first dram for me, that had a very short finish but it felt like it made…

Nose: Rich and opulent, sweet, slightly alcoholic, intense and fruity.Palate: Burst of sweet grape, like the nose: intense, spice then wood then fruit, I don't know where it ends and where it starts,…