All Whisky reviews

from a purchased sampleNose: Ah, really something. Almond skins, waxy, damp pebbles, lemon, putty, and oily. Superbly balanced. Ginger and very lightly peaty/smoky. Very lightly sweet, too, almost on…

from a purchased sampleNose: Ash/coal, mixed along with those farmy notes -- both cheese and dung. A bit more waxy lemon, oil, almonds (dull, raw slivers), custard, and menthol. Almost orange sherbert…

from a purchased sampleNose: Lightly peaty with that perfect Montrachet that's got a touch of sweetness. Lemon, a gorgeous waxiness. Pepper, ash, and putty. Oh, Brora, how I love when you do this. Ginger…

Oban has always been a special whisky for me. I first tasted Oban the night before my wife and I picked up our new chocolate lab puppy (Porter). Now almost three years to the date of the anniversary of…

I tried this new(ish) release at the Whisky Live 2013 Melbourne and was quite impressed. Decided to get a bottle the day after.Glass: GlencairnJust poured: Nose: Taking a whiff freshly poured from a…

Smooth mild fruity complex arrival develops a herbal / floral short lived finish.

Ardbeg is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and beloved malt whisky distilleries in the world. Founded by Alexander Stewart, Ardbeg’s first record as a distillery dates back to 1794, and commercial…

from a purchased sampleNose: Rich, oxidized sherry. Very vinuous, no surprise. Salty nuts. Grapy. Christmas cake, light chocolate malt, and a little vanilla. Obvious red wild fruit and berries, something…

from a purchased sampleNose: Next up is a change of pace! Straightforward. Malty, grainy, a touch of lemon, a touch of wax, and then some sour flowers. Turns a bit to honey and a lightly lemoned (that's…

from a purchased sampleNose: Vanilla - extract and frosting. Smoky with a pinch of salt and seawater dampened pebbles in honey. Melon, lemon, and some green apple. Very slight porridgy. A few floral…