All Whisky reviews

Not sure what else I can say about this little old whisky here that hasn’t already been said, one of my all-time favs so far in my short whisky journey. Love the balance between the peat and sherry; the…

Best blended whisky I've ever tasted . . . by far! Had a glass last night. If anyone knows where I can buy a bottle of this stuff, it would be great to hear from you. Nose: Fresh made marshmallows,…

Last night, my good friend Igor Kossov hosted a Nikka whisky tasting for a couple of us, including the guys who run scotchblog.ca. There were six whiskies on offer - and I was able to bring samples back…

The second whisky of our evening was this award-winning blend (Best Japanese Blend, No Age Statement at the 2011 World Whiskies Awards). Whereas the bottle of Tsuru 17 was a gorgeous decanter, this one…

The nose invigorates: a very pure nose, heady, with peat that cuts through and yet is not overpowering. None of the tar-like character of Ardbeg. And I should say this older Talisker is more heady and…

Nose: Grass, sea salt, gypsum. Palette: Pralines, Greek yogurt, carpet glue, hay bales and slight hint of grassfire smoke. The mouthfeel is thin and invasive, gathering unpleasantly around the teeth and…

Warm spicy, maple arival followed by short quick finish. Hand crafted small bathes, brings a lot to this whiskey. Well made high quality,well recommended.

As the late Rosemary Clooney sang:Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give you candy Come on-a my house, my house, I'm gonna give a you Apple a plum and apricot-a too eh Come on-a my house, my house…

I've heard tell the nose on this one is full. Wrong. It's not, but it's quite pleasant: Koffee klatch, dark chocolate, oaky goodness, smoking peat curling round an elf's little chimney somewhere deep in…

The first release of Swedish single malt from Mackmyra. I had heard lots of good things about it and I was keen on taking my first taste of a Swede in the whisk(e)y business. For my disappointment Mac…