World Whisky reviews

I had tried this one some five years ago, but it gives me great pleasure to revisit it. It was bottled in 2009 and was a one off release of 3000 bottles. It was distilled from locally grown barley from…

I tried this Kavalan Podium for the first time at a Kavalan tasting in Gent. This is the virgin oak expression for which Ian Chang – the Master Blender – brought together new American oak with refill…

I have tried this powerhouse twice before, but was never able to make tasting notes. During a recent visit to the bar PROOF in Ghent, the owner poured me a generous sample to take home. So now allow me…

You will have to forgive me, but this is only my second Kornog, the peaty Breton whisky from Glann ar Mor. The previous one, the Kornog Taouarc'h Prevared 10SC (seriously, can anyone pronounce this?),…

Another peaty Breton from the stables of Glann ar Mor, this Taouarc'h Kentan was launched in August 2016. It matured on bourbon casks and was bottled at drinking strength. It is mildly smoky on the nose…

When we think of Indian whisky, Amrut is surely top of mind, while Paul John often does not even come to mind. Justified or not? I already tried their Classic, Edited, Brilliance and Peated Select Cask…