The Whiskyphiles

April 2015

  • Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/5 The Whiskyphiles world of world whiskies 12/02/2015

    Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/5 The Whiskyphiles world of world whiskies 12/02/2015 This week it was our responsibility to take the Water Of Life Society members on a tour of world whiskies and discover the diversity outside of Scotland.… Continue reading

    Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/5 The Whiskyphiles world of world whiskies 12/02/2015

  • EDDU Silver Broceliande

    EDDU Silver Broceliande ~ 42% (Distillerie Des Menhirs) Breton 100% buckwheat whisky 42% ABV, €47 for 70cl Score: 87/100 What they say: Eddu Silver Brocéliande claims his Breton roots. This is the only whiskey in the world made from buckwheat… Continue reading

    EDDU Silver Broceliande

  • Connemara Peated Single Malt

    Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (40%, OB, 2015) Irish single malt whiskey 40% ABV, £28 for 70cl Score: 83/100   What they say: Inspired by Ireland’s ancient distilling traditions, Connemara’s smooth sweet malt taste and complex peat flavours makes… Continue reading

    Connemara Peated Single Malt

  • Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

    Review: Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon ~ 50% (Four Roses) Category: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Four Roses Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 50% ABV Cost: £40 for 70 cl Score: 84/100 What they say: SINGLE BARREL A premium Single Barrel Bourbon… Continue reading

    Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon

  • Mackmyra Brukswhisky

    Mackmyra Brukswhisky ~ 41.4% (Mackmyra) Swedish single malt whisky 41.4% ABV, £38 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Mackmyra Brukswhisky is an exciting, well-balanced whisky, created to be enjoyed at all times. Enjoy it as it is, with or… Continue reading

    Mackmyra Brukswhisky

  • Nikka Black 8 Years Old

    Nikka Black 8 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Blended Japanese whisky 40% ABV, €26.95 from E. Leclerc Score: 84/100 What they say: Featuring the “King of Blenders”, this very recognizable label has been a staple of the Japanese whisky shelves… Continue reading

    Nikka Black 8 Years Old

  • SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face

    Caol Ila 22 Years Old 1992 53.193 To bring a smile to every face (49.9%, SMWS, Bourbon Barrel, Member Pack, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 49.9% ABV, 10cl bottle received in SMWS membership gift pack Score: 86/100 What they… Continue reading

    SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face