The Whiskyphiles

November 2015

  • SMWS 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying

    Hakushu 14 Years Old 1999 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying (55.5%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bota Corta Butt, 517 Bottles, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Hakushu Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask #120.7 ABV: 55.5% Cost: £229 for the… Continue reading

    SMWS 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying

  • Inchmurrin 18 Years Old

    Inchmurrin 18 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 46% Cost: £77.00 for 70cl What they say: Inchmurrin Whisky is distilled in the unique stills that give the whisky… Continue reading

  • Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish

    Inchmurrin Madeira Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 46% Cost: £55.00 for 70cl What They say: Our Master Distiller Bill White selects individual casks matured exclusively in traditional… Continue reading

  • Inchmurrin 12 Years Old

    Inchmurrin 12 Years Old (46% , OB, 2015 Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 46% Cost: £36.00 for 70cl What they say: Inchmurrin Whisky is distilled in the unique stills that give the… Continue reading

  • Inchmurrin New Make Spirit

    Inchmurrin New Make Spirit (85.9%, OB, 2015) Category: New Make Spirit Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery Bottling: Tweet Tasting Sample – Loch Lomond Group ABV: 85.9% – reviewed at ~ 43% Score: N/A What they say: Inchmurrin New Make Spirit 85.9%… Continue reading

    Inchmurrin New Make Spirit

  • The Chemistry of Flowers and Whisky

    The Chemistry of Flowers and Whisky A Valentine’s Day dramming session got us to some serious thought about the presence of floral aroma and flavour in Whisky. Most specifically Rose, but also true of Lavender, Violet and also many of… Continue reading

    The Chemistry of Flowers and Whisky