About me? I am a Whisky Educator, Travel-Tourist and Blogger. I blog tasting notes about (mostly Scotch) beer and whisky at The Whiskyphiles. I keep progress of my travels via the Alfred Barnard Society. Based in Livingston, Scotland I do most of my dramming at the University of Edinburgh Water of Life Society and Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish Whisky Review: An impressive colour and palate to match. Quite woody and challenging initially, needs to breathe or a drop of water to relax it a little. An unforgettable single cask expression from Ben Nevis. 85/100
Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Deliciously floral and fruity, I love Makmyra’s quirky nature and this has it in droves despite the simple cask maturation. 86/100
Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 Whisky Review: Syrupy and sweet, very drinkable but also very spiced on the palate. Contains an odd soapiness before the sherried fruits arrive. An odd little number indeed. 84/100
NC’NEAN LAUNCHES MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKY, SETTING A FUTURE STANDARD FOR SPIRITS Nc’nean’s Organic Single Malt is the first whisky released to the public by this new, independent distillery Through […]
BIG PEAT ANNOUNCES “HIS” 10th CHRISTMAS LIMITED EDITION AT CASK STRENGTH Whisky Distiller, Douglas Laing & Co, today launches the Big Peat Christmas 2020 bottling, a punchy Cask Strength Limited Edition release […]
Ballantine’s blends Scottish spirit with American attitude for the launch of Ballantine’s 7 Bourbon Finish Leading Scotch whisky Ballantine’s has created the ultimate blend of cultures with the launch of Ballantine’s 7 […]
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2021 will be published 1st October This is the 16th edition of a book that whisky enthusiasts look forward to every autumn. The main part of the book (200 […]
The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita Whisky Review: Very drinkable, a good intensity of aromas and flavours. This reminds me a lot of a good oaky and fruity red wine, perhaps the most easily approachable/drinkable expression so far from the Lakes Distillery. 84/100
Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Feeling a little thin in texture at 40% ABV but otherwise lovely soft fruits and cereals and that gentle suggestion of smoke & spices. 83/100
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: Odd, fruity and metallic, earthy, nothing in any one direction but clearly unbalanced, but I still quite like it. 85/100
