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.
Diageo Reserve’s premium Scotch whisky, Talisker has revealed the seven finalists that will go through to the final for the ‘Race to Skye’ bartender competition on the 13th – 15th August. The […]
The Glenlivet is today celebrating a true industry icon as it raises a dram to its very own Master Distiller, Alan Winchester, who has been awarded one of the most prestigious industry […]
New Whisky Releases: Week 28 2018 Ardmore 9 Year Old 2008 – Vintage Casks (Mossburn) £57.07 Ardmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) £61.95 Auchentoshan 16 Year Old 2000 (cask […]
FEW Rye review: A rather well-balanced and drinkable Rye (dare I call it Whiskey?), not too spicy with plenty of fruity elements this is good enough to drink neat or has mileage for mixing into cocktails and longer drinks if required. Definitely improving! 84/100
Ragtime Rye – American straight rye whiskey review; Very drinkable, cherry-filled rye with a lovely creamy texture followed by rye and oak wood spices. 80/100
Arran 6 Years Old Oloroso Rum Octave Finish – The Octave Project whisky review: Finally a little bit of body in this one, it borders on becoming undone by the spirity & spicy nature which come across as youthful exuberance. I have come unstuck upon several rum-cask finishes of late but this one has renewed my interest in them. A very pleasant way to finish off our Octave Project sampling.
Arran 6 Years Old Rioja Octave Finish – The Octave Project whisky review: Wow, superbly good and equal to the Oloroso in enjoyment terms. This Rioja-cask finish is a little dustier and drier and has a slightly lighter fruit profile with hints of spice and greener oak wood. That classic combo of strawberry and lime that really works. 73/100
Rachel Barrie, raised in Aberdeenshire and one of only a handful of women in the ‘top job’ in the whisky industry is the first female Master Blender to be given an honorary […]
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New Whisky Releases: Week 27 2018 Bruichladdich 27 Year Old 1990 (cask 166) – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) £198.76 CASK No. 9.147 Cocktails in a coalmine £89.00 CASK No. 10.153 The prince of quince £66.00 […]
