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.
Caol Ila 1984 Connoisseurs Choice whisky review: Tropical fruits on a bbq, a rich and deep fruity profile for this aged example then a dash of salt like seared scallops in butter, plenty of woody and charred notes too. A fantastic Caol Ila! 91/100
Caol Ila 8 Years Old 2009 Bass whisky review: Slightly less well rounded and full bodied than the younger sample we tried, evidence of a slightly under-active or over-aerated cask perhaps? 83/100
Caol Ila 7 Years Old 2012 Claxton’s whisky review: Very drinkable, quite simple and clean on the palate but all the better for it. Sweet vanilla with a hint of citrus meets peat smoke and wood. 83/100
Whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail releases rare Coleburn single malt in Spring Collection The 38-year-old whisky is the latest addition to the ‘Private Collection’ range Single malt whisky creator Gordon & MacPhail has announced […]
Tamdhu Distillery Manager reveals personal Single Cask selection Sandy McIntyre, Distillery Manager for Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has revealed his personal choice for a new limited edition Single Cask (Distillery […]
Rebel Yell® Launches New Look for Brand Lineup Bourbon brand releases packaging enhancements and new variant Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon has a new look for its brand lineup. The updated packaging reinforces […]
Benromach adds Cask Strength Vintage 2008 to its Classic Range New Benromach limited batch release to be available across multiple international markets Family owned Benromach Distillery has announced a new addition to its Classic […]
Longmorn 23 Years Old 1991 Celebration of the Cask whisky review: an unusal old Longmorn, very fruity but also herbal and resinous wood influences from the cask, a real delight. 87/100
Longmorn 10 Years Old 2008 Claxton’s whisky review: Young, spirity and possibly refill bourbon? Viewed as a work in progress this shows great potential, some lovely characteristics in here and didn’t need reduced to enjoy. 78/100
The latest whisky new releases in stores from 15th April 2019
