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.
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
Aultmore Wine Cask Collection launches at Heathrow with World Duty Free Whisky lovers flying through Heathrow this Easter are in for a rare treat with the launch of the new AULTMORE® Wine […]
Glengoyne launches Cask Strength Batch No. 007 Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the much-anticipated launch of Cask Strength Batch No. 007. The latest release in the Glengoyne Cask Strength […]
Johnnie Walker transformation plans submitted for Cardhu and Clynelish Plans to transform the visitor experiences at Cardhu and Clynelish distilleries have been formally submitted as part of a major Johnnie Walker Scotch […]
Glenmorangie’s vintage collection reveals a whisky of implausible harmony — Rich plum limited edition celebrates Highland Distillery’s wood-finish pioneers — A Highland single malt which marries two profoundly different whiskies in implausible […]
Speyside Region Blend 43 Years Old 1973 review: Massively fruity, zingy and fresh for its age, but also with that oiled wooden counter in a sweet shop feel about it and some old smoky notes not commonly found anymore. 90/100
