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.
Lagavulin 2000 Distillers Edition whisky review: Softer and less smoky both on the nose and palate than the 1999 vintage. More fruity in nature and much more vanilla influence. Slightly more sugary and nutty too. It is hard to ascribe why this is distinctly less smoky and slightly lighter in texture, however differences in the maturation/finishing casks more than justify the alterations in flavour profile, more fruit and nut than chocolate and tobacco. Still very pleasant. 84/100
Lagavulin 1999 Distillers Edition whisky review: A very “Classic” Lagavulin Distillers Edition with a great balance between hugely smoky Lagavulin and sweet dried sherry fruits and cocoa from the PX casks. Plenty of depth on the nose and palate and a finish that persists. 85/100
BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY TRANSFORMATION BEGINS – £10.5 million investment programme over three years – A three year refurbishment programme has begun at Bunnahabhain Distillery on Islay, as its owners, spirits and wine producer, […]
Master distiller to join Isle of Barra Distillery team Barra Distillery has appointed expert master distiller and blender Ian McMillan to its team for the development of the new distillery in the […]
Ardbeg invites smoky malt fans to join together in a day of rumbustious revelry — Celebrate Islay’s rich history of carnivals with a flamboyant Caribbean twist — Join in the festivities around […]
The latest whisky new releases in stores from 22nd February 2019
The GlenDronach announces limited release 1993 Master Vintage Since the distillery was founded by James Allardice in 1826, The GlenDronach has been mastering an elegant, rich and robust Highland Single Malt, matured […]
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. The latest addition to the distillery’s limited edition range, the Glengoyne 30 Year […]
Benromach starts 2019 in style with two rare and aged vintage expressions Benromach Heritage 1972 and 1977 available worldwide The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of two Heritage expressions, Benromach Heritage […]
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day in the defiant spirit of Slane Irish Whiskey Slane Irish Whiskey is taking its signature Triple Casked blend across the Irish Sea this St Patrick’s day to share […]
