Goslings Black Seal 151 Proof Rum (75.5%, OB, 2019)(10/10/2019)-Goslings Black Seal 151 Proof Rum review: Powerful at full strength, reduced this still has some very spirity nature but the Black seal characters start to come through. 84/100
Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum (40%, OB, 2019)(10/10/2019)-Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum review: Appealing to both my rum and whisky palate, this well aged example is edging into Rancio territory with masses of oak wood influence and still plenty of sweetness too. 85/100
Goslings Gold Seal Rum (40%, OB, 2019)(10/10/2019)-Goslings Gold Seal Rum review: This gold/amber Rum from Goslings has a very different character from the Black seal, much more buttery and subtle flavours, again a great base for mixing/cocktails but also very drinkable straight. 83/100
Goslings Black Seal Rum (40%, OB, 2019)(10/10/2019)-Goslings Black Seal Rum review: A great drinker neat and also a great base for mixing/cocktails. Sweet, herbal, liquid cola cubes! 83/100
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1 (60.6%, OB, 5922 Bottles, 2019)(10/8/2019)-The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1 whisky review: I found this a little hot and spirity at cask strength (as presented 60.6% ABV) but this expression takes water well and reveals a robust malty body. Some great flavours developing here but perhaps a little too woody and tannic with associated spice for me, hopefully this will calm with age and so the Lakes single malt is definitely one to watch out for in the future. 83/100
Cotswolds 3 Years Old Batch #1 (50.4%, TBWC, 1783 Bottles, 2018)(10/8/2019)-Cotswolds 3 Years Old Batch #1 whisky review: A very fresh expression, spicy, woody and tannic, a lovely zingy fruit sweetness. Young and sharp and a little too woody but shows great promise for what is being produced at the Cotswolds distillery, I'd certainly like to try more. 73/100
Kininvie 3 Years Old Blend KVSB003 (48.2%, OB, 2019)(10/7/2019)-Kininvie KVSB003 blended scotch whisky review: Better than the single malt but not as good as the single grain.. There was still far too much of the weirdly fake/plastic lemon citrus flavour and way too much spice in the spirit which I suspect derives more from the single malt than the single grain component. I likely won't be drinking much more of this one straight either. 75/100
Kininvie 3 Years Old 2015 KVSG002 (47.8%, OB, Rye, Virgin American Oak, 2019)(10/7/2019)-Kininvie KVSG002 single grain scotch whisky review: A much better whisky than the single malt, this Rye has plenty of flavour from the cereals as well as virgin oak casks to aid maturation. Remarkable that this is only 3 years old as it feels and tastes much more mature than this. (Spoiler alert) this was my favourite of the three initial releases. 82/100
Kininvie 5 Years Old 2013 Single Malt KVSM001 (47%, OB, Triple distilled, ex-bourbon casks, 2019)(10/7/2019)-Kininvie KVSM001single malt whisky review: Initially I found this far too light and thin and didn't favour the off citrus notes and spice. On revisit, and having breathed a little, this had smoothed a little around the edges, more sweetness and less acridity was apparent. I can't see myself drinking a lot of this neat / with water as single malt should in my mind be able to be consumed. 68/100
Bruichladdich release Octomore 10 series(10/3/2019)-Octomore single malt whisky has defied received wisdom since it was first distilled in 2002. Adopted by the quietly confident, the Octomore name is becoming a ‘cult classic’. Now reaching its tenth […]
Laphroaig unveils pop-up smokehouse at London Cocktail Week(10/3/2019)-LAPHROAIG UNVEILS POP-UP SMOKEHOUSE AT LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK Laphroaig to launch a pop-up Smokehouse bar serving cocktails with an unusual smoky twist Members of the public have the chance to choose exactly […]
Whisky Blog Rankings October 2019(10/3/2019)-Whisky Blog Rankings October 2019 October 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
BenRiach 14 Years Old 2005 Port Pipe #3791 (55.3%, OB, Batch 16, 272 Bottles, 2019)(10/2/2019)-BenRiach 14 Years Old 2005 Port Pipe #3791 whisky review: A classic combination of sweet and peaty which I just love! On the palate this has quite a lot of phenolic and herbal influences that preside over the normally much sweeter and jammy fruit from the port cask, an interesting turn around on the palate which I thoroughly enjoyed. 85/100
BenRiach 9 Years Old 2009 Virgin Oak #6095 (58.5%, OB, Batch 16, 322 Bottles, 2019)(10/1/2019)-BenRiach 9 Years Old 2006 Virgin Oak #6095 whisky review: Finally a virgin oak expression I really rather enjoyed. Lots of Benriach cereal notes in here and very complimentary spice, honey and nutty qualities combine to give a delicious caramel spiced latte coffee like nature to this. 85/100
The Macallan unveils new Master Whisky Maker – Kirsteen Campbell(10/1/2019)-The Macallan has appointed Kirsteen Campbell, renowned throughout the industry for her expertise and knowledge, as Master Whisky Maker for its Single Malt Whisky. She will lead a newly strengthened Whisky Mastery […]
Laphroaig® unveils The Ian Hunter Series(10/1/2019)-Laphroaig® unveils The Ian Hunter Series Introducing Book One of The Ian Hunter Story™, a rare and collectable series of Laphroaig Super-Premium Whiskies Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig has announced a unique and exclusive […]
New Releases – 29th September 2019(9/29/2019)-New Releases 29th September 2019 ANNANDALE 2015 MAN O’ WORDS Sherry Cask £145 ARDBEG TWENTY SOMETHING 22 Year Old Embassy Release £600 ARRAN BARREL RESERVE £32.25 ARRAN QUARTER CASK £48.95 BALVENIE […]
New Releases – SMWS September Outturn(9/29/2019)-New Releases SMWS September Outturn Cask 9.168 CEDAR BIGGER PICTURE (Glen Grant 15yo 2004) £67 Cask 12.30 CARAMELISED COCONUT CHIPS (Benriach 9yo 2009) £50 Cask 44.111 SPICY AND FRUITY, SWEET AND […]
Longmorn 25 Years Old 1990 7.130 Musky, floral, sweet perfumes (55.1%, SMWS, Refill Ex-Bourbon HH, 240 Bottles, 2016)(9/24/2019)-SMWS 7.130 Musky, floral, sweet perfumes whisky review: A delicious aged Longmorn full of fragrant and fruity notes and a good helping of complimentary woody spices. Again a very true to form whisky expression redolent of Longmorn distillery character and aged to perfection in a refill hoggie for just the right balance of spirit and cask influences, approaching perfection. 88/100
Glenrothes 25 Years Old 1992 30.98 Bring on the dancers (46%, SMWS, Refill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 168 Bottles, 2017)(9/23/2019)-SMWS 30.98 Bring on the dancers whisky review: A fairly true to form Glenrothes, I just noticed I pulled (finally) one of the same tasting notes as on the bottle in caramel apple granny! Diminishes only in the fact that the nose is the best part of this dram, drinking is nothing challenging and all very pleasing. A great example of an aged whisky from SMWS at a sensible price compared to OB's but offering just as much. 86/100
Cragganmore celebrates 150th anniversary with 15 Year old Limited Edition(9/23/2019)-Cragganmore Distillery has released a limited-edition anniversary Single Malt Scotch whisky, available to purchase exclusively from the Speyside distillery. Double matured in heavily charred American oak hogsheads casks, this highly prized release […]
Glenkinchie release 2019 Limited Edition Distillery Only Edition(9/23/2019)-Glenkinchie Distillery has released a limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky, available to purchase exclusively from the distillery in East Lothian. Matured in American brandy casks and specially charred Hogsheads, this highly prized […]
Pacory Calvados Domfrontais Hors d’Age (42%, OB, 2019)(9/19/2019)-Pacory Calvados Domfrontais Hors d'Age Calvados Review: Very fruity and fresh, slightly ascerbic and drying fresh oak influence with masses of vanilla throughout to complement the sweetness of the fruits. 85/100
Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask (40%, OB, 2018)(9/18/2019)-Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask whisky review: Preferred over the land cask expression, this one feels much more integrated and balanced, some great flavours developing here and also a promise of things to come - I'd love to see these grow into 12, 15 or 18 year old expressions! 82/100
Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask (40%, OB, 2018)(9/17/2019)-Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask whisky review: An interesting expression with potential, however this still feels a little rough around the edges and reminded me of some not so savoury HP expressions I have sampled in the past where the peat influence is too dry and over-dominant. For an entry-level (£20) supermarket whisky this carries a lot more flavours than most - vanilla this certainly isn't! 81/100
Whisky Blog Rankings September 2019(9/16/2019)-Whisky Blog Rankings September 2019 My apologies for the absence of this feature since February 2019. Unfortunately some technical issues arose in the reporting of these results leading to many sites returning […]
The Whisky Shop launch 2019 Advent Calendars(9/16/2019)-The Whisky shop today announced their launch of their 2019 advent calendars including: The Whisky Shop’s exclusive advent calendar this year: 24 Advent Drams – Whisky Advent Calendar Featuring twenty-four 3cl bottles of whisky […]
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram (58.7%, OB, 2018)(9/13/2019)-Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram whisky review: Possible from a refill casks this is full of sherry, butter and fruit in the classic Glenfarclas style. A touch of wood smoke or cask char keeps this entertaining.84/100
Claxton’s Summer 2019 Release(9/13/2019)-Claxton’s has launched its latest line-up of Single Cask Whiskies – ‘CLAXTON’S SUMMER 2019 RELEASE’ – Featuring six brand new Single Cask bottlings, including one Single Grain Scotch Whisky and five Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, all carefully selected […]
Lagavulin Launches Annual Limited-Edition Islay Jazz Festival Bottling(9/13/2019)-Lagavulin Distillery has announced their annual Islay Jazz Festival bottling for 2019. The limited-edition liquid is a new 21-year-old limited-edition single malt to celebrate 21 years of the annual festival. The Islay […]
The GlenDronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe #5896 (49.3%, OB, Batch 17, 828 Bottles, 2019)(8/22/2019)-The GlenDronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe #5896 whisky review: On reflection perhaps a little underwhelming, I had high hopes for this port matured expression but in the end it lacked a little something that sherry maturation delivers so well for GlenDronach. Undoubtedly a very well constructed whisky, not overly sweet and plenty of woody influence as you would expect after 26 years. A great comparator and on a par with the other two expressions. 87/100
Glasgow’s First Peated Whisky Makes its Debut(8/21/2019)-The Glasgow Distillery has today announced the launch of their highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky addition to the 1770 […]
The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt #416 (51.2%, OB, Batch 17, 663 Bottles, 2019)(8/20/2019)-The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt #416 whisky review: A much fruitier and livelier expression, a real rich and red fruit medley. The end result is a much better balance of fruit to woody elements. A crisp and almost fresh red apple note throughout also. My favourite of the trio. 88/100
Brora releases 40 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition(8/20/2019)-From August, the revered ghost distillery Brora will reveal one of its oldest ever releases, a year ahead of its re-opening. Brora 40-Year-Old is a limited-edition Single Malt bottled to commemorate two […]
Highland Park release Valfather, its most peated whisky to date(8/20/2019)-Highland Park single malt Scotch Whisky has launched a special edition whisky, Valfather, the final part of the Viking Legend series inspired by the Orkney based distillery’s Viking history. The trilogy highlights […]
The GlenDronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon #3040 (52.5%, OB, Batch 17, 603 Bottles, 2019)(8/19/2019)-The GlenDronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon #3040 whisky review: A fantastic PX matured expression from GlenDronach, rich, malty and full-bodied with polished antique oak, spice and dark fruits. It is clear to see where the fame and appetite for these single cask batch releases arises. 87/100
Miltonduff 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask (55.8%, Claxton’s, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel # 1961-700925, 248 Bottles, 2019)(8/16/2019)-Miltonduff 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask whisky review: A delightful cask strength and relatively straightforward/unfussy expression. The cask has had plenty of influence here as you would expect from 1st fill, making this very palateable. The balance is in favour of cask over spirit character here which works very well. I'm not sure I am any closer to uncovering the DNA or character of Miltonduff after these expressions but they were both very pleasing and enjoyable. 83/100
Tobermory 24 Years Old 1994 The Single Cask (55.3%, Claxton’s, Sherry Butt # 1963-688048, 346 Bottles, 2019)(7/23/2019)-Tobermory 24 Years Old 1994 The Single Cask whisky review: A very drinkable refill? sherry butt matured Tobermory. The nose and the palate show hints of that metallic/radiator nature of Tobermory's spirit and some vaporosity - followed by brown/woody sugars, ripe/dried fruits and lots of chocolate and coffee - what's not to like? 89/100
The GlenDronach 10 Years Old Port Wood (46%, OB, 2019)(7/11/2019)-The GlenDronach Port Wood whisky review: Not too sweet and not to sharp, very well balanced. Syrupy and smooth textured with a good weight from GlenDronach's malty backbone, this feels perfectly constructed. 84/100
Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength (55.3%, OB, 2018)(6/26/2019)-Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength whiskey review: Spiced from the unmalted barley and rich and complex from both spirit and maturation, this is slightly removed from the smoothness of your usual Jameson blend and strikes me as something really quite memorable.
Tobermory 12 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2019)(6/21/2019)-Tobermory 12 Years Old whisky review: Full of dark sugars, ripe fruits and a hint of spiced pepper, much sharper than the stalwart 10 year old expression but with those flashes of unmistakabley Tobermory qualities. 84/100
Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries (58%, Part Des Anges, 152 Bottles, 2013)(6/20/2019)-Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries whisky review: Starts beautifully and I had high hopes this was a great drinker at 58%, however the strength belies and oddly perfumed nature on the tail end which was just a little too floral for my palate. A sploosh of water helped! 78/100
Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD6562, 2010)(6/19/2019)-Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition whisky review: A touch more citric spirit and musty Port cask than usual but still a great expression, loving the strawberry and lime combination in this expression and the general fluffy and jammy sweet qualities. 86/100
Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys’ (51.2%, Berry Bros & Rudd, #2451, 2014)(6/18/2019)-Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys' whisky review: Showing its age with subtle signs of overipe and bordering on tropical fruit influences and also that trace of Highland/Speyside peat that seems to have dropped out of use/favour over the next couple of decades at least apart from now novelty "peat weeks" of distilling before the silent season and necessary equipment cleaning. 85/100
Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, 2 HHs, 725 Bottles, 2016)(5/17/2019)-Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited whisky review: Another finely balanced expression - a little more spirit character present in this one despite it's extra years of maturation over the 13 year old 2000 vintage comparator from the same bottler. On the nose a lot more woody but a little lacking in distinct ripened fruit flavours perhaps? 84/100
Tamdhu Distillery Manager reveals personal Single Cask selection(4/29/2019)-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(4/29/2019)-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(4/29/2019)-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 […]
Glengoyne launches Cask Strength Batch No. 007(4/15/2019)-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(4/15/2019)-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(4/15/2019)-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 […]
The Borders Distillery New Make Spirit (63.5%, OB, 2018)(4/12/2019)-The Borders Distillery New Make Spirit review: A great base spirit for maturing. Fruity and very cereal/malt heavy - I look forward to trying some more matured variants of this in a few years time!
Kura the Whisky (40%, OB, 2018)(4/1/2019)-Kura the Whisky whisky review: A little abrasive at first, has layers of sweetness and spice, eventually balances out but still has some oddly sweet nature to it. 80/100
Tobermory celebrates launch of 12 year old signature expression(3/29/2019)-TOBERMORY CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF 12 YEAR OLD SIGNATURE EXPRESSION Tobermory, one of Scotland’s oldest commercial distilleries, this week unveiled its new signature expression – the Tobermory 12 Year Old. The liquid was […]
New Balblair age-statement collection revealed(3/29/2019)-New Balblair age-statement collection revealed Multi-award-winning Highland distillery, Balblair, has unveiled its plans to release a new collection of age-statement single malt Scotch whiskies, which will be available in the UK this […]
Highland Park’s latest whisky gets under your skin(3/25/2019)-Highland Park’s latest whisky gets under your skin Partnership with famed Nordic tattoo artist celebrates Orcadian culture Highland Park today announces the launch of 16-Year-Old single malt whisky Twisted Tattoo, the first […]
Blood Oath Pact No. 5 Launches This Spring(3/25/2019)-Blood Oath Pact No. 5 Launches This Spring Fifth expression in ultra-premium series is finished in Caribbean rum casks (St. Louis) March 18, 2019 – Blood Oath Pact No. 5 – the […]
Tamdhu unveils Batch Strength No. 004(3/25/2019)-Tamdhu unveils Batch Strength No. 004 Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the fourth annual edition of its multi award-winning Batch Strength series, reflecting Tamdhu’s commitment to producing ‘only the […]
FEW Single Malt Whisky (46.5%, OB, 2018)(3/13/2019)-FEW Single Malt Whisky review: A rather unusual single malt example, does what it says on the tin. It's like Scotch single malt but only superficially, so I guess this really is a US style single malt whisk(e)y - I'm still unsure whether or not to include the 'e'! 72/100
FEW Bourbon (46.5%, OB, 2018)(3/13/2019)-FEW Bourbon Spirit review: An unusually spicy bourbon/spirit drink, lots of new make spirit influence and a good dose of new american/white oak wood - that's about where any similarity to (my experience of) bourbon ends. 70/100
Claxton’s Spring 2019 batch release(3/13/2019)-CLAXTON’S 2019 SPRING RELEASE This new outturn includes five Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whiskies hand-picked for their quality, diversity and value. Selected in this outturn are the following single cask releases: […]
Tomatin release Warehouse 6 Collection 1975 vintage(3/13/2019)-TOMATIN RELEASE THE NEWEST EDITION OF THE WAREHOUSE 6 COLLECTION, THE 1975 Tomatin, the award-winning Highland distillery has today announced the release of its third expression of the acclaimed Warehouse 6 Collection; 1975. Distilled […]
Raise a glass to Tamdhu’s new 15 Year Old(3/13/2019)-Raise a glass to Tamdhu’s new 15 Year Old Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched a new Limited annual Release 15 Year Old to complement its expanding collection in domestic […]
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Refreshes Bottle Design(3/13/2019)-Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Refreshes Bottle Design Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey has a new look. The new bottle features white paint over the embossments, making the intricate font and design […]
Benromach Distillery unveils Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured limited release(3/13/2019)-Benromach weds heavily peated barley with Sherry casks for limited release Distillery unveils Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask […]
The GlenDronach 27 Years Old Grandeur (50.1%, OB, Batch 10, 2293 Bottles, 2018)(3/6/2019)-The GlenDronach 27 Years Old Grandeur Batch 10 whisky review: A masterful GlenDronach expression full of rich dark fruits balanced against bitter chocolate and coffee. Hugely drinkable at 50.1% ABV, this goes down far too easily! Captures the essence of what GlenDronach is about right now and easily matches the pinnacle of their single cask releases. 93/100
The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Master Vintage (48.2%, OB, 2019)(3/6/2019)-The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 25 Years Old whisky review: A little thinner and woodier than I hoped for/expected. A classic heavy sherry GlenDronach but quite a bit of spirit and old wood on display here too - quite distinct from some of the single cask releases of the same (or many other) vintages. Delivered at 48.2%, this is a little lower than many of the single casks of this age and I'm unsure if this is batch/marrying strength or reduced - feels reduced, which is a shame as otherwise this is a good whisky. 87/100
Slane Irish Whiskey in-store across UK for St Partrick’s Day(3/5/2019)-SLANE IRISH WHISKEY IN-STORE ACROSS UK FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY Slane Irish Whiskey is taking its signature Triple Casked blend across the Irish Sea to share its unique St Patrick’s Day story […]
Goslings Black Seal 151 Proof Rum (75.5%, OB, 2019) (10/10/2019) - Goslings Black Seal 151 Proof Rum review: Powerful at full strength, reduced this still has some very spirity nature but the Black seal characters start to come through. 84/100
Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum (40%, OB, 2019) (10/10/2019) - Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum review: Appealing to both my rum and whisky palate, this well aged example is edging into Rancio territory with masses of oak wood influence and still plenty of sweetness too. 85/100
Goslings Gold Seal Rum (40%, OB, 2019) (10/10/2019) - Goslings Gold Seal Rum review: This gold/amber Rum from Goslings has a very different character from the Black seal, much more buttery and subtle flavours, again a great base for mixing/cocktails but also very drinkable straight. 83/100
Goslings Black Seal Rum (40%, OB, 2019) (10/10/2019) - Goslings Black Seal Rum review: A great drinker neat and also a great base for mixing/cocktails. Sweet, herbal, liquid cola cubes! 83/100
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1 (60.6%, OB, 5922 Bottles, 2019) (10/8/2019) - The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1 whisky review: I found this a little hot and spirity at cask strength (as presented 60.6% ABV) but this expression takes water well and reveals a robust malty body. Some great flavours developing here but perhaps a little too woody and tannic with associated spice for me, hopefully this will calm with age and so the Lakes single malt is definitely one to watch out for in the future. 83/100
Cotswolds 3 Years Old Batch #1 (50.4%, TBWC, 1783 Bottles, 2018) (10/8/2019) - Cotswolds 3 Years Old Batch #1 whisky review: A very fresh expression, spicy, woody and tannic, a lovely zingy fruit sweetness. Young and sharp and a little too woody but shows great promise for what is being produced at the Cotswolds distillery, I'd certainly like to try more. 73/100
Kininvie 3 Years Old Blend KVSB003 (48.2%, OB, 2019) (10/7/2019) - Kininvie KVSB003 blended scotch whisky review: Better than the single malt but not as good as the single grain.. There was still far too much of the weirdly fake/plastic lemon citrus flavour and way too much spice in the spirit which I suspect derives more from the single malt than the single grain component. I likely won't be drinking much more of this one straight either. 75/100
Kininvie 3 Years Old 2015 KVSG002 (47.8%, OB, Rye, Virgin American Oak, 2019) (10/7/2019) - Kininvie KVSG002 single grain scotch whisky review: A much better whisky than the single malt, this Rye has plenty of flavour from the cereals as well as virgin oak casks to aid maturation. Remarkable that this is only 3 years old as it feels and tastes much more mature than this. (Spoiler alert) this was my favourite of the three initial releases. 82/100
Kininvie 5 Years Old 2013 Single Malt KVSM001 (47%, OB, Triple distilled, ex-bourbon casks, 2019) (10/7/2019) - Kininvie KVSM001single malt whisky review: Initially I found this far too light and thin and didn't favour the off citrus notes and spice. On revisit, and having breathed a little, this had smoothed a little around the edges, more sweetness and less acridity was apparent. I can't see myself drinking a lot of this neat / with water as single malt should in my mind be able to be consumed. 68/100
New Releases – 6th October 2019 (10/6/2019) - This weeks new whisky releases
The Singleton of Glen Ord launches its first ever distillery only exclusive bottling (10/4/2019) - The Singleton of Glen Ord distillery has released its first ever limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky that is exclusively available to purchase at the Highland distillery. With just 6000 bottles available, The […]
New Releases – SMWS October Outturn (10/4/2019) - New Releases SMWS October Outturn CASK No. 13.79 FURTIVE SNOGGING IN A CHIP VAN (Dalmore 13yo 2005) £61 CASK No. 35.230 SYMPHONY OF SENSUAL SAPIDITY (Glen Moray 22yo) £112 CASK No. 39.182 […]
BenRiach 25 Years Old 1993 Rioja Cask #7881 (54.3%, OB, Batch 16, 231 Bottles, 2019) (10/3/2019) - BenRiach 25 Years Old 1993 Rioja Cask #7881 whisky review: A great red wine influenced expression, fruity, full of dark chocolate and woody oak tannins. 90/100
Bruichladdich release Octomore 10 series (10/3/2019) - Octomore single malt whisky has defied received wisdom since it was first distilled in 2002. Adopted by the quietly confident, the Octomore name is becoming a ‘cult classic’. Now reaching its tenth […]
Laphroaig unveils pop-up smokehouse at London Cocktail Week (10/3/2019) - LAPHROAIG UNVEILS POP-UP SMOKEHOUSE AT LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK Laphroaig to launch a pop-up Smokehouse bar serving cocktails with an unusual smoky twist Members of the public have the chance to choose exactly […]
Wemyss Malts reintroduces ‘Nectar Grove’ Madeira cask finish as a limited edition Batch Strength release. (10/3/2019) - Scottish family whisky makers, Wemyss Malts, has reintroduced the award-winning, limited edition blended malt Scotch whisky named ‘Nectar Grove’ by bottling it as a Batch Strength release. Nectar Grove is a combination […]
Midleton Very Rare 2019 unveiled as online members’ programme launches with sale of rare vintages (10/3/2019) - Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the eagerly awaited Midleton Very Rare 2019, alongside the launch of the ‘1825 Room’, an online members’ programme for discerning […]
Whisky Blog Rankings October 2019 (10/3/2019) - Whisky Blog Rankings October 2019 October 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
BenRiach 14 Years Old 2005 Port Pipe #3791 (55.3%, OB, Batch 16, 272 Bottles, 2019) (10/2/2019) - BenRiach 14 Years Old 2005 Port Pipe #3791 whisky review: A classic combination of sweet and peaty which I just love! On the palate this has quite a lot of phenolic and herbal influences that preside over the normally much sweeter and jammy fruit from the port cask, an interesting turn around on the palate which I thoroughly enjoyed. 85/100
BenRiach 9 Years Old 2009 Virgin Oak #6095 (58.5%, OB, Batch 16, 322 Bottles, 2019) (10/1/2019) - BenRiach 9 Years Old 2006 Virgin Oak #6095 whisky review: Finally a virgin oak expression I really rather enjoyed. Lots of Benriach cereal notes in here and very complimentary spice, honey and nutty qualities combine to give a delicious caramel spiced latte coffee like nature to this. 85/100
The Macallan unveils new Master Whisky Maker – Kirsteen Campbell (10/1/2019) - The Macallan has appointed Kirsteen Campbell, renowned throughout the industry for her expertise and knowledge, as Master Whisky Maker for its Single Malt Whisky. She will lead a newly strengthened Whisky Mastery […]
Laphroaig® unveils The Ian Hunter Series (10/1/2019) - Laphroaig® unveils The Ian Hunter Series Introducing Book One of The Ian Hunter Story™, a rare and collectable series of Laphroaig Super-Premium Whiskies Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig has announced a unique and exclusive […]
Longmorn 25 Years Old 1990 7.130 Musky, floral, sweet perfumes (55.1%, SMWS, Refill Ex-Bourbon HH, 240 Bottles, 2016) (9/24/2019) - SMWS 7.130 Musky, floral, sweet perfumes whisky review: A delicious aged Longmorn full of fragrant and fruity notes and a good helping of complimentary woody spices. Again a very true to form whisky expression redolent of Longmorn distillery character and aged to perfection in a refill hoggie for just the right balance of spirit and cask influences, approaching perfection. 88/100
Glenrothes 25 Years Old 1992 30.98 Bring on the dancers (46%, SMWS, Refill Ex-Bourbon Barrel, 168 Bottles, 2017) (9/23/2019) - SMWS 30.98 Bring on the dancers whisky review: A fairly true to form Glenrothes, I just noticed I pulled (finally) one of the same tasting notes as on the bottle in caramel apple granny! Diminishes only in the fact that the nose is the best part of this dram, drinking is nothing challenging and all very pleasing. A great example of an aged whisky from SMWS at a sensible price compared to OB's but offering just as much. 86/100
Cragganmore celebrates 150th anniversary with 15 Year old Limited Edition (9/23/2019) - Cragganmore Distillery has released a limited-edition anniversary Single Malt Scotch whisky, available to purchase exclusively from the Speyside distillery. Double matured in heavily charred American oak hogsheads casks, this highly prized release […]
Glenkinchie release 2019 Limited Edition Distillery Only Edition (9/23/2019) - Glenkinchie Distillery has released a limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky, available to purchase exclusively from the distillery in East Lothian. Matured in American brandy casks and specially charred Hogsheads, this highly prized […]
Pacory Calvados Domfrontais Hors d’Age (42%, OB, 2019) (9/19/2019) - Pacory Calvados Domfrontais Hors d'Age Calvados Review: Very fruity and fresh, slightly ascerbic and drying fresh oak influence with masses of vanilla throughout to complement the sweetness of the fruits. 85/100
Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask (40%, OB, 2018) (9/18/2019) - Aerstone 10 Years Old Sea Cask whisky review: Preferred over the land cask expression, this one feels much more integrated and balanced, some great flavours developing here and also a promise of things to come - I'd love to see these grow into 12, 15 or 18 year old expressions! 82/100
Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask (40%, OB, 2018) (9/17/2019) - Aerstone 10 Years Old Land Cask whisky review: An interesting expression with potential, however this still feels a little rough around the edges and reminded me of some not so savoury HP expressions I have sampled in the past where the peat influence is too dry and over-dominant. For an entry-level (£20) supermarket whisky this carries a lot more flavours than most - vanilla this certainly isn't! 81/100
Whisky Blog Rankings September 2019 (9/16/2019) - Whisky Blog Rankings September 2019 My apologies for the absence of this feature since February 2019. Unfortunately some technical issues arose in the reporting of these results leading to many sites returning […]
INTRODUCING EDITION NO.5; A CELEBRATION OF THE MACALLAN’S NATURAL COLOUR (9/16/2019) - The Macallan Edition No.5 is our very own homage to the diversity and complexity of natural colour. Inspired by a coming together of whisky making mastery and colour expertise and insight, this […]
The Whisky Shop launch 2019 Advent Calendars (9/16/2019) - The Whisky shop today announced their launch of their 2019 advent calendars including: The Whisky Shop’s exclusive advent calendar this year: 24 Advent Drams – Whisky Advent Calendar Featuring twenty-four 3cl bottles of whisky […]
Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram (58.7%, OB, 2018) (9/13/2019) - Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram whisky review: Possible from a refill casks this is full of sherry, butter and fruit in the classic Glenfarclas style. A touch of wood smoke or cask char keeps this entertaining.84/100
THE MACALLAN FINE AND RARE 1979 – THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE UNRIVALLED COLLECTION (9/13/2019) - Forty years in the making – The Macallan Fine and Rare 1979 is the prestigious new vintage to be welcomed into the brand’s Fine and Rare collection, which was created to […]
Littlemill and Glencairn partner for latest Private Cellar Collection bottling (9/13/2019) - Littlemill 29 year old, the latest expression from Littlemill’s Private Cellar collection, will be released this September, using liquid carefully selected from some of the last remaining casks to be laid […]
Claxton’s Summer 2019 Release (9/13/2019) - Claxton’s has launched its latest line-up of Single Cask Whiskies – ‘CLAXTON’S SUMMER 2019 RELEASE’ – Featuring six brand new Single Cask bottlings, including one Single Grain Scotch Whisky and five Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, all carefully selected […]
Lagavulin Launches Annual Limited-Edition Islay Jazz Festival Bottling (9/13/2019) - Lagavulin Distillery has announced their annual Islay Jazz Festival bottling for 2019. The limited-edition liquid is a new 21-year-old limited-edition single malt to celebrate 21 years of the annual festival. The Islay […]
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan – The new 19 year old release inspired by Islay’s singing sands (8/22/2019) - -Ardbeg adds new 19 YO whisky to its range- In September of this year, smoky malt whisky lovers will have the chance to experience Ardbeg’s latest permanent release – Ardbeg Traigh […]
The GlenDronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe #5896 (49.3%, OB, Batch 17, 828 Bottles, 2019) (8/22/2019) - The GlenDronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe #5896 whisky review: On reflection perhaps a little underwhelming, I had high hopes for this port matured expression but in the end it lacked a little something that sherry maturation delivers so well for GlenDronach. Undoubtedly a very well constructed whisky, not overly sweet and plenty of woody influence as you would expect after 26 years. A great comparator and on a par with the other two expressions. 87/100
Glasgow’s First Peated Whisky Makes its Debut (8/21/2019) - The Glasgow Distillery has today announced the launch of their highly anticipated 1770 Glasgow Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Peated Release No.1. 1770 Peated is a rich and smoky addition to the 1770 […]
The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt #416 (51.2%, OB, Batch 17, 663 Bottles, 2019) (8/20/2019) - The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt #416 whisky review: A much fruitier and livelier expression, a real rich and red fruit medley. The end result is a much better balance of fruit to woody elements. A crisp and almost fresh red apple note throughout also. My favourite of the trio. 88/100
Glenkinchie launches limited edition distillery exclusive bottling celebrating the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (8/20/2019) - Glenkinchie Distillery has announced the release of an exclusive single malt Scotch bottling in partnership with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Glenkinchie Tattoo is the official whisky of the annual event, with […]
Brora releases 40 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition (8/20/2019) - From August, the revered ghost distillery Brora will reveal one of its oldest ever releases, a year ahead of its re-opening. Brora 40-Year-Old is a limited-edition Single Malt bottled to commemorate two […]
Johnnie Walker release two new limited edition whiskies celebrating Game of Thrones (8/20/2019) - Johnnie Walker and HBO Licensing & Retail are introducing two new Scotch Whiskies to the realm in honour of the enduring legacy of the critically acclaimed HBOâ series Game of Thrones. A […]
Highland Park release Valfather, its most peated whisky to date (8/20/2019) - Highland Park single malt Scotch Whisky has launched a special edition whisky, Valfather, the final part of the Viking Legend series inspired by the Orkney based distillery’s Viking history. The trilogy highlights […]
The GlenDronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon #3040 (52.5%, OB, Batch 17, 603 Bottles, 2019) (8/19/2019) - The GlenDronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon #3040 whisky review: A fantastic PX matured expression from GlenDronach, rich, malty and full-bodied with polished antique oak, spice and dark fruits. It is clear to see where the fame and appetite for these single cask batch releases arises. 87/100
Miltonduff 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask (55.8%, Claxton’s, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel # 1961-700925, 248 Bottles, 2019) (8/16/2019) - Miltonduff 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask whisky review: A delightful cask strength and relatively straightforward/unfussy expression. The cask has had plenty of influence here as you would expect from 1st fill, making this very palateable. The balance is in favour of cask over spirit character here which works very well. I'm not sure I am any closer to uncovering the DNA or character of Miltonduff after these expressions but they were both very pleasing and enjoyable. 83/100
Miltonduff 9 Years Old 2007 Provenance (46%, Douglas Laing, Sherry Butt #11177, 2016) (7/24/2019) - Miltonduff 9 Years Old 2007 Provenance whisky review: Fruity with ginger spice and plenty of cereal influence - pretty solid for a reasonably young expression. 82/100
Tobermory 24 Years Old 1994 The Single Cask (55.3%, Claxton’s, Sherry Butt # 1963-688048, 346 Bottles, 2019) (7/23/2019) - Tobermory 24 Years Old 1994 The Single Cask whisky review: A very drinkable refill? sherry butt matured Tobermory. The nose and the palate show hints of that metallic/radiator nature of Tobermory's spirit and some vaporosity - followed by brown/woody sugars, ripe/dried fruits and lots of chocolate and coffee - what's not to like? 89/100
The GlenDronach 16 Years Old Boynsmill (46%, OB, 2019) (7/22/2019) - The GlenDronach 16 Years Old Boynsmill whisky review: Intensely nutty and gently spiced with undertones of rich dark fruits - delicious! 85/100
The GlenDronach 10 Years Old Port Wood (46%, OB, 2019) (7/11/2019) - The GlenDronach Port Wood whisky review: Not too sweet and not to sharp, very well balanced. Syrupy and smooth textured with a good weight from GlenDronach's malty backbone, this feels perfectly constructed. 84/100
Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength (55.3%, OB, 2018) (6/26/2019) - Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength whiskey review: Spiced from the unmalted barley and rich and complex from both spirit and maturation, this is slightly removed from the smoothness of your usual Jameson blend and strikes me as something really quite memorable. 
Tobermory 12 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2019) (6/21/2019) - Tobermory 12 Years Old whisky review: Full of dark sugars, ripe fruits and a hint of spiced pepper, much sharper than the stalwart 10 year old expression but with those flashes of unmistakabley Tobermory qualities. 84/100
Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries (58%, Part Des Anges, 152 Bottles, 2013) (6/20/2019) - Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries whisky review: Starts beautifully and I had high hopes this was a great drinker at 58%, however the strength belies and oddly perfumed nature on the tail end which was just a little too floral for my palate. A sploosh of water helped! 78/100
Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD6562, 2010) (6/19/2019) - Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition whisky review: A touch more citric spirit and musty Port cask than usual but still a great expression, loving the strawberry and lime combination in this expression and the general fluffy and jammy sweet qualities. 86/100
Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys’ (51.2%, Berry Bros & Rudd, #2451, 2014) (6/18/2019) - Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys' whisky review: Showing its age with subtle signs of overipe and bordering on tropical fruit influences and also that trace of Highland/Speyside peat that seems to have dropped out of use/favour over the next couple of decades at least apart from now novelty "peat weeks" of distilling before the silent season and necessary equipment cleaning. 85/100
Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Distiller’s Art (48%, Langside, Refill HH #HL15067, 148 Bottles, 2016) (6/17/2019) - Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Distiller's Art whisky review: Bursting with fresh fruit, reminded me a little of caramel apple granny or apple cakes then plenty of citurs zest and some oak wood adds a little depth to this really rather good Linkwood. 84/100
Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask (50%, Hunter Laing, Refill HH #9877, 311 Bottles, 2013) (5/17/2019) - Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask whisky review: Floral, syrupy and light flavours hints of zesty fruits, a good drinker and great classic Speyside single malt example. 86/100
Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, 2 HHs, 725 Bottles, 2016) (5/17/2019) - Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited whisky review: Another finely balanced expression - a little more spirit character present in this one despite it's extra years of maturation over the 13 year old 2000 vintage comparator from the same bottler. On the nose a lot more woody but a little lacking in distinct ripened fruit flavours perhaps? 84/100
Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, 2 HHs, 777 Bottles, 2014) (5/17/2019) - Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited whisky review: Great poise and balance to this one, a touch of cask char/bitterness and light floury barley malt along with ripe mixed fruits, very drinkable. 83/100
Caol Ila 33 Years Old 1984 Connoisseurs Choice (52.8%, Gordon & MacPhail, Refill Sherry HH #6078, 216 bottles, 2018) (5/15/2019) - 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 (58.6%, Lockett Bros, Bourbon HH #315337, 273 bottles, 2017) (5/15/2019) - 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 The Single Cask (60%, Claxton’s, refill HH #1959-300381, 285 bottles, 2019) (5/3/2019) - 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 (4/29/2019) - 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 (4/29/2019) - 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 (4/29/2019) - 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 (4/29/2019) - 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 (57.4%, Carn Mor, Cask #94953, 191 Bottles, 2015) (4/26/2019) - 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 (52.8%, Claxton’s, Bourbon Barrel #1960-1233 , 275 Bottles, 2019) (4/26/2019) - 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
Aultmore Wine Cask Collection launches at Heathrow with World Duty Free (4/15/2019) - 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 (4/15/2019) - 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 (4/15/2019) - 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 (4/15/2019) - 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 (47.4%, Whisky Agency, 568 Bottles, 2017) (4/12/2019) - 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
The Borders Distillery New Make Spirit (63.5%, OB, 2018) (4/12/2019) - The Borders Distillery New Make Spirit review: A great base spirit for maturing. Fruity and very cereal/malt heavy - I look forward to trying some more matured variants of this in a few years time!
Kura the Whisky (40%, OB, 2018) (4/1/2019) - Kura the Whisky whisky review: A little abrasive at first, has layers of sweetness and spice, eventually balances out but still has some oddly sweet nature to it. 80/100
New Balblair age-statement collection revealed (3/29/2019) - New Balblair age-statement collection revealed Multi-award-winning Highland distillery, Balblair, has unveiled its plans to release a new collection of age-statement single malt Scotch whiskies, which will be available in the UK this […]
Highland Park’s latest whisky gets under your skin (3/25/2019) - Highland Park’s latest whisky gets under your skin Partnership with famed Nordic tattoo artist celebrates Orcadian culture Highland Park today announces the launch of 16-Year-Old single malt whisky Twisted Tattoo, the first […]
Blood Oath Pact No. 5 Launches This Spring (3/25/2019) - Blood Oath Pact No. 5 Launches This Spring Fifth expression in ultra-premium series is finished in Caribbean rum casks (St. Louis) March 18, 2019 – Blood Oath Pact No. 5 – the […]
Entries now open for Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2019 (3/25/2019) - ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS BARTENDER OF THE YEAR 2019 Diageo Reserve’s prestigious bartender competition, World Class, is now open for entries in the UK. This year, the […]
Tamdhu unveils Batch Strength No. 004 (3/25/2019) - Tamdhu unveils Batch Strength No. 004 Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the fourth annual edition of its multi award-winning Batch Strength series, reflecting Tamdhu’s commitment to producing ‘only the […]
FEW Single Malt Whisky (46.5%, OB, 2018) (3/13/2019) - FEW Single Malt Whisky review: A rather unusual single malt example, does what it says on the tin. It's like Scotch single malt but only superficially, so I guess this really is a US style single malt whisk(e)y - I'm still unsure whether or not to include the 'e'! 72/100
FEW Bourbon (46.5%, OB, 2018) (3/13/2019) - FEW Bourbon Spirit review: An unusually spicy bourbon/spirit drink, lots of new make spirit influence and a good dose of new american/white oak wood - that's about where any similarity to (my experience of) bourbon ends. 70/100
Claxton’s Spring 2019 batch release (3/13/2019) - CLAXTON’S 2019 SPRING RELEASE This new outturn includes five Single Cask, Single Malt Scotch Whiskies hand-picked for their quality, diversity and value. Selected in this outturn are the following single cask releases: […]
Tomatin release Warehouse 6 Collection 1975 vintage (3/13/2019) - TOMATIN RELEASE THE NEWEST EDITION OF THE WAREHOUSE 6 COLLECTION, THE 1975 Tomatin, the award-winning Highland distillery has today announced the release of its third expression of the acclaimed Warehouse 6 Collection; 1975. Distilled […]
Raise a glass to Tamdhu’s new 15 Year Old (3/13/2019) - Raise a glass to Tamdhu’s new 15 Year Old Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched a new Limited annual Release 15 Year Old to complement its expanding collection in domestic […]
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Refreshes Bottle Design (3/13/2019) - Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Refreshes Bottle Design Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey has a new look. The new bottle features white paint over the embossments, making the intricate font and design […]
Benromach Distillery unveils Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured limited release (3/13/2019) - Benromach weds heavily peated barley with Sherry casks for limited release Distillery unveils Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured The Benromach Distillery Company Ltd has announced the release of Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask […]
Glasgow Distillery announce 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2019 Release and unveil forthcoming Peated and Triple Distilled expressions. (3/13/2019) - Glasgow Distillery announce 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2019 Release and unveil forthcoming Peated and Triple Distilled expressions. The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the return of their 1770 Single Malt Scotch […]
The GlenDronach 27 Years Old Grandeur (50.1%, OB, Batch 10, 2293 Bottles, 2018) (3/6/2019) - The GlenDronach 27 Years Old Grandeur Batch 10 whisky review: A masterful GlenDronach expression full of rich dark fruits balanced against bitter chocolate and coffee. Hugely drinkable at 50.1% ABV, this goes down far too easily! Captures the essence of what GlenDronach is about right now and easily matches the pinnacle of their single cask releases. 93/100
The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Master Vintage (48.2%, OB, 2019) (3/6/2019) - The GlenDronach Master Vintage 1993 25 Years Old whisky review: A little thinner and woodier than I hoped for/expected. A classic heavy sherry GlenDronach but quite a bit of spirit and old wood on display here too - quite distinct from some of the single cask releases of the same (or many other) vintages. Delivered at 48.2%, this is a little lower than many of the single casks of this age and I'm unsure if this is batch/marrying strength or reduced - feels reduced, which is a shame as otherwise this is a good whisky. 87/100
Slane Irish Whiskey in-store across UK for St Partrick’s Day (3/5/2019) - SLANE IRISH WHISKEY IN-STORE ACROSS UK FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY Slane Irish Whiskey is taking its signature Triple Casked blend across the Irish Sea to share its unique St Patrick’s Day story […]
