Bunnahabhain 10 Years Old 2006 10.118 Enthralling pink and peat intensity (60.6%, SMWS, 257 Bottles, 2017)(4/1/2020)-SMWS 10.118 Enthralling pink and peat intensity Whisky Review: A lovely mixture of sweet port influence and smoke. I was worried the palate at cask strength may have been a little overpowering but actually the sweet and peat aren't too much. A nice earthy/turfy influence grounds this whole whisky while gentle spices fizz in the background. A pleasant surprise, a wonderful nose sets the standard for a great dram throughout. 87/100
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair (46.3%, OB, 2018)(4/1/2020)-Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Whisky Review: When I originally opened this I think I found it quite youthful/spirity and a little over-spiced, however after some time in the bottle and allowed to breathe a little I have come away with a much greater appreciation of this whisky. It is in fact very well constructed with a great mix of oily, buttery caramel and rich spice, fruit and nut sherry influence. It really is a classic Bunnahabhain with that wonderful spirit character you either love (like me) or hate. 84/100
The English Original (43%, OB, 2019)(3/31/2020)-The English Original Single Malt Whisky Whisky Review: A rather accomplished expression, perhaps a touch woody in places but balanced by that lovely fruity spirit character which has started to become tropical as well as sweet on the palate. Masses of vanilla ice-cream make this a real dessert-style whisky. Very enjoyable. 83/100
Blood Oath Pact No. 6 Launches This Spring Finished in Cognac Barrels(3/31/2020)-Blood Oath Pact No. 6 Launches This Spring Finished in Cognac Barrels Bourbon Series Continues To Release Successful Expressions In its sixth year, the Blood Oath ultra-premium bourbon series continues to see […]
Douglas Laing’s The Epicurean Supports On-Trade(3/23/2020)-DOUGLAS LAING’S THE EPICUREAN LOWLAND MALT SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE ON-TRADE COMMUNITY As the spirits trade faces mounting challenges from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, leading Whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & […]
Whisky Blog Rankings March 2020(3/13/2020)-Whisky Blog Rankings March 2020 March 2020 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 […]
Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7 (59.9%, OB, 3993 Bottles, 2019)(3/13/2020)-Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7 whisky review: Spicy, which I'm not a huge fan of - but I can appreciate here. European oak influence in abundance, young and vibrant and very sherried. Carries a nice tannic/chewy rancio-like quality. Probably not my favourite of the Teapot drams I have tried so far but very worthy of the name. 89/100
Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1 (48%, OB, 2019)(3/13/2020)-Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1 whisky review: Wonderfully rich and full of character, plenty of Oloroso sherry cask but a little fruity distillate character still shine through, superb! 89/100
Chivas launch the Chivas Extra 13 Collection(3/13/2020)-CHIVAS BRINGS EXTRAORDINARY FLAVOUR WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CHIVAS EXTRA 13 COLLECTION FOUR NEW WHISKIES THAT BLEND SCOTCH HERITAGE WITH FLAVOURFUL CASKS Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has launched the Chivas Extra […]
Daftmill 11 Years Old 2008 The Whisky Bars of Scotland (55.5%, OB, Bourbon Cask 068/2008, 160 bottles, 2019)(3/7/2020)-Daftmill 2008 Single Cask The Whisky Bars of Scotland Whisky Review: Well-received by other tasters, almost a complete opposite to the last dram (Imperial). Unfortunately for me this didn't taste right and had me thinking of early Kininvie releases. Something in this suggested poor distillation or perhaps over-oxidation? Very buttery. 68/100
Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection (46%, Signatory, HH 50248 & 50249, 2016)(3/6/2020)-Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection whisky review: A fascinating dram, possibly the least favoured by many at the table but also disappeared the fastest! Make of that what you will, this dram was much more funky and dusty then the final dram of the evening... 87/100
Penderyn Peated (46%, OB, 2019)(3/5/2020)-Penderyn Peated Whisky Review: This has grown on me a lot since my last tasting of this expression. The smoke seems much more subtle, present on the nose and delightfully in the finish but ethereal on the palate. 85/100
Penderyn Sherrywood (46%, OB, 2019)(3/5/2020)-Penderyn Sherrywood Whisky Review: A much more balanced expression than an out and out Sherrybomb! 83/100
Penderyn Madeira Finish (46%, OB, 2019)(3/5/2020)-Penderyn Madeira Finish whisky review: Better than previous memory apart from the metallic copper in the finish which detracts slightly for me, love how the nose and palate have developed more into peach and sweeties territory. 82/100
Redbreast Irish Whiskey launch 27 Year Old Core Expression(3/5/2020)-REDBREAST IRISH WHISKEY INTRODUCES ITS OLDEST EVER PERMANENT EXPRESSION, 27 YEARS IN THE MAKING Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has introduced Redbreast 27 Year Old, the […]
Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve released(3/5/2020)-Limited-edition Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve released in Glencairn Crystal decanters embellished with rubies Glenfarclas has globally released it’s much awaited limited-edition Pagoda Ruby Reserve. The distillery’s oldest whisky released to date […]
The GlenDronach opens new visitor centre(3/5/2020)-The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the completion of its newly renovated prestige visitor experience at the heart of the Highland Single Malt’s historic distillery in Aberdeenshire. Founded in 1826 by […]
Planning permission secured for John O’Groats Micro-distillery(3/5/2020)-PLANNING PERMISSION SECURED FOR SCOTLAND’S NORTHERNMOST MAINLAND WHISKY DISTILLERY Local husband and wife team behind new micro-distillery set for John O’Groats A new micro Scotch whisky distillery is set to open in […]
Goldfinch whisky merchants launch single cask Macallan aged 26 Years (2/27/2020)-Goldfinch whisky merchants launch very rare own bottling – a double matured single cask Macallan aged 26 Years Scottish whisky merchants Goldfinch have released a very rare and exclusive own bottling of […]
Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 (47.8%, TBWC, 1174 bottles, 2019)(2/27/2020)-Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: A touch spicy and drying, some peppery character mixed with the cinnamon spice and some sweet honey, I feel I'm picking at hairs here but for its age this seemed a little un-diverse or plain. 86/100
Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength (56.4%, OB, 2019)(2/20/2020)-Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength whisky review: Sadly I haven't tried the released Grand Cru expression at 40% to compare this too, in honesty this was a little closed and woody at 56.4% and required a drop of water. The result was an explosion of sweet fruit, cereal malted barley and gentle woody oak balanced to perfection. 90/100
Tomatin launch 21 year old travel retail exclusive expression.(2/13/2020)-Tomatin launch 21 year old travel retail exclusive expression. Tomatin, the award-winning Highland distillery, has today announced the latest addition to the exceptional global Travel Retail range, the 21 Year Old. The […]
Rosebank announce two rare single cask releases(2/10/2020)-WHISKY FANS REJOICE AS ROSEBANK DISTILLERY RETURNS WITH TWO RARE SINGLE CASK EXPRESSIONS JUST 100 BOTTLES OF EACH WHISKY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE VIA BALLOT Rosebank Distillery is set to excite […]
Glen Grant 10 Years Old 2004 Hepburn’s Choice (46%, Langside, Refill HH, 390 Bottles, 2014)(2/7/2020)-Glen Grant 10 Years Old 2004 Hepburn's Choice whisky review: A little lighter in body than the older expressions due in part to age and reduced activity of the refill hogshead used here perhaps? Still full of that lovely fruity character and gently sweet and spiced. 84/100
Paul John 6 Years Old Batch #3 (52.9%, TBWC, 822 Bottles, 2016)(2/5/2020)-Paul John 6 Years Old Batch #3 Whisky Review: Quite intense and occasionally a little harsh on the palate with the peat influence, however massess of creamy vanilla and rich chocolate work wonders here too! 85/100
Royal Salute 21 Years Old Signature Blend (40%, OB, 2017)(2/5/2020)-Royal Salute 21 Years Old Signature Blend whisky review: Rich, deep and powerful flavours for a blended whisky. Quite distinctive with heavy chocolate, fruit and nut character deriving from sherry cask usage. 86/100
Jameson’s launch 2020 Limited Edition Bottle for St. Patrick’s day(2/4/2020)-JAMESON CALLS ON FANS TO JOIN IN THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY THROUGH 2020 LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE ‘Create your own label’ connectivity offers a first for Jameson consumers Jameson Irish Whiskey, the world’s […]
Glen Elgin 22 Years Old Batch #2 (48.2%, TBWC, 434 Bottles, 2018)(2/4/2020)-Glen Elgin 22 Years Old Batch #2 whisky review: Quite spirit led, with a massive fruity sweetness and some drying oak wood or sawdust, a good range of fruits though not quite as tropical as I might have hoped from the age of this one. 85/100
Whisky Blog Rankings February 2020(2/4/2020)-Whisky Blog Rankings February 2020 February 2020 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 […]
Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition (45.8%, OB, TD-S: 5SE, 2016)(2/3/2020)-Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Much more subtle than the "double-matured" I tried previously, and much better integrated. This feels more like the standard 10 year old expression after receiving a soft fruit infusion. 86/100
Talisker 10 Years Old (45.8%, OB, 2019)(2/3/2020)-Talisker 10 Years Old Whisky Review: Awesome as usual! Full of coastal character, with a rich heather honey sweetness peppered with complimentary spices. 86/100
Talisker Storm (45.8%, OB, 2019)(2/3/2020)-Talisker Storm Whisky Review: Full of tarry and bitumen-like notes, that smoky char is really evident here. 82/100
Talisker Skye (45.8%, OB, 2019)(2/3/2020)-Talisker Skye Whisky Review: Much more cereal/barley led than I remember from our last tasting. A sprinkle of salt throughout and some lovely heather honey and yeasty notes shine through that are usually masked a little. This is distinctly Talisker but much more barley driven, I wonder if the relative 'age' of this NAS expression is creeping upwards? 82/100
New Releases – SMWS February 2020 Outturn(1/30/2020)-New Releases SMWS February 2020 Outturn CASK No. 6.36 THE HILLS ARE ALIVE… WITH THE SOUND OF MUESLI (Macduff 10yo) £48.20 CASK No. 12.34 VANILLA IN FLOWER MEADOWS (Benriach 8yo) £48.00 […]
Big Peat completes vintage trilogy with ultimate release(1/30/2020)-Big Peat’s Aged Trilogy Series is now complete, as “his” 27 Years Old Black Edition reaches shelves and homes all over the world. The ultimate release in the Limited Edition collection […]
Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition (46%, OB, Cl-Br: 172-4i, 2009)(1/30/2020)-Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Hmm this one felt very much like a work in progress to me, perhaps not overtly influenced by the Oloroso Seco finish or perhaps 16 years of previous maturation required slightly more rather than slightly less than 12 months finishing period? Still a classically waxy and flavourful Clynelish. 84/100
Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 6000 Bottles, 2019)(1/30/2020)-Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive Whisky Review ABV: 48% Age: NAS Bottling: OB, Diageo Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Cost: £90 Origin: Blair Athol distillery Vintage: Undeclared What they say See […]
Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 Single Cask Series (46.2%, GreatDrams, Oloroso Butt #121/2013, 213 Bottles, 2019)(1/27/2020)-Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series Whisky Review: Quite light and spirity and shows signs of youth particularly in the coppery metallic nature. Not overtly peated - I picked this up blind as a dark/liqourice and burnt nature in which this gets most of its strength. Nice dark/dried fruit and sugary notes. 81/100
Drouet Reserve de Jean (40%, OB, 2019)(1/20/2020)-Drouet Reserve de Jean Cognac Review: Deliciously soft and inviting like spiced gingerbread melting in your mouth. 83/100
Courvoisier VSOP (40%, OB, 2019)(1/20/2020)-Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Review: Subtle and silky smooth, this is full of caramelised apples and oak wood with a nice touch of herbality. 80/100
Bain’s 15 Years Old Founders Collection (52.5%, OB, 3600 Bottles 2019)(1/15/2020)-Bain's 15 Years Old Founders Collection Whisky Review: A touch spicy, unsurprising due to the hot climate and cask activity in South Africa, and light-bodied and slightly spirity in character driven by the core grain spirit, though these are small prices to pay in what tastes and feels a lot older than its 15 years. Huge cask maturation influence in here would convince you this is twice its age! 87/100
Lochside 52 Years Old 1963 The Sovereign (48.1%, Hunter Laing, Refill HH #11835, 83 Bottles, 2015)(1/13/2020)-Lochside 52 Years Old 1963 The Sovereign whisky review: I have the feeling this was just caught on the right side of woodiness, a little camphor and new pine sap challenge the palate but are backed by such intense and dark brown sugar sweetness it is hard not to enjoy this one. An extra smile for relative rarity of such expressions and much love for old grains such as this!
Tamdhu 15 Years Old (46%, OB, 2019)(1/10/2020)-Tamdhu 15 Years Old Whisky Review: Delicious a very well sherry-matured but definitely light-bodied Speyside-type spirit, the cereal notes are saved for the finish. 88/100
Blair Athol launches limited edition distillery exclusive bottling for 2019(1/9/2020)-Blair Athol launches limited edition distillery exclusive bottling for 2019 Blair Athol distillery has released a limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky, exclusively available to purchase at the Highland distillery. A distinctive release […]
A Bold New Look for Powers Irish Whiskey(1/8/2020)-Powers Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a bold new bottle design for its range of premium Irish whiskeys. Debuting on core expression Powers Gold Label in […]
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 (60.9%, OB, 4788 Bottles, 2019)(1/6/2020)-The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 whisky review: More of the same! The 1st edition was a very drinkable (albeit with a little water required) expression and this follows much in the same vein. Enticingly and subtly different, reflective of the cask used in its construction but to the same high standard and quality. 83/100
The One Port Cask Finish (46.6%, OB, 2019)(1/6/2020)-The One Port Cask Finish whisky review: Sweet and smoky but with a rather odd rubbery and metallic edge to it, reminds me of some of the more unusual Tobermory offerings from e.g. SMWS and although not displeasing it isn't really ticking the right boxes for me. I like my port-finishes to ooze jammy sweetness, this is much more reserved than that in an attempt to preserve the blend profile - I wish it had gone a little further. 80/100
The One Signature Blend (46.6%, OB, 2019)(1/6/2020)-The One Signature Blend whisky review: A great blend and definite improvement in flavour profile for me, the work on this from Dhavall and the Lakes Distillery really is starting to show here. 84/100
J. J. Corry The Gael (46%, OB, 7500 Bottles, 2017)(1/6/2020)-J. J. Corry The Gael whisky review: Much more accomplished/complete and very enjoyable. This is the target flavour profile The Chapel Gate Whiskey are aiming for then I expect a highly drinkable series of whiskeys will follow. 83/100
Whisky Blog Rankings January 2020(1/6/2020)-Whisky Blog Rankings January 2020 January 2020 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 […]
Caperdonich 21 Years old 1994 Xtra Old Particular (57.7%, Douglas Laing, Cask #10769, 270 Bottles, 2015)(1/2/2020)-Caperdonich 21 Years old 1994 Xtra Old Particular whisky review: Quite spiced but in a really great way, massive old/tropical fruits in this one. A little camphory towards the end perhaps indicative of not the best i.e. 2nd/3rd fill or later cask but this is still good stuff and adds character rather than detracts from this whisky. 88/100
Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 5004 Bottles, 2019)(1/2/2020)-Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive whisky review: Rich and malty, gently spiced throughout - a pretty fair representation of Lochnagar's output, if you're a fan (like me) then you wont be disappointed with this one. Also this is likely the forerunner for their 175th anniversary celebration in 2020, another good reason to make the trip to Royal Lochnagar distillery this year!
Royal Lochnagar launches limited edition distillery exclusive bottling for 2019(12/18/2019)-Royal Lochnagar launches limited edition distillery exclusive bottling for 2019 Royal Lochnagar distillery has released a limited-edition Single Malt Scotch whisky, exclusively available to purchase at the Highland distillery from the end […]
Longmorn 10 Years Old Batch 3 (48.3%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1793 Bottles, 2019)(12/12/2019)-Longmorn 10 Years Old Batch 3 Whisky Review: A little bit spice and a lovely hint of florality on the nose, on the palate this has much more spirit character than cask for me and again I'm drawn to the conclusion that this is a lovely spirit-driven expression thanks to refill cask maturation. Very little oak in here but lots of drinkable Longmorn spirit. 84/100
The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated (48%, OB, 2019)(12/11/2019)-The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated Whisky Review: This is sweet first from the cask maturations then a dry peat smoke emerges, these interchange on the palate regularly during the course of this dram giving it a wonderful complexity as varying levels of sweetness and smoke combine. This would make a great introduction to heavy (but non-isaly/overtly phenolic) smoke influenced whisky. I really like this one! 85/100
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 (61%, OB, 2019)(12/11/2019)-The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 Whisky Review: Another great Cask Strength expression from GlenDronach, perhaps erring on the side of PX casks in this mixture which makes it all the more appealing to me. 86/100
The Scalasaig Island Hopper Maiden Voyage (43%, Colonsay Beverages Ltd, 3000 bottles, 2020) (4/2/2020) - The Scalasaig Island Hopper Maiden Voyage whisky review: A well constructed blend I'm assuming from all island Malts? Good balance of peat & sherry - not too sweet almost classical 'Highland' style in fact. Well done 83/100
Bunnahabhain 10 Years Old 2006 10.118 Enthralling pink and peat intensity (60.6%, SMWS, 257 Bottles, 2017) (4/1/2020) - SMWS 10.118 Enthralling pink and peat intensity Whisky Review: A lovely mixture of sweet port influence and smoke. I was worried the palate at cask strength may have been a little overpowering but actually the sweet and peat aren't too much. A nice earthy/turfy influence grounds this whole whisky while gentle spices fizz in the background. A pleasant surprise, a wonderful nose sets the standard for a great dram throughout. 87/100
Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair (46.3%, OB, 2018) (4/1/2020) - Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Whisky Review: When I originally opened this I think I found it quite youthful/spirity and a little over-spiced, however after some time in the bottle and allowed to breathe a little I have come away with a much greater appreciation of this whisky. It is in fact very well constructed with a great mix of oily, buttery caramel and rich spice, fruit and nut sherry influence. It really is a classic Bunnahabhain with that wonderful spirit character you either love (like me) or hate. 84/100
The English Original (43%, OB, 2019) (3/31/2020) - The English Original Single Malt Whisky Whisky Review: A rather accomplished expression, perhaps a touch woody in places but balanced by that lovely fruity spirit character which has started to become tropical as well as sweet on the palate. Masses of vanilla ice-cream make this a real dessert-style whisky. Very enjoyable. 83/100
Ardbeg launches Wee Beastie a new permanently available 5 Year Old expression (3/31/2020) - ARDBEG WEE BEASTIE – THE DISTILLERY’S LATEST SMOKY WHISKY IS WREAKING FLAVOUR IN ITS PATH From April of this year, whisky lovers around the world will get the chance to experience the […]
Blood Oath Pact No. 6 Launches This Spring Finished in Cognac Barrels (3/31/2020) - Blood Oath Pact No. 6 Launches This Spring Finished in Cognac Barrels Bourbon Series Continues To Release Successful Expressions In its sixth year, the Blood Oath ultra-premium bourbon series continues to see […]
Diageo pledges more than 8 million bottles of sanitiser for frontline healthcare workers. (3/23/2020) - DIAGEO PLEDGES MORE THAN EIGHT MILLION BOTTLES OF SANITISER FOR FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS World’s largest distiller in unprecedented global response in the UK, Ireland, Italy, the USA, Brazil, Kenya, India and Australia […]
Douglas Laing’s The Epicurean Supports On-Trade (3/23/2020) - DOUGLAS LAING’S THE EPICUREAN LOWLAND MALT SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE ON-TRADE COMMUNITY As the spirits trade faces mounting challenges from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, leading Whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & […]
Whisky Blog Rankings March 2020 (3/13/2020) - Whisky Blog Rankings March 2020 March 2020 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 […]
Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7 (59.9%, OB, 3993 Bottles, 2019) (3/13/2020) - Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7 whisky review: Spicy, which I'm not a huge fan of - but I can appreciate here. European oak influence in abundance, young and vibrant and very sherried. Carries a nice tannic/chewy rancio-like quality. Probably not my favourite of the Teapot drams I have tried so far but very worthy of the name. 89/100
Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1 (48%, OB, 2019) (3/13/2020) - Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1 whisky review: Wonderfully rich and full of character, plenty of Oloroso sherry cask but a little fruity distillate character still shine through, superb! 89/100
Chivas launch the Chivas Extra 13 Collection (3/13/2020) - CHIVAS BRINGS EXTRAORDINARY FLAVOUR WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE CHIVAS EXTRA 13 COLLECTION FOUR NEW WHISKIES THAT BLEND SCOTCH HERITAGE WITH FLAVOURFUL CASKS Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has launched the Chivas Extra […]
Daftmill 11 Years Old 2008 The Whisky Bars of Scotland (55.5%, OB, Bourbon Cask 068/2008, 160 bottles, 2019) (3/7/2020) - Daftmill 2008 Single Cask The Whisky Bars of Scotland Whisky Review: Well-received by other tasters, almost a complete opposite to the last dram (Imperial). Unfortunately for me this didn't taste right and had me thinking of early Kininvie releases. Something in this suggested poor distillation or perhaps over-oxidation? Very buttery. 68/100
Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection (46%, Signatory, HH 50248 & 50249, 2016) (3/6/2020) - Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection whisky review: A fascinating dram, possibly the least favoured by many at the table but also disappeared the fastest! Make of that what you will, this dram was much more funky and dusty then the final dram of the evening... 87/100
Penderyn Peated (46%, OB, 2019) (3/5/2020) - Penderyn Peated Whisky Review: This has grown on me a lot since my last tasting of this expression. The smoke seems much more subtle, present on the nose and delightfully in the finish but ethereal on the palate. 85/100
Penderyn Sherrywood (46%, OB, 2019) (3/5/2020) - Penderyn Sherrywood Whisky Review: A much more balanced expression than an out and out Sherrybomb! 83/100
Penderyn Madeira Finish (46%, OB, 2019) (3/5/2020) - Penderyn Madeira Finish whisky review: Better than previous memory apart from the metallic copper in the finish which detracts slightly for me, love how the nose and palate have developed more into peach and sweeties territory. 82/100
Redbreast Irish Whiskey launch 27 Year Old Core Expression (3/5/2020) - REDBREAST IRISH WHISKEY INTRODUCES ITS OLDEST EVER PERMANENT EXPRESSION, 27 YEARS IN THE MAKING Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has introduced Redbreast 27 Year Old, the […]
Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve released (3/5/2020) - Limited-edition Glenfarclas Pagoda Ruby Reserve released in Glencairn Crystal decanters embellished with rubies Glenfarclas has globally released it’s much awaited limited-edition Pagoda Ruby Reserve. The distillery’s oldest whisky released to date […]
The GlenDronach opens new visitor centre (3/5/2020) - The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the completion of its newly renovated prestige visitor experience at the heart of the Highland Single Malt’s historic distillery in Aberdeenshire. Founded in 1826 by […]
Planning permission secured for John O’Groats Micro-distillery (3/5/2020) - PLANNING PERMISSION SECURED FOR SCOTLAND’S NORTHERNMOST MAINLAND WHISKY DISTILLERY Local husband and wife team behind new micro-distillery set for John O’Groats A new micro Scotch whisky distillery is set to open in […]
Goldfinch whisky merchants launch single cask Macallan aged 26 Years (2/27/2020) - Goldfinch whisky merchants launch very rare own bottling – a double matured single cask Macallan aged 26 Years Scottish whisky merchants Goldfinch have released a very rare and exclusive own bottling of […]
Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select (46%, Montgomerie’s, Cask #7553, 2012) (2/27/2020) - Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select whisky review: Much deeper and sharper than the previous expression with lots of lovely zesty spices, this feels much more mature than the last one despite being younger? 87/100
Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 (47.8%, TBWC, 1174 bottles, 2019) (2/27/2020) - Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: A touch spicy and drying, some peppery character mixed with the cinnamon spice and some sweet honey, I feel I'm picking at hairs here but for its age this seemed a little un-diverse or plain. 86/100
Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength (56.4%, OB, 2019) (2/20/2020) - Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength whisky review: Sadly I haven't tried the released Grand Cru expression at 40% to compare this too, in honesty this was a little closed and woody at 56.4% and required a drop of water. The result was an explosion of sweet fruit, cereal malted barley and gentle woody oak balanced to perfection. 90/100
Glen Moray 31 Years Old 1986 35.223 A Theta State of Mind (56.5%, SMWS, 1st Fill Sauternes, 139 Bottles, 2018) (2/19/2020) - SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind whisky review: Another lovely and well-aged dram, the Sauternes finish may have added plenty of sweetness and fruit but the impact seems really rather subtle and I suspect I can taste just as much French oak influence here as I can from the sweet Sauternes wine. 86/100
Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own (46%, Berry Bros & Rudd, Refill Sherry Butt #14087, 2018) (2/18/2020) - Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry's own whisky review: A great starter dram, leads with sweet fruit and honey but deepens into oak wood and chocolate with a tropical edge gifted by age. 87/100
Ardbeg Blaaack, the Distillery’s latest limited edition celebrates its dyed-in-the-wool fans (2/18/2020) - ARDBEG BLAAACK – THE DISTILLERY’S LATEST LIMITED EDITION CELEBRATES ITS DYED-IN-THE-WOOL FANS Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee and its black sheep members – known for their peaty passion and maverick […]
Tomatin launch 21 year old travel retail exclusive expression. (2/13/2020) - Tomatin launch 21 year old travel retail exclusive expression. Tomatin, the award-winning Highland distillery, has today announced the latest addition to the exceptional global Travel Retail range, the 21 Year Old. The […]
The Famous Grouse overtakes Jack Daniel’s to become Britain’s No.1 Whisky by Value (2/13/2020) - The Famous Grouse overtakes Jack Daniel’s to become Britain’s No.1 Whisky by Value Sales topped £71m over Christmas Value grew +2.6% compared to the year previous No.1 whisky in the No.1 spirits […]
Secret Islay 11 Years Old 2009 PX Finish (57.8%, LOTG, Bourbon HH #7c, 66 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Secret Islay 11 Years Old 2009 PX Finish whisky review: Sweet, coastal and peaty, quite easy drinking and enjoyable. 87/100
Bunnahabhain 9 Years Old 2009 (54.3%, LOTG, Sherry HH #901203, 320 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Bunnahabhain vintage 2009 Sherry Hogshead whisky review: A delicious sherry-matured Bunnahabhain the retains an orange oil zestiness from youth but with plenty of well-developed sherry influences too. 88/100
Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish (54.3%, LOTG, Bourbon HH #5585B, 59 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish whisky review: A deliciously finished Glen Moray expression retaining some lovely toffee/caramel nature and plenty of oak wood influence on the chocolatey PX finish. 87/100
Glen Elgin 16 Years Old 2004 Tawny Port Finish (56.7%, LOTG, Bourbon HH #801297, 299 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Glen Elgin vintage 2004 Ex-Tawny Port finish whisky review: Woody and sweet with plenty of chewy oak in this one, quite dark and fibrous on the palate. 85/100
Aberfeldy 14 Years Old 2005 (56.8%, LOTG, Bourbon HH #304420, 184 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Aberfeldy 14 Years Old 2005 whisky review: Another accomplished dram for a bourbon hogshead, a little of Aberfeldy's honey-like nature shines through in this dram. 83/100
Glen Garioch 11 Years Old 2008 (55.3%, LOTG, Bourbon HH #3194, 320 Bottles, 2020) (2/13/2020) - Glen Garioch 11 Years Old 2008 whisky review: A nice and gentle introductory dram, fruity and creamy with some more developed 'green' kiwi and melon flavours. 84/100
Rosebank announce two rare single cask releases (2/10/2020) - WHISKY FANS REJOICE AS ROSEBANK DISTILLERY RETURNS WITH TWO RARE SINGLE CASK EXPRESSIONS JUST 100 BOTTLES OF EACH WHISKY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE VIA BALLOT Rosebank Distillery is set to excite […]
Glen Grant 20 Years Old 1992 Dimensions (46%, Duncan Taylor, Batch #0001, 120 Bottles, 2013) (2/7/2020) - Glen Grant 20 Years Old 1992 Dimensions whisky review: Sweet and dry with a palate much softer than the nose. Plenty of fruity spirit influence in here again. 86/100
Glen Grant 18 Years Old 1995 Old Particular (48.4%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #10283, 282 Bottles, 2014) (2/7/2020) - Glen Grant 18 Years Old 1995 Old Particular whisky review: Deeper and fruitier than the other expression I tried, darker on the nose with strong hits of cocoa and Turkish Delight. 87/100
Glen Grant 17 Years Old 1995 Dimensions (54.2%, Duncan Taylor, #85116, 2012) (2/7/2020) - Glen Grant 17 Years Old 1995 Dimensions whisky review: Surprisingly good, lots of thick vanilla and well developed fruity flavours in here, delicious! 86/100
Glen Grant 10 Years Old 2004 Hepburn’s Choice (46%, Langside, Refill HH, 390 Bottles, 2014) (2/7/2020) - Glen Grant 10 Years Old 2004 Hepburn's Choice whisky review: A little lighter in body than the older expressions due in part to age and reduced activity of the refill hogshead used here perhaps? Still full of that lovely fruity character and gently sweet and spiced. 84/100
Paul John 6 Years Old Batch #3 (52.9%, TBWC, 822 Bottles, 2016) (2/5/2020) - Paul John 6 Years Old Batch #3 Whisky Review: Quite intense and occasionally a little harsh on the palate with the peat influence, however massess of creamy vanilla and rich chocolate work wonders here too! 85/100
Royal Salute 21 Years Old Signature Blend (40%, OB, 2017) (2/5/2020) - Royal Salute 21 Years Old Signature Blend whisky review: Rich, deep and powerful flavours for a blended whisky. Quite distinctive with heavy chocolate, fruit and nut character deriving from sherry cask usage. 86/100
Bruichladdich 11 Years Old 2004 Straight From The Cask (60.4%, Jeffrey Street, Sherry Cask #1480, 283 Bottles, 2016) (2/5/2020) - Bruichladdich 11 Years Old 2004 Straight From The Cask whisky review: Sweet and straightforward, a little challenging at cask strength but much softer and more approachable with water, plenty of lovely caramelised sugars in this one. 84/100
Jameson’s launch 2020 Limited Edition Bottle for St. Patrick’s day (2/4/2020) - JAMESON CALLS ON FANS TO JOIN IN THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY THROUGH 2020 LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE ‘Create your own label’ connectivity offers a first for Jameson consumers Jameson Irish Whiskey, the world’s […]
Glen Elgin 22 Years Old 1995 Celebration of the Cask (53.4%, Carn Mor, HH #3208, 280 Bottles, 2018) (2/4/2020) - Glen Elgin 22 Years Old 1995 Celebration of the Cask whisky review: Zingy and fruity but with masses of vanilla and cream added, slightly sour but with a distinct latte coffee-like note. 86/100
Glen Elgin 22 Years Old Batch #2 (48.2%, TBWC, 434 Bottles, 2018) (2/4/2020) - Glen Elgin 22 Years Old Batch #2 whisky review: Quite spirit led, with a massive fruity sweetness and some drying oak wood or sawdust, a good range of fruits though not quite as tropical as I might have hoped from the age of this one. 85/100
Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition (45.8%, OB, TD-S: 5SE, 2016) (2/3/2020) - Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Much more subtle than the "double-matured" I tried previously, and much better integrated. This feels more like the standard 10 year old expression after receiving a soft fruit infusion. 86/100
Talisker 10 Years Old (45.8%, OB, 2019) (2/3/2020) - Talisker 10 Years Old Whisky Review: Awesome as usual! Full of coastal character, with a rich heather honey sweetness peppered with complimentary spices. 86/100
Talisker Storm (45.8%, OB, 2019) (2/3/2020) - Talisker Storm Whisky Review: Full of tarry and bitumen-like notes, that smoky char is really evident here. 82/100
Talisker Skye (45.8%, OB, 2019) (2/3/2020) - Talisker Skye Whisky Review: Much more cereal/barley led than I remember from our last tasting. A sprinkle of salt throughout and some lovely heather honey and yeasty notes shine through that are usually masked a little. This is distinctly Talisker but much more barley driven, I wonder if the relative 'age' of this NAS expression is creeping upwards? 82/100
New Releases – SMWS February 2020 Outturn (1/30/2020) - New Releases SMWS February 2020 Outturn CASK No. 6.36 THE HILLS ARE ALIVE… WITH THE SOUND OF MUESLI (Macduff 10yo) £48.20 CASK No. 12.34 VANILLA IN FLOWER MEADOWS (Benriach 8yo) £48.00 […]
Glasgow Distillery Release Prometheus 30 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky (1/30/2020) - The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the launch of the fourth and final expression from its independent bottling Prometheus series. Limited to just 544 bottles, Prometheus 30 Year Old is an extremely […]
Douglas Laing Concludes Old Particular “Elements” Single Cask Scotch Whisky Collection (1/30/2020) - Leading Scotch Whisky specialist, Douglas Laing & Co, today unveils the concluding chapter in the Old Particular “Elements” Series: Jura 12 Years Old “Water” Edition. The limited edition Single Cask series, unveiled […]
Big Peat completes vintage trilogy with ultimate release (1/30/2020) - Big Peat’s Aged Trilogy Series is now complete, as “his” 27 Years Old Black Edition reaches shelves and homes all over the world. The ultimate release in the Limited Edition collection […]
Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition (46%, OB, Cl-Br: 172-4i, 2009) (1/30/2020) - Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Hmm this one felt very much like a work in progress to me, perhaps not overtly influenced by the Oloroso Seco finish or perhaps 16 years of previous maturation required slightly more rather than slightly less than 12 months finishing period? Still a classically waxy and flavourful Clynelish. 84/100
Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 6000 Bottles, 2019) (1/30/2020) - Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive Whisky Review ABV: 48% Age: NAS Bottling: OB, Diageo Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Cost: £90 Origin: Blair Athol distillery Vintage: Undeclared What they say See […]
Glentauchers 10 Years Old 2009 Single Cask Series (46.2%, GreatDrams, Bourbon Barrel #700435, 203 Bottles, 2019) (1/27/2020) - Glentauchers 10 Years Old 2009 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series Whisky Review: Another very drinkable expression from this Single Cask Series, sweet and full of cereal and fruit flavours, very accomplished for its 10 years in ex-bourbon oak. 84/100
Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 Single Cask Series (46.2%, GreatDrams, Oloroso Butt #121/2013, 213 Bottles, 2019) (1/27/2020) - Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series Whisky Review: Quite light and spirity and shows signs of youth particularly in the coppery metallic nature. Not overtly peated - I picked this up blind as a dark/liqourice and burnt nature in which this gets most of its strength. Nice dark/dried fruit and sugary notes. 81/100
Girvan 11 Years Old 2007 Single Cask Series (46.2%, GreatDrams, Bourbon HH #300609, 273 Bottles, 2019) (1/27/2020) - Girvan 11 Years Old 2007 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series whisky review: Very drinkable, lovely and vanillic on the nose suggesting fresh ex-bourbon cask. A little ethereal in places but with a lovely spirit character and somewhat of a sherbet or citric fizz about this one. 80/100
Irish Distillers release Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest (1/24/2020) - IRISH DISTILLERS UNVEILS THE LATEST CHAPTER IN THE MIDLETON VERY RARE DAIR GHAELACH STORY Knockrath Forest Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed […]
Drouet Reserve de Jean (40%, OB, 2019) (1/20/2020) - Drouet Reserve de Jean Cognac Review: Deliciously soft and inviting like spiced gingerbread melting in your mouth. 83/100
Courvoisier VSOP (40%, OB, 2019) (1/20/2020) - Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Review: Subtle and silky smooth, this is full of caramelised apples and oak wood with a nice touch of herbality. 80/100
Tomatin Distillery capture the flavours of south western France with the latest Warehouse 6 release: The 1977 (1/20/2020) - In a bold move, the award-winning distillery has used a wine cask from Sauternes, France to mature its latest luxury expression. After a journey of over 1,100 miles and 42 years in […]
Bain’s 15 Years Old Founders Collection (52.5%, OB, 3600 Bottles 2019) (1/15/2020) - Bain's 15 Years Old Founders Collection Whisky Review: A touch spicy, unsurprising due to the hot climate and cask activity in South Africa, and light-bodied and slightly spirity in character driven by the core grain spirit, though these are small prices to pay in what tastes and feels a lot older than its 15 years. Huge cask maturation influence in here would convince you this is twice its age! 87/100
Lochside 52 Years Old 1963 The Sovereign (48.1%, Hunter Laing, Refill HH #11835, 83 Bottles, 2015) (1/13/2020) - Lochside 52 Years Old 1963 The Sovereign whisky review: I have the feeling this was just caught on the right side of woodiness, a little camphor and new pine sap challenge the palate but are backed by such intense and dark brown sugar sweetness it is hard not to enjoy this one. An extra smile for relative rarity of such expressions and much love for old grains such as this!
Linkwood 26 Years Old 1989 Single Cask (50.2%, WM Cadenhead, Sherry Butt, 324 Bottles, 2015) (1/10/2020) - Linkwood 26 Years Old 1989 Single Cask Whisky Review: A simply superb sherried linkwood of excellent quality. A great balance between the softer and more floral spirit notes and the presumably refill sherry cask. 90/100
Tamdhu 15 Years Old (46%, OB, 2019) (1/10/2020) - Tamdhu 15 Years Old Whisky Review: Delicious a very well sherry-matured but definitely light-bodied Speyside-type spirit, the cereal notes are saved for the finish. 88/100
Labourdonnais 5 Years Old Batch 1 (49.8%, That Boutique-Y Rum Company, 1200 Bottles, 2019) (1/10/2020) - Labourdonnais 5 Years Old Batch 1 rum review: A lovely balance of sweet and spice presented and a little sugary weight behind this. 85/100
Macduff 10 Years Old Batch 8 (50.2%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1160 Bottles, 2019) (1/9/2020) - Macduff 10 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: A lovely rich and dark chocolatey expression with a surprise hit of salinity / coastal influence. 87/100
Islay #3 13 Years Old Batch 4 (48.6%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1479 Bottles, 2019) (1/9/2020) - Islay #3 13 Years Old Batch 4 whisky review: A fantastic Islay expression with plenty of milk chocolate / peanut butter and salt that combine perfectly into Reeses peanut butter cups and lots of herbal thyme thrown in for good measure, awesome! 89/100
Irish Single Malt #1 13 Years Old Batch 2 (48.4%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 2200 Bottles, 2017) (1/9/2020) - Irish Single Malt #1 13 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: A very fresh and fruity 13 year old expression / batch. Full of apples and oak and very drinkable for it. 84/100
A Bold New Look for Powers Irish Whiskey (1/8/2020) - Powers Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a bold new bottle design for its range of premium Irish whiskeys. Debuting on core expression Powers Gold Label in […]
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 (60.9%, OB, 4788 Bottles, 2019) (1/6/2020) - The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 whisky review: More of the same! The 1st edition was a very drinkable (albeit with a little water required) expression and this follows much in the same vein. Enticingly and subtly different, reflective of the cask used in its construction but to the same high standard and quality. 83/100
The One Port Cask Finish (46.6%, OB, 2019) (1/6/2020) - The One Port Cask Finish whisky review: Sweet and smoky but with a rather odd rubbery and metallic edge to it, reminds me of some of the more unusual Tobermory offerings from e.g. SMWS and although not displeasing it isn't really ticking the right boxes for me. I like my port-finishes to ooze jammy sweetness, this is much more reserved than that in an attempt to preserve the blend profile - I wish it had gone a little further. 80/100
The One Signature Blend (46.6%, OB, 2019) (1/6/2020) - The One Signature Blend whisky review: A great blend and definite improvement in flavour profile for me, the work on this from Dhavall and the Lakes Distillery really is starting to show here. 84/100
J.J. Corry The Flintlock 16 Years Old (46%, OB, Bourbon casks, 600 bottles, 2018) (1/6/2020) - J.J. Corry The Flintlock whisky review: A nice single malt with plenty of sharpness to it, surprised this was 16 years old as the sharpness and spice convinced me it was a little younger perhaps? 84/100
J. J. Corry The Gael (46%, OB, 7500 Bottles, 2017) (1/6/2020) - J. J. Corry The Gael whisky review: Much more accomplished/complete and very enjoyable. This is the target flavour profile The Chapel Gate Whiskey are aiming for then I expect a highly drinkable series of whiskeys will follow. 83/100
J. J. Corry I 2 Years Old Grain Spirit (61.5%, OB, Sample, 2019) (1/6/2020) - JJ Cory I whisky review: Young and feisty, with plenty of cask character already this is sure to mature into a very fine drop of whiskey. 80/100
Whisky Blog Rankings January 2020 (1/6/2020) - Whisky Blog Rankings January 2020 January 2020 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 […]
Caperdonich 21 Years old 1994 Xtra Old Particular (57.7%, Douglas Laing, Cask #10769, 270 Bottles, 2015) (1/2/2020) - Caperdonich 21 Years old 1994 Xtra Old Particular whisky review: Quite spiced but in a really great way, massive old/tropical fruits in this one. A little camphory towards the end perhaps indicative of not the best i.e. 2nd/3rd fill or later cask but this is still good stuff and adds character rather than detracts from this whisky. 88/100
Glenburgie 20 Years Old 1995 Signatory Vintage (43%, Signatory, HH #6486 & #6487, 2016) (1/2/2020) - Glenburgie 20 Years Old 1995 Signatory Vintage whisky review: A very woody and fruity/tropical number - a great drinker with chocolate coated peanuts, wood, walnut and leather over fruit and cereal. 85/100
Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 5004 Bottles, 2019) (1/2/2020) - Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive whisky review: Rich and malty, gently spiced throughout - a pretty fair representation of Lochnagar's output, if you're a fan (like me) then you wont be disappointed with this one. Also this is likely the forerunner for their 175th anniversary celebration in 2020, another good reason to make the trip to Royal Lochnagar distillery this year!
Big Peat rounds off 10th anniversary celebrations with final release in trilogy series (12/18/2019) - BIG PEAT ROUNDS OFF 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS WITH FINAL RELEASE IN TRILOGY SERIES Big Peat, revered Islay Malt Scotch Whisky brand, today unveils the final release in this Aged Trilogy Vintage Series […]
Ben Nevis 23 Years Old Batch 10 (48%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 558 Bottles, 2019) (12/13/2019) - Ben Nevis 23 Years Old Batch 10 Whisky Review: A simply wonderful Ben Nevis expression! I found this one much grubbier and sweaty and full of Ben Nevis's industrial funk than the Amber Light bottling. 89/100
Longmorn 10 Years Old Batch 3 (48.3%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1793 Bottles, 2019) (12/12/2019) - Longmorn 10 Years Old Batch 3 Whisky Review: A little bit spice and a lovely hint of florality on the nose, on the palate this has much more spirit character than cask for me and again I'm drawn to the conclusion that this is a lovely spirit-driven expression thanks to refill cask maturation. Very little oak in here but lots of drinkable Longmorn spirit. 84/100
Speyburn 10 Years Old Batch 3 (49.5%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1540 Bottles, 2019) (12/11/2019) - Speyburn 10 Years Old Batch 3 Whisky Review: Another refill cask aged expression by the feels of it, good balance again here with some nice spirit quality revealing good distillery character only I couldn't taste the salmon! 😉 84/100
Strathclyde 31 Years Old Batch 4 (45%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 2019) (12/11/2019) - Strathclyde 31 Years Old Batch 4 Whisky Review: Sweet and delicious - a well aged vanilla-filled grain whisky. 86/100
The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated (48%, OB, 2019) (12/11/2019) - The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated Whisky Review: This is sweet first from the cask maturations then a dry peat smoke emerges, these interchange on the palate regularly during the course of this dram giving it a wonderful complexity as varying levels of sweetness and smoke combine. This would make a great introduction to heavy (but non-isaly/overtly phenolic) smoke influenced whisky. I really like this one! 85/100
The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 (61%, OB, 2019) (12/11/2019) - The GlenDronach Cask Strength Batch 8 Whisky Review: Another great Cask Strength expression from GlenDronach, perhaps erring on the side of PX casks in this mixture which makes it all the more appealing to me. 86/100
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Finish (45.2%, OB, 36334 Bottles, 2014) (12/9/2019) - Woodford Reserve Master's Collection 2014 Sonoma-Cutrer Finish whisky review: A beautiful combination of bourbon and red wine cask finishing that added plenty of red fruits. 91/100
Blended Whisky #2 22 Years Old Batch 3 (41.8%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1650 Bottles, 2019) (12/9/2019) - Blended Whisky #2 22 Years Old Batch 3 whisky review: A great blended whisky full of caramel, chocolate, fruit and nutty toasted barley flavours.
Blended Malt #1 18 Years Old Batch 3 (47.3%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1049 Bottles, 2019) (12/9/2019) - Blended Malt #1 18 Years Old Batch 3 Whisky Review: A 'blended malt' that is full of honey and pear influence as well as peppery oak from the cask - very reminiscent of Glenfiddich and a teaspoon of Balvenie perhaps?
Royal Brackla 12 Years Old Batch 1 (47.9%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1472 Bottles, 2019) (12/9/2019) - Royal Brackla 12 Years Old Batch 1 whisky review: Fruity limes, nutty and spicy with an odd minerality, flavours and colour suggest another refill cask vatting reduced to drinking strength - I'm not sure this one ticked my boxes too much.
Blair Athol 8 Years Old 2009 Fidra (57.7%, Lockett Bros, Sherry Butt, 200 Bottles, 2017) (12/6/2019) - Blair Athol 8 Years Old 2009 Fidra whisky review: Very young, spirity and hot, definite sherry influence present here (tasted blind to cask type) with dried fruits, blackcurrant and after a while hints of treacle. 73/100
