Courvoisier® Introduces New Limited-Edition Cognac to its Esteemed Portfolio(9/29/2020)-Courvoisier® Introduces New Limited-Edition Cognac to its Esteemed Portfolio DE LUXE is available exclusively at Tesco now Courvoisier®, the UK’s number 1 cognac and the Most Awarded Cognac House*, has announced the […]
The Dalmore launches 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt(9/29/2020)-The Dalmore launches 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt The latest addition to The Dalmore Principal Collection The Dalmore is proud to present The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask […]
The Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select (43%, OB, 2020)(9/27/2020)-Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select Whisky Review: A classic Dalmore, from memory this does have some deeper nut/fruit/chocolate flavours in here than the standard Dalmore 12 Years Old - though it has been some time since I last tried the standard expression. I'd be interested to see at what price this retails at, though Dalmore fans will likely buy it regardless. 84/100
Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky (46.4%, OB, 2134 Bottles, 2020)(9/27/2020)-Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Whisky Review: Richly flavoured, a touch thin and slightly over-spiced on the palate though I couldn't really decide if this was oak tannins or too much grain whisky presence - perhaps an indication of all that cask maturation going on in here. 82/100
Jura Winter Edition (40%, OB, 2020)(9/27/2020)-Jura Winter Edition Whisky Review: A classic Jura expression, not sherried to death but the spirit is really brought to life by the addition of sherry-derived flavours complementing core Jura distillate. For me this is much more of an autmnal dram than a winter warmer due to the association with 'bonfire night' flavours. 87/100
A toast to the island: Tobermory Distillery releases special 23-Year-Old(9/24/2020)-A toast to the island: Tobermory Distillery releases special 23-Year-Old The Artisan Distillery is celebrating the ‘return of an old friend’ – as its popular 15-year-old returns eight years later to the […]
Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 (50.3%, TBWC)(9/23/2020)-Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Deliciously floral and fruity, I love Makmyra's quirky nature and this has it in droves despite the simple cask maturation. 86/100
Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 (50%, TBWC)(9/23/2020)-Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 Whisky Review: Syrupy and sweet, very drinkable but also very spiced on the palate. Contains an odd soapiness before the sherried fruits arrive. An odd little number indeed. 84/100
NC’NEAN LAUNCHES MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKY(9/17/2020)-NC’NEAN LAUNCHES MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKY, SETTING A FUTURE STANDARD FOR SPIRITS Nc’nean’s Organic Single Malt is the first whisky released to the public by this new, independent distillery Through […]
BIG PEAT ANNOUNCES “HIS” 10th CHRISTMAS LIMITED EDITION AT CASK STRENGTH(9/17/2020)-BIG PEAT ANNOUNCES “HIS” 10th CHRISTMAS LIMITED EDITION AT CASK STRENGTH Whisky Distiller, Douglas Laing & Co, today launches the Big Peat Christmas 2020 bottling, a punchy Cask Strength Limited Edition release […]
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2021 due out 1st October(9/17/2020)-Malt Whisky Yearbook 2021 will be published 1st October This is the 16th edition of a book that whisky enthusiasts look forward to every autumn. The main part of the book (200 […]
The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita (52%, OB, 5400 Bottles, 2020)(9/15/2020)-The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita Whisky Review: Very drinkable, a good intensity of aromas and flavours. This reminds me a lot of a good oaky and fruity red wine, perhaps the most easily approachable/drinkable expression so far from the Lakes Distillery. 84/100
Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD-6567, 2015)(9/15/2020)-Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Feeling a little thin in texture at 40% ABV but otherwise lovely soft fruits and cereals and that gentle suggestion of smoke & spices. 83/100
Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend (40%, OB, 2020)(9/10/2020)-Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend Whisky Review: A little oily and buttery for my liking on the palate but carries a good sweetness and reasonable diversity of flavours. 80/100
Lambay Single Malt (40%, OB, 2020)(9/10/2020)-Lambay Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely dram, full of 'green' fruits, kiwi, banana and coconut, there are hints of tannic oak wood and woody sugars that along with some of these fruits may have developed from the Cognac cask finish? 83/100
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve (40%, OB, Cs/cR.13.15, 2015)(9/10/2020)-Cardhu Special Cask Reserve Whisky Review: Soft and gentle, accessible if a little uninspired, some vanilla oak influence but errs towards bitterness and awful thin feeling at 40%. 76/100
Glenkinchie 2000 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, G/287-7-D, 2014)(9/10/2020)-Glenkinchie 2000 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Strikes a nice balance between sweet and dry, some woody spices and a good texture help, not as boring as some Glenkinchie can be. 84/100
INTRODUCING JAMESON CRESTED X EIGHT DEGREES BREWING(9/9/2020)-INTRODUCING JAMESON CRESTED X EIGHT DEGREES BREWING Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has joined forces with Eight Degrees Brewing for a unique edition of the beloved Jameson […]
GLENGOYNE RELAUNCH CELEBRATES UNHURRIED APPROACH TO WHISKY MAKING (9/9/2020)-GLENGOYNE RELAUNCH CELEBRATES UNHURRIED APPROACH TO WHISKY MAKING Glengoyne Distillery announces new identity and packaging across full range, including new bottlings – Legacy Series: Chapter Two and Cask Strength Batch No. 008 […]
RARE FETTERCAIRN 46 YEARS A CELEBRATION OF AGEING EXCELLENCE(9/9/2020)-RARE FETTERCAIRN 46 YEARS A CELEBRATION OF AGEING EXCELLENCE Award-winning, exceptionally rare aged expression from a defining year Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled a rare, exquisite addition to its range of Highland single […]
ABERFELDY® RELEASE 18 YEARS OLD LIMITED-EDITION FRENCH RED WINE CASK(9/9/2020)-ABERFELDY® RELEASE 18 YEARS OLD LIMITED-EDITION FRENCH RED WINE CASK John Dewar & Sons unveils its latest limited expression from The Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 18 Years Old, finished in French Wine Casks […]
Ardbeg releases Batch Two of Traigh Bhan(9/9/2020)-NEW ARDBEG 19 YEARS OLD JOINS RARE BATCH SERIES < Islay Distillery releases Batch Two of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan > This month, smoky malt whisky lovers will get the chance to add […]
Tamdhu announces latest addition to Batch Strength series(9/9/2020)-Tamdhu announces latest addition to Batch Strength series Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the latest addition to its multi-award winning, annual ‘Batch Strength’ series. Batch Strength No. 005 is […]
Pere Magloire VSOP Pays d’Auge Calvados (40%. OB, 2019)(9/4/2020)-Pere Magloire VSOP Pays d'Auge Calvados Calvados Review: Enjoyable, packed full of fruit and oak as you would expect, a touch of leathery tannins add spice and dryness. 83/100
Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut launched in the UK(9/2/2020)-Powers Gold Label launched in the UK Powers Whiskey arrives in the UK from 31st August, much anticipated by the modern whiskey drinker yet steeped in centuries of history. Back in 1791, Powers’ […]
Diageo announces the 2020 Special Releases Whisky Collection(9/2/2020)-DIAGEO ANNOUNCES THE 2020 SPECIAL RELEASES WHISKY COLLECTION Eight vibrant expressions carefully chosen to bring a taste of Scotland to every enthusiast’s home Diageo is delighted to unveil the 2020 Special Releases […]
Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Editions, Colheita.(9/1/2020)-Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Editions, Colheita. A diversion from their sherry-led house style, The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita is the first in a series of special-edition single malt whiskies from The Lakes Distillery which […]
Whisky Blog Rankings September 2020(9/1/2020)-Whisky Blog Rankings September 2020 Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t have your blog details listed. http://www.bozzy.org/ […]
Douglas Laing Unveils Two New Additions to their Regional Malt Range(8/27/2020)-Douglas Laing Unveils Two New Additions to their Regional Malt Range Douglas Laing & Co, the leading independent Scotch Whisky company, today announces the launch of Big Peat 12 Years Old and […]
THE GLENDRONACH SET TO RELEASE SECOND EXPRESSION FIT FOR A KINGSMAN(8/27/2020)-THE GLENDRONACH SET TO RELEASE SECOND EXPRESSION FIT FOR A KINGSMAN The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the exclusive release of The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage, the second expression created […]
Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold (50.4%, Murray McDavid, Cask #3, 298 Bottles, 2015)(8/11/2020)-Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold whisky review: Fruity, red wine tannins, earthy smoke and perhaps just a little over-spiced on the finish, I think it is fair to say I massively enjoyed this Bowmore though I am quite partial to red wine finishes done well. 87/100
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition (53%, OB, 5175 Bottles, 2018)(8/11/2020)-Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here making this very drinkable and enjoyable. 85/100
Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask #213 (60.1%, OB, 2020)(8/11/2020)-Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask #213 Whisky review: Definitely my favourite of the trio. Richer and deeper in flavours though the same tannic spice is here it is a little more balanced against the wine cask here and the malty spirit nature is hardly noticable holding it all together. 86/100
Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Chenin Blanc Cask #341 (60.3%, OB, 2020)(8/11/2020)-Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Chenin Blanc Cask #341 Whisky Review: Another full bodied and intense expression. Again quite tannic and spicy, with water this moves into fruit & chalk but still that must/old rubber persists throughout. 84/100
Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old (46.3%, TCoIWC, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old Whisky Review: Beautiful, full of chalky tropical fruits and such perfume I'll eat my hat if this isn't an old Bowmore. 91/100
Grace Île 25 Years Old (48%, TCoIWC, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Grace Île 25 Years Old Whisky Review: A superb and elemntal Islay dram with cured meat, peat ash, brine and plenty of malted barley - drinks like an old Caol Ila. 92/100
Green Isle (40%, TCoIWC, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Green Isle Whisky Review: A great blend predominated by a distinct coastal Islay character, plenty of fruity apples and also lots of vanilla and oak influence here too. 84/100
Tomintoul 15 Years Old 2005 Amontillado Finish (55.8%, LOTG, Cask #19A, 251 Bottles, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Tomintoul 15 Years Old 2005 Amontillado Finish Whisky Review: A much more delicate dram than the Dailuaine, more typically speyside and slightly more typically sherried here also. Leather and sun-dried fruits combine with plenty of orange zest and hazelnut. 88/100
Dailuaine 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish (56.7%, LOTG, HH #300741, 270 Bottles, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Dailuaine 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish Whisky Review: Thick and dark dram, full of coffee cake, tiramisu and black forest gateaux. That heavy and touch sulphury Dailuaine character here adds meat to the fibrous nutty and ground coffee nature. Again a perfect balance is struck between weighty PX influence and spirit nature. 86/100
Tullibardine 14 Years Old 2006 Rum Finish (55.7%, LOTG, Rum Barrel #36, 218 Bottles, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Tullibardine 14 Years Old 2006 Rum Finish Whisky Review: A real sweet-tooth's delight, the 7 years in ex-Rum has dolloped dessert all over this whisky. A little like ice-cream with a dram poured over it the whisky starts to seep out of this later displaying a great balance between initial and later cask maturations. 89/100
Caperdonich 22 Years Old 1997 (60.5%, LOTG Bourbon Barrel #19130, 171 Bottles, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Caperdonich 22 Years Old Whisky Review: A real cake of a dram, there is some tropical fruit notes and plenty of tannic oaky spice which reveals its age. Coupled with that odd acidity and over tannic oak I can't help but be reminded of mango balsamic vinegar. 91/100
Isle of Jura 28 Years Old 1992 (41.2%, LOTG, Bourbon Barrel #1857, 183 bottles, 2020)(8/3/2020)-Isle of Jura 28 Years Old 1992 whisky review: Initially quite a quiet and unassuming dram but not closed. Distillate driven, though there are some good additions here from the cask that has mellowed this spirit over the 28 years. The end result is dangerously drinkable.
Annandale Man O’ Words 2015 Bourbon Cask 528 (59.5%, OB, 265 Bottles, 2018)(7/29/2020)-Annandale Man O' Words 2015 Bourbon Cask 528 Whisky Review: Really quite fresh compared to the new make spirit, predominantly fruit driven here with lemons and apples and also lots of vanillin and woody oak spices from the bourbon cask. Traces of barley malt persist in the finish. 84/100
Rascally Liquor New Make Malt Spirit (63.5%, OB, 2019)(7/29/2020)-Rascally Liquor New Make Malt Spirit review: To me a very 'traditional' new make spirit really full of cereal barley flavours, no hint of yeast/fruit or common distillation off notes (lactic/metallic/chemical) - really superb base.
Award-winning Tamdhu airport exclusive now available to buy online(7/28/2020)-Award-winning Tamdhu airport exclusive now available to buy online Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced that its award-winning Edinburgh Airport European Sherry Oak Single Cask Whisky will be available to buy […]
Knockando 18 Years Old 1998 (43%, OB, 2016)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 18 Years Old 1998 Whisky Review: Much fresher and zestier then the 1994 expression, much more barley influence is discernible here and a much better balance is struck because of it. Plenty of chocolate and orange notes combine well and are prevented from becoming too heavy/cloying by a grapefruit zest freshness. 86/100
Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 (43%, OB, 2012)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 Whisky Review: Quite deep and dark with plenty of woody and malty notes and distinct sherry influence with dried fruits such as raisins, plenty of caramel and toffee also, very nice. 85/100
Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 (43%, OB, 2014)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 Whisky Review: Much more sherried than the 1997 vintage, in texture, colour and flavour. A completely different beast, still with plenty of nutty and floral notes but superior overall. 85/100
Knockando 15 Years Old 1997 (43%, OB, 2012)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 15 Years Old 1997 Whisky Review: Malty and floral, spicy and nutty, coffee, etc, this has it all but is perhaps a little too spiced for me. 82/100
Knockando 12 Years Old 2004 (43%, OB, 2016)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 12 Years Old 2004 Whisky Review: Wow, quite different from the 2003 vintage, juicier and more sherried and much less drying/oaky and spiced. 82/100
Knockando 12 Years Old 2003 (43%, OB, 2015)(7/28/2020)-Knockando 12 Years Old 2003 Whisky Review: A fruity and creamy expression with more than a touch of minerality, more like antacids than Edinburgh rock, reasonably pleasing creamy texture but a bit meh flavour wise. 74/100
Eden Mill 2019 Release (46.5%, OB, 4000 bottles, 2019)(7/28/2020)-Eden Mill 2019 Release Whisky Review: Quite unusual and I'm left wondering if this is the effect of the usage of Crystal and Chocolate malted barley for some part of the distillations in this mixture. Very chocolatey with plenty of cocoa powder, raisin, black cherry fruit flavours and very creamy toffee texture. 83/100
Tomatin 11 Years Old Batch 4 (51%, TBWC, 2019)(7/25/2020)-Tomatin 11 Years Old Batch 4 Whisky Review: A rather soft, sugary and fruity expression, for me a great example of the delicacy of Tomatin's superb spirit nature. 84/100
Adrien Camut 6 Ans d’Age Calvados Pays d’Auge (41%, OB, 2019)(7/21/2020)-Adrien Camut 6 Ans d'Age Calvados Pays d'Auge Calvados Review: Another deep and rich expression, plenty of oak wood but with an effervescent/mentholic nature, probably tannic/cask derived? balanced by plenty of rich fruits. 86/100
Michel Huard Vieux Calvados (40%, OB, 2019)(7/21/2020)-Michel Huard Vieux Calvados Calvados Review: A superb floral and almost smokey expression, smoked and toasted almonds abound within a rather complex expression. 85/100
Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados Pays d’Auge (40%, OB, 2019)(7/21/2020)-Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados Pays d'Auge Calvados Review: A much more classical introductory Calvados here with a fine balance between fruity apple spirit and tannic oak cask influences, grows on the palate. 83/100
Avallen Calvados (40%, OB, 2019)(7/21/2020)-Avallen Calvados Calvados Review: A very light and accessible Calvados from Avallen, refreshing and fruity, ideal! 82/100
Roger Groult Reserve Calvados Pays d’Auge (40%, OB, 2014)(7/21/2020)-Roger Groult Reserve Calvados Review: A lovely base expression from Calvados Groult an unusual dried feeling to the fruit/apple in flavour and also texture too. 83/100
Pere Francois VS Calvados (40%, OB, 2016)(7/21/2020)-Pere Francois VS Calvados Calvados Review: Young and straightforward, good base flavours and sweet enough to be pleasant with a touch of wood & spice. 70/100
Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados (40%, OB, 2016)(7/21/2020)-Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados Calvados Review: A lovely mixture of soft, baked apples with peppery oak wood spice with some fruity and sour notes too. 84/100
Vintage release champions Glenmorangie’s experimental ways(7/19/2020)-Vintage release champions Glenmorangie’s experimental ways – Intensely creamy limited edition is oldest whisky aged in Distillery’s bespoke casks – Glenmorangie’s whisky makers go to extraordinary lengths on their quest for delicious […]
Nc’nean distillery launches 60 limited edition casks for sale(7/19/2020)-INDEPENDENT ORGANIC WHISKY DISTILLERY LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION CASKS FOR 2020 Scotland’s leading 100% organic whisky distillery Nc’nean launches 60 limited edition casks to the public – an exciting opportunity to own one […]
Fettercairn adds 22 years old to portfolio(7/19/2020)-FETTERCAIRN ADDS 22 YEARS OLD TO PORTFOLIO The new addition celebrates the distillery’s distinctive tropical flavour profile and sees core range expand to six expressions Fettercairn Distillery has announced a further permanent […]
Summer Fling for Islay Single Malt Inspired by Queen of Winter(7/19/2020)-Pandemic-delayed release of 19 year old single cask whisky distilled at Laphroaig gives frost-bringer Cailleach Beira of Scottish Folklore a chance to walk in the sun. Scottish whisky broker and independent bottler […]
‘Dial a Dram’ for Glen Moray’s new 2020 Distillery Edition(7/15/2020)-Glen Moray has today (15th July) unveiled three new limited edition ‘wine-finish’ expressions for its annual Distillery Edition release – which this year will be available to buy through a ‘Distillery dial-in’ […]
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3 (54%, OB, 9700 Bottles, 2020)(7/12/2020)-The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3 Whisky Review: A definite move in the right direction in this series, delivered at a more approachable ABV. This has a super nose but sadly it is not totally backed up on the palate. Perhaps an indication of the Lakes young spirit, given time (maturation) perhaps this inbalance will be redressed? 85/100
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old (46%, The Character of Islay Whisky Co, 2019)(7/10/2020)-Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old whisky review: A fairly complex construction leave classic Islay peat and maritime influence and me guessing at distillery character, I guess the point here is to focus on some of the great characteristics of Islay whisky that can make a powerful yet extremely drinkable dram and present them with age-statement and at wallet-friendly prices, well done TCoIWC. 85/100
Longrow 15 Years Old 2001 (51.9%, OB, Cage, 1st Fill Sherry Butt, 1 Bottle, 2017)(7/10/2020)-Longrow 15 Years Old 2001 Whisky Review: A touch oily and closed and quite creamy in texture. Straight forward sherry and peat but with further sampling what at first seems simple is really quite accomplished, a single cask that is on par with a married standard expression. 89/100
Longrow Red 11 Years Old Cabernet Franc (55.9%, OB, 9000 Bottles, 2018)(7/10/2020)-Longrow Red 11 Years Old Cabernet Franc Whisky Review: Sadly not heavily red wine influenced, a competent expression whose fruitiness struggles to compete with the peaty and spicy nature, much preferred the Gaja Barolo. 84/100
Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo Finish (55.8%, OB, 12120 Bottles, 2008)(7/8/2020)-Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo whisky review: A superb expression, perhaps a touch spirity/alcoholic which belies its youth but a complete absence of spice means this mixture of smoke and red fruits is an absolute winner for me. 89/100
Glenburgie 21 Years Old Black Friday 2019 Edition (53.1%, The Whisky Exchange, 1800 Bottles, 2019)(7/3/2020)-Glenburgie 21 Years Old Black Friday 2019 Edition Whisky Review: OK, better at cask strength though tinny. Good tropicality showing age in fruit but feels like quite an underactive cask and a bit of an odd choice. With water becomes sharper, more limey and spicy with cinnamon. 85/100
Courvoisier® Introduces New Limited-Edition Cognac to its Esteemed Portfolio (9/29/2020) - Courvoisier® Introduces New Limited-Edition Cognac to its Esteemed Portfolio DE LUXE is available exclusively at Tesco now Courvoisier®, the UK’s number 1 cognac and the Most Awarded Cognac House*, has announced the […]
The Dalmore launches 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt (9/29/2020) - The Dalmore launches 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Single Malt The latest addition to The Dalmore Principal Collection The Dalmore is proud to present The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask […]
The Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select (43%, OB, 2020) (9/27/2020) - Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select Whisky Review: A classic Dalmore, from memory this does have some deeper nut/fruit/chocolate flavours in here than the standard Dalmore 12 Years Old - though it has been some time since I last tried the standard expression. I'd be interested to see at what price this retails at, though Dalmore fans will likely buy it regardless. 84/100
Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky (46.4%, OB, 2134 Bottles, 2020) (9/27/2020) - Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Whisky Review: Richly flavoured, a touch thin and slightly over-spiced on the palate though I couldn't really decide if this was oak tannins or too much grain whisky presence - perhaps an indication of all that cask maturation going on in here. 82/100
Jura Winter Edition (40%, OB, 2020) (9/27/2020) - Jura Winter Edition Whisky Review: A classic Jura expression, not sherried to death but the spirit is really brought to life by the addition of sherry-derived flavours complementing core Jura distillate. For me this is much more of an autmnal dram than a winter warmer due to the association with 'bonfire night' flavours. 87/100
A toast to the island: Tobermory Distillery releases special 23-Year-Old (9/24/2020) - A toast to the island: Tobermory Distillery releases special 23-Year-Old The Artisan Distillery is celebrating the ‘return of an old friend’ – as its popular 15-year-old returns eight years later to the […]
Jura whisky exclusive auctioned to fundraise for Scottish mental health charity (9/24/2020) - Jura whisky exclusive auctioned to fundraise for Scottish mental health charity The Jura Whisky Distillery is auctioning 470 bottles of an exceptionally rare 19 Year Old whisky which has been bottled to […]
The Macallan launches Edition No.6 – a whisky inspired by the legendary River Spey (9/24/2020) - INTRODUCING THE MACALLAN EDITION NO.6 – A WHISKY INSPIRED BY A LEGENDARY RIVER The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The […]
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish (59.8%, OB, Ruby Port Cask #3/10/4, 825 Bottles, 2012) (9/23/2020) - Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish Whisky Review: An impressive colour and palate to match. Quite woody and challenging initially, needs to breathe or a drop of water to relax it a little. An unforgettable single cask expression from Ben Nevis. 85/100
Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 (50.3%, TBWC) (9/23/2020) - Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Deliciously floral and fruity, I love Makmyra's quirky nature and this has it in droves despite the simple cask maturation. 86/100
Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 (50%, TBWC) (9/23/2020) - Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 Whisky Review: Syrupy and sweet, very drinkable but also very spiced on the palate. Contains an odd soapiness before the sherried fruits arrive. An odd little number indeed. 84/100
NC’NEAN LAUNCHES MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKY (9/17/2020) - NC’NEAN LAUNCHES MUCH ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE MALT WHISKY, SETTING A FUTURE STANDARD FOR SPIRITS Nc’nean’s Organic Single Malt is the first whisky released to the public by this new, independent distillery Through […]
BIG PEAT ANNOUNCES “HIS” 10th CHRISTMAS LIMITED EDITION AT CASK STRENGTH (9/17/2020) - BIG PEAT ANNOUNCES “HIS” 10th CHRISTMAS LIMITED EDITION AT CASK STRENGTH Whisky Distiller, Douglas Laing & Co, today launches the Big Peat Christmas 2020 bottling, a punchy Cask Strength Limited Edition release […]
Ballantine’s blends Scottish spirit with American attitude for the launch of Ballantine’s 7 Bourbon Finish (9/17/2020) - Ballantine’s blends Scottish spirit with American attitude for the launch of Ballantine’s 7 Bourbon Finish Leading Scotch whisky Ballantine’s has created the ultimate blend of cultures with the launch of Ballantine’s 7 […]
Malt Whisky Yearbook 2021 due out 1st October (9/17/2020) - Malt Whisky Yearbook 2021 will be published 1st October This is the 16th edition of a book that whisky enthusiasts look forward to every autumn. The main part of the book (200 […]
The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita (52%, OB, 5400 Bottles, 2020) (9/15/2020) - The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita Whisky Review: Very drinkable, a good intensity of aromas and flavours. This reminds me a lot of a good oaky and fruity red wine, perhaps the most easily approachable/drinkable expression so far from the Lakes Distillery. 84/100
Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition (40%, OB, CggD-6567, 2015) (9/15/2020) - Cragganmore 2003 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Feeling a little thin in texture at 40% ABV but otherwise lovely soft fruits and cereals and that gentle suggestion of smoke & spices. 83/100
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 (48.9%, TBWC, 931 Bottles, 2019) (9/10/2020) - Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: Odd, fruity and metallic, earthy, nothing in any one direction but clearly unbalanced, but I still quite like it. 85/100
Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend (40%, OB, 2020) (9/10/2020) - Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend Whisky Review: A little oily and buttery for my liking on the palate but carries a good sweetness and reasonable diversity of flavours. 80/100
Lambay Single Malt (40%, OB, 2020) (9/10/2020) - Lambay Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely dram, full of 'green' fruits, kiwi, banana and coconut, there are hints of tannic oak wood and woody sugars that along with some of these fruits may have developed from the Cognac cask finish? 83/100
Cardhu Special Cask Reserve (40%, OB, Cs/cR.13.15, 2015) (9/10/2020) - Cardhu Special Cask Reserve Whisky Review: Soft and gentle, accessible if a little uninspired, some vanilla oak influence but errs towards bitterness and awful thin feeling at 40%. 76/100
Glenkinchie 2000 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, G/287-7-D, 2014) (9/10/2020) - Glenkinchie 2000 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Strikes a nice balance between sweet and dry, some woody spices and a good texture help, not as boring as some Glenkinchie can be. 84/100
BENRIACH’S CREATIVE PAST INSPIRES FUTURE WITH DISTINCTIVE NEW PORTFOLIO OF SINGLE MALTS (9/10/2020) - BENRIACH’S CREATIVE PAST INSPIRES FUTURE WITH DISTINCTIVE NEW PORTFOLIO OF SINGLE MALTS Benriach Distillery, located in north Speyside, has revealed a distinctive flavour-forward portfolio of Single Malts and a new look inspired […]
INTRODUCING JAMESON CRESTED X EIGHT DEGREES BREWING (9/9/2020) - INTRODUCING JAMESON CRESTED X EIGHT DEGREES BREWING Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has joined forces with Eight Degrees Brewing for a unique edition of the beloved Jameson […]
GLENGOYNE RELAUNCH CELEBRATES UNHURRIED APPROACH TO WHISKY MAKING (9/9/2020) - GLENGOYNE RELAUNCH CELEBRATES UNHURRIED APPROACH TO WHISKY MAKING Glengoyne Distillery announces new identity and packaging across full range, including new bottlings – Legacy Series: Chapter Two and Cask Strength Batch No. 008 […]
RARE FETTERCAIRN 46 YEARS A CELEBRATION OF AGEING EXCELLENCE (9/9/2020) - RARE FETTERCAIRN 46 YEARS A CELEBRATION OF AGEING EXCELLENCE Award-winning, exceptionally rare aged expression from a defining year Fettercairn Distillery has unveiled a rare, exquisite addition to its range of Highland single […]
ABERFELDY® RELEASE 18 YEARS OLD LIMITED-EDITION FRENCH RED WINE CASK (9/9/2020) - ABERFELDY® RELEASE 18 YEARS OLD LIMITED-EDITION FRENCH RED WINE CASK John Dewar & Sons unveils its latest limited expression from The Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 18 Years Old, finished in French Wine Casks […]
Ardbeg releases Batch Two of Traigh Bhan (9/9/2020) - NEW ARDBEG 19 YEARS OLD JOINS RARE BATCH SERIES < Islay Distillery releases Batch Two of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan > This month, smoky malt whisky lovers will get the chance to add […]
Tamdhu announces latest addition to Batch Strength series (9/9/2020) - Tamdhu announces latest addition to Batch Strength series Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the latest addition to its multi-award winning, annual ‘Batch Strength’ series. Batch Strength No. 005 is […]
Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados (40%. OB, 2019) (9/4/2020) - Pere Magloire XO Pays d'Auge Calvados Calvados Review: Super mellow and smooth, hints of floral sandalwood, oak and apple. 85/100
Pere Magloire VSOP Pays d’Auge Calvados (40%. OB, 2019) (9/4/2020) - Pere Magloire VSOP Pays d'Auge Calvados Calvados Review: Enjoyable, packed full of fruit and oak as you would expect, a touch of leathery tannins add spice and dryness. 83/100
Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Rum Cask Finish (40%, Aldi, 2017) (9/3/2020) - Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Rum Cask Finish Whisky Review: 83/100
Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask (54.3%, Claxton’s, Refill HH #1851-700075, 304 Bottles, 2018) (9/3/2020) - Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask Whisky Review: Another superb expression, the complete antithesis of colour = flavour, much like many young Islay whiskies. A lovely mixture of fruit and smoke with more than an indication on the nose of exactly where it came from. 86/100
Powers Gold Label Distiller’s Cut launched in the UK (9/2/2020) - Powers Gold Label launched in the UK Powers Whiskey arrives in the UK from 31st August, much anticipated by the modern whiskey drinker yet steeped in centuries of history. Back in 1791, Powers’ […]
Diageo announces the 2020 Special Releases Whisky Collection (9/2/2020) - DIAGEO ANNOUNCES THE 2020 SPECIAL RELEASES WHISKY COLLECTION Eight vibrant expressions carefully chosen to bring a taste of Scotland to every enthusiast’s home Diageo is delighted to unveil the 2020 Special Releases […]
Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Editions, Colheita. (9/1/2020) - Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Editions, Colheita. A diversion from their sherry-led house style, The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita is the first in a series of special-edition single malt whiskies from The Lakes Distillery which […]
Whisky Blog Rankings September 2020 (9/1/2020) - Whisky Blog Rankings September 2020 Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t have your blog details listed. http://www.bozzy.org/ […]
Douglas Laing Unveils Two New Additions to their Regional Malt Range (8/27/2020) - Douglas Laing Unveils Two New Additions to their Regional Malt Range Douglas Laing & Co, the leading independent Scotch Whisky company, today announces the launch of Big Peat 12 Years Old and […]
Tobermory, Deanston and Bunnahabhain Distilleries unveil stunning new collection of limited-editions (8/27/2020) - Tobermory, Deanston and Bunnahabhain Distilleries unveil stunning new collection of limited-editions Eight exceptional new limited-edition expressions have been unveiled across Distell’s Single Malt Scotch Whisky portfolio – Tobermory, Deanston and Bunnahabhain distilleries […]
THE GLENDRONACH SET TO RELEASE SECOND EXPRESSION FIT FOR A KINGSMAN (8/27/2020) - THE GLENDRONACH SET TO RELEASE SECOND EXPRESSION FIT FOR A KINGSMAN The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the exclusive release of The GlenDronach Kingsman Edition 1989 Vintage, the second expression created […]
4 year old Inchfad bottled for the NHS with profits going to Healthcare charities (8/27/2020) - 4 year old Inchfad bottled for the NHS with profits going to Healthcare charities Independent Bottler The Single Cask have bottled a unique single cask whisky and is donating all profits to […]
Glenglassaugh 35 Years old 1978 Madeira Wood Finish (41.7%, OB, 1320 Bottles, 2014) (8/12/2020) - Glenglassaugh 35 Years old 1978 Madeira Wood Finish Whisky Review: Another super old expression from Glenglassaugh, not perfect and I suspect very rescued by the Madeira cask finish which has a huge impact here. 86/100
Craigellachie 18 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask (50%, Hunter Laing, Shery Butt #10589, 730 Bottles, 2014) (8/12/2020) - Craigellachie 18 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask Whisky Review: A well-sherried Craigellachie which still retains a little of that meaty sulphur and citrus peel spirit nature too, as a lover of heavily-sherried malts this one appealed to more than just my eye. 84/100
Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold (50.4%, Murray McDavid, Cask #3, 298 Bottles, 2015) (8/11/2020) - Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold whisky review: Fruity, red wine tannins, earthy smoke and perhaps just a little over-spiced on the finish, I think it is fair to say I massively enjoyed this Bowmore though I am quite partial to red wine finishes done well. 87/100
Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular (48.4%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #10957, 199 Bottles, 2015 (8/11/2020) - Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular Whisky Review: Spirit driven though there are hints of vanilla and spice from the cask noticeable in places, orchard fruits, honey and slightly coastal salt-caramel prevail, great. 85/100
Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 (54.2%, The Single Cask, Refill Sherry Cask #1201, 161 Bottles, 2019) (8/11/2020) - Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 The Single Cask Whisky Review ABV: 54.2% Age: 23 Years Old Bottling: The Single Cask Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Cost: £145 available from The Single […]
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition (53%, OB, 5175 Bottles, 2018) (8/11/2020) - Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here making this very drinkable and enjoyable. 85/100
Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask #213 (60.1%, OB, 2020) (8/11/2020) - Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask #213 Whisky review: Definitely my favourite of the trio. Richer and deeper in flavours though the same tannic spice is here it is a little more balanced against the wine cask here and the malty spirit nature is hardly noticable holding it all together. 86/100
Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old (46.3%, TCoIWC, 2020) (8/3/2020) - Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old Whisky Review: Beautiful, full of chalky tropical fruits and such perfume I'll eat my hat if this isn't an old Bowmore. 91/100
Grace Île 25 Years Old (48%, TCoIWC, 2020) (8/3/2020) - Grace Île 25 Years Old Whisky Review: A superb and elemntal Islay dram with cured meat, peat ash, brine and plenty of malted barley - drinks like an old Caol Ila. 92/100
Green Isle (40%, TCoIWC, 2020) (8/3/2020) - Green Isle Whisky Review: A great blend predominated by a distinct coastal Islay character, plenty of fruity apples and also lots of vanilla and oak influence here too. 84/100
Tomintoul 15 Years Old 2005 Amontillado Finish (55.8%, LOTG, Cask #19A, 251 Bottles, 2020) (8/3/2020) - Tomintoul 15 Years Old 2005 Amontillado Finish Whisky Review: A much more delicate dram than the Dailuaine, more typically speyside and slightly more typically sherried here also. Leather and sun-dried fruits combine with plenty of orange zest and hazelnut. 88/100
Annandale Man O’ Words 2015 Bourbon Cask 528 (59.5%, OB, 265 Bottles, 2018) (7/29/2020) - Annandale Man O' Words 2015 Bourbon Cask 528 Whisky Review: Really quite fresh compared to the new make spirit, predominantly fruit driven here with lemons and apples and also lots of vanillin and woody oak spices from the bourbon cask. Traces of barley malt persist in the finish. 84/100
Rascally Liquor New Make Malt Spirit (63.5%, OB, 2019) (7/29/2020) - Rascally Liquor New Make Malt Spirit review: To me a very 'traditional' new make spirit really full of cereal barley flavours, no hint of yeast/fruit or common distillation off notes (lactic/metallic/chemical) - really superb base.
Jura Whisky launches smooth and vibrant Sherry Cask 12 Years Old exclusive to Asian market (7/28/2020) - Jura Whisky launches smooth and vibrant Sherry Cask 12 Years Old exclusive to Asian market Jura Whisky has released a new sherry finished 12 Years Old single malt Asia exclusive launching in […]
Award-winning Tamdhu airport exclusive now available to buy online (7/28/2020) - Award-winning Tamdhu airport exclusive now available to buy online Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced that its award-winning Edinburgh Airport European Sherry Oak Single Cask Whisky will be available to buy […]
Knockando 18 Years Old 1998 (43%, OB, 2016) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 18 Years Old 1998 Whisky Review: Much fresher and zestier then the 1994 expression, much more barley influence is discernible here and a much better balance is struck because of it. Plenty of chocolate and orange notes combine well and are prevented from becoming too heavy/cloying by a grapefruit zest freshness. 86/100
Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 (43%, OB, 2012) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 Whisky Review: Quite deep and dark with plenty of woody and malty notes and distinct sherry influence with dried fruits such as raisins, plenty of caramel and toffee also, very nice. 85/100
Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 (43%, OB, 2014) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 Whisky Review: Much more sherried than the 1997 vintage, in texture, colour and flavour. A completely different beast, still with plenty of nutty and floral notes but superior overall. 85/100
Knockando 15 Years Old 1997 (43%, OB, 2012) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 15 Years Old 1997 Whisky Review: Malty and floral, spicy and nutty, coffee, etc, this has it all but is perhaps a little too spiced for me. 82/100
Knockando 12 Years Old 2004 (43%, OB, 2016) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 12 Years Old 2004 Whisky Review: Wow, quite different from the 2003 vintage, juicier and more sherried and much less drying/oaky and spiced. 82/100
Knockando 12 Years Old 2003 (43%, OB, 2015) (7/28/2020) - Knockando 12 Years Old 2003 Whisky Review: A fruity and creamy expression with more than a touch of minerality, more like antacids than Edinburgh rock, reasonably pleasing creamy texture but a bit meh flavour wise. 74/100
Eden Mill 2019 Release (46.5%, OB, 4000 bottles, 2019) (7/28/2020) - Eden Mill 2019 Release Whisky Review: Quite unusual and I'm left wondering if this is the effect of the usage of Crystal and Chocolate malted barley for some part of the distillations in this mixture. Very chocolatey with plenty of cocoa powder, raisin, black cherry fruit flavours and very creamy toffee texture. 83/100
Tomatin 11 Years Old Batch 4 (51%, TBWC, 2019) (7/25/2020) - Tomatin 11 Years Old Batch 4 Whisky Review: A rather soft, sugary and fruity expression, for me a great example of the delicacy of Tomatin's superb spirit nature. 84/100
Adrien Camut 6 Ans d’Age Calvados Pays d’Auge (41%, OB, 2019) (7/21/2020) - Adrien Camut 6 Ans d'Age Calvados Pays d'Auge Calvados Review: Another deep and rich expression, plenty of oak wood but with an effervescent/mentholic nature, probably tannic/cask derived? balanced by plenty of rich fruits. 86/100
Michel Huard Vieux Calvados (40%, OB, 2019) (7/21/2020) - Michel Huard Vieux Calvados Calvados Review: A superb floral and almost smokey expression, smoked and toasted almonds abound within a rather complex expression. 85/100
Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados Pays d’Auge (40%, OB, 2019) (7/21/2020) - Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados Pays d'Auge Calvados Review: A much more classical introductory Calvados here with a fine balance between fruity apple spirit and tannic oak cask influences, grows on the palate. 83/100
Avallen Calvados (40%, OB, 2019) (7/21/2020) - Avallen Calvados Calvados Review: A very light and accessible Calvados from Avallen, refreshing and fruity, ideal! 82/100
Roger Groult Reserve Calvados Pays d’Auge (40%, OB, 2014) (7/21/2020) - Roger Groult Reserve Calvados Review: A lovely base expression from Calvados Groult an unusual dried feeling to the fruit/apple in flavour and also texture too. 83/100
Pere Francois VS Calvados (40%, OB, 2016) (7/21/2020) - Pere Francois VS Calvados Calvados Review: Young and straightforward, good base flavours and sweet enough to be pleasant with a touch of wood & spice. 70/100
Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados (40%, OB, 2016) (7/21/2020) - Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados Calvados Review: A lovely mixture of soft, baked apples with peppery oak wood spice with some fruity and sour notes too. 84/100
Comte Louis de Lauriston Hors d’Age Calvados Domfrontais (42%, OB, 2019) (7/19/2020) - Comte Louis de Lauriston Hors d'Age Calvados Domfrontais Calvados Review: A lighter and finer expression on the palate also a touch spicier and with distinct chocolate notes. 86/100
Tamdhu 8 Years Old 2006 Provenance (46%, Douglas Laing, Cask #10570, 2014) (7/19/2020) - Tamdhu 8 Years Old 2006 Provenance Whisky Review: A little light, possibly due to maturation in a refill cask? Very milk and vanilla rich. 80/100
Vintage release champions Glenmorangie’s experimental ways (7/19/2020) - Vintage release champions Glenmorangie’s experimental ways – Intensely creamy limited edition is oldest whisky aged in Distillery’s bespoke casks – Glenmorangie’s whisky makers go to extraordinary lengths on their quest for delicious […]
Nc’nean distillery launches 60 limited edition casks for sale (7/19/2020) - INDEPENDENT ORGANIC WHISKY DISTILLERY LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION CASKS FOR 2020 Scotland’s leading 100% organic whisky distillery Nc’nean launches 60 limited edition casks to the public – an exciting opportunity to own one […]
Fettercairn adds 22 years old to portfolio (7/19/2020) - FETTERCAIRN ADDS 22 YEARS OLD TO PORTFOLIO The new addition celebrates the distillery’s distinctive tropical flavour profile and sees core range expand to six expressions Fettercairn Distillery has announced a further permanent […]
Summer Fling for Islay Single Malt Inspired by Queen of Winter (7/19/2020) - Pandemic-delayed release of 19 year old single cask whisky distilled at Laphroaig gives frost-bringer Cailleach Beira of Scottish Folklore a chance to walk in the sun. Scottish whisky broker and independent bottler […]
Limestone Branch Distillery Launches 2020 Edition of Yellowstone® Limited Edition (7/19/2020) - The 2020 edition of Yellowstone® Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon will be on shelves in September, just in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month. This year’s edition features a seven-year-old straight bourbon […]
Dailuaine 29 Years Old 1983 Old Spiced Balm (46%, Wemyss Malts, Bourbon HH #4439, 311 Bottles, 2013) (7/12/2020) - Dailuaine 29 Years Old 1983 Old Spiced Balm Whisky Review: A superb old Dailuaine, quite light and bourbon matured unlike the sherry heavy OB, waxy rather than meaty. 88/100
Glenrothes 21 Years Old 1993 Kumquat Cluster (46%, Wemyss Malts, Sherry Butt #3343, 730 Bottles, 2014) (7/12/2020) - Glenrothes 21 Years Old 1993 Kumquat Cluster Whisky Review: A superb tropical fruit and cream dessert of a whisky, reminding me of some fantastic home-made cheesecakes. 91/100
Strathisla 18 Years Old 1997 (45%, Samaroli, Virgin Oak Cask #47821, 294 Bottles, 2015) (7/12/2020) - Strathisla 18 Years Old 1997 Samaroli Whisky Review: Super fruity, delicate and floral, I would never have guessed a virgin oak cask. 89/100
Tormore 23 Years Old 1995 (50.8%, The Single Cask, Sherry HH #20095A, 102 Bottles, 2019) (7/12/2020) - Tormore 23 Years Old 1995 Whisky Review: A fantastic combination of juicy tropical fruits, drying tannic leather and soft, gentle, ginger cake spice, superb. 88/100
Heaven Hill 10 Years Old 2009 (62.5%, The Single Cask, Virgin Barrel #152724, 130 Bottles, 2019) (7/12/2020) - Heaven Hill 10 Years Old 2009 Whisky Review: Closed and a little difficult at cask strength, a little water softens and opens up this one. Plenty of caramel and a hint of fruit but overall this is very palate-neutral. 76/100
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3 (54%, OB, 9700 Bottles, 2020) (7/12/2020) - The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3 Whisky Review: A definite move in the right direction in this series, delivered at a more approachable ABV. This has a super nose but sadly it is not totally backed up on the palate. Perhaps an indication of the Lakes young spirit, given time (maturation) perhaps this inbalance will be redressed? 85/100
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old (46%, The Character of Islay Whisky Co, 2019) (7/10/2020) - Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old whisky review: A fairly complex construction leave classic Islay peat and maritime influence and me guessing at distillery character, I guess the point here is to focus on some of the great characteristics of Islay whisky that can make a powerful yet extremely drinkable dram and present them with age-statement and at wallet-friendly prices, well done TCoIWC. 85/100
Longrow 15 Years Old 2001 (51.9%, OB, Cage, 1st Fill Sherry Butt, 1 Bottle, 2017) (7/10/2020) - Longrow 15 Years Old 2001 Whisky Review: A touch oily and closed and quite creamy in texture. Straight forward sherry and peat but with further sampling what at first seems simple is really quite accomplished, a single cask that is on par with a married standard expression. 89/100
Longrow 12 Years Old 2002 Sherry Cask (53.1%, Cadenhead, 288 Bottles, 2015) (7/10/2020) - Longrow 12 Years Old 2002 Sherry Cask Whisky Review: A hint of rubber at first but this quickly dissipates leaving a sweet and oily combination of sherry and peat smoke which is really quite lovely. 88/100
Longrow Red 11 Years Old Cabernet Franc (55.9%, OB, 9000 Bottles, 2018) (7/10/2020) - Longrow Red 11 Years Old Cabernet Franc Whisky Review: Sadly not heavily red wine influenced, a competent expression whose fruitiness struggles to compete with the peaty and spicy nature, much preferred the Gaja Barolo. 84/100
Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo Finish (55.8%, OB, 12120 Bottles, 2008) (7/8/2020) - Longrow 7 Years Old 2000 Gaja Barolo whisky review: A superb expression, perhaps a touch spirity/alcoholic which belies its youth but a complete absence of spice means this mixture of smoke and red fruits is an absolute winner for me. 89/100
Foursquare Hereditas 14 Years Old (56%, The Whisky Exchange, 2520 Bottles, 2019) (7/3/2020) - Foursquare Hereditas 14 Years Old Rum Review: A sweet easy drinking rum that takes water well. 85/100
Glenburgie 21 Years Old Black Friday 2019 Edition (53.1%, The Whisky Exchange, 1800 Bottles, 2019) (7/3/2020) - Glenburgie 21 Years Old Black Friday 2019 Edition Whisky Review: OK, better at cask strength though tinny. Good tropicality showing age in fruit but feels like quite an underactive cask and a bit of an odd choice. With water becomes sharper, more limey and spicy with cinnamon. 85/100
Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Old Malt Cask (50%, Hunter Laing, HH #11565, 257 Bottles, 2015) (7/3/2020) - Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Old Malt Cask Whisky Review: Still fairly basic with much spirit lead flavour akin to the 10 year old, some deeper flavours in here thanks to longer maturation but I'm still not loving this one. 82/100
Linkwood 10 Years Old Batch 7 (48.2%, TBWC, 1634 Bottles, 2019 ) (7/3/2020) - Linkwood 10 Years Old Batch 7 Whisky Review: Very lemony with an odd salinity and minerality. Under-active casks? Sour spicy and spirity, not for me. 77/100
