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
Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish (40%, Aldi, 2017)(12/6/2019)-Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish whisky review: Oh dear, I was hoping for an improvement here as I love sherry influence, however that cask finishing really hasn't removed the funk from this whiskies initial maturation (most probably) here mint is joined with some really herbal and vegetal notes that I really didn't enjoy too much. 72/100
Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Bourbon Cask Finish (40%, Aldi, 2017)(12/6/2019)-Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Bourbon Cask Finish whisky review: Many positives, lots of chocolate and waxy but with an odd soapy and spicy nature on the palate that just didn't fit right for me. 74/100
Blair Athol 21 Years Old Batch 5 (51.5%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Blair Athol 21 Years Old Batch 5 Whisky Review: Everything gently whispers refill sherry cask from this Blair Athol expression, mostly full of luscious subtleties though a little spice can become dry and overpowering if you let it. 87/100
#WhyteChristmas Twitter Tasting(12/5/2019)-#WhyteChristmas Twitter Tasting Organised by Whyte & Mackay and hosted by Steve Rush @thewhiskywire A celebratory tasting spread across Whyte & Mackay’s brands of Blended Scotch Whisky and some of the individual […]
Whyte & Mackay 50 Years Old 175th Anniversary (44.6%, OB, 1,500 Bottles, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Whyte & Mackay 50 Years Old 175th Anniversary whisky review: Incredibly juicy and sweet for a whisky of this age, there is plenty of wood as you'd expect but delivered perfectly. I could have spent hours alone just nosing this one even though the palate was just as supreme. 96/100
Tamnavulin 18 Years Old 2000 Vintage (45%, OB, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Tamnavulin 18 Years Old 2000 Vintage whisky review: A good mix of gentle and sweet Speyside character with heavy sherry maturation, in a similar vein to Aberlour or Macallan outputs. This is a great expression from a relatively sparse offering of official bottlings from Tamnavulin. 85/100
Jura 13 Years Old 2006 Two-One-Two (47.5%, OB, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Jura Two-One-Two whisky review: Delicious! A great classic Jura expression full of coastal salinity and sweetness and that wonderfully complex toffee/latte coffee mixture and even a complimentary hint of mint present in this. 86/100
Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition (40%, OB, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition whisky review: I preferred the standard 12 year old, the nose has some extra fruit and florality but the PX flavours don't really shine through here just add a little extra to an already sweet and fruity malt. 73/100
Whyte & Mackay Light (21.5%, OB, 2019)(12/5/2019)-Whyte & Mackay Light spirit drink review: Great nose, a little watered down thereafter and that complexity really doesn't come through on the palate which is a real shame as this smells amazing!
Whisky Blog Rankings December 2019(12/4/2019)-Whisky Blog Rankings December 2019 December 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7 (49.1%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 278 Bottles, 2019)(12/2/2019)-Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: Does exactly what it says on the tin! Very drinkable aged grain with plenty of old oak wood, spirit, cereal and vanilla/white chocolate sweetness all of which confirm my assumption this was matured in an ex-bourbon cask. 87/100
Speyside No. 3 8 Years Old Batch 1 (50.7%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, ? Bottles, 2019)(11/29/2019)-Speyside No. 3 8 Years Old Batch 1 whisky review: Much discussion about the origins of this one took place with the overwhelming opinion being that this probably hailed from Glenrothes distillery. As TBWC have previously bottled & named Glenrothes I guessed Strathisla, I'll guess we may never know which distillery this really comes from but still another great wee expression from them all the same. 83/100
Teaninich 11 Years Old Batch 2 (47.9%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 0 Bottles, 2019)(11/29/2019)-Teaninich 11 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Very spirit driven, just the lightest hints of 3rd refill cask going on here after 11 years. Still great, the time has tamed the distillate and removed any metallic copper character but kept the barley and fruit. A raw Teaninich appreciable for its naked spirit quality.
The GlenDronach launches Traditionally Peated expression(11/29/2019)-THE GLENDRONACH INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONALLY PEATED The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated; a rare peated expression of the Highland Single Malt, which is most […]
Jameson launch new look for Caskmate series(11/28/2019)-Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled a packaging revamp for its Jameson Caskmates Series. The new look includes key updates on both expressions in […]
Glengoyne release Teapot Dram Batch No. 007(11/28/2019)-GLENGOYNE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY UNVEILS TEAPOT DRAM BATCH NO. 007 LIMITED-EDITION WHISKY BACK BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky today (Wednesday 27th November) unveiled the latest batch of its coveted […]
Royal Salute launches 21 Year Old Snow Polo Blended Grain Whisky(11/26/2019)-ROYAL SALUTE RELEASES FIRST EVER BLENDED GRAIN SCOTCH Limited 21 Year Old Snow Polo Edition is the first of its kind for Royal Salute [NOVEMBER 2019] ‘The King of Whisky’ Royal Salute […]
Master of Malt Black Friday tasting set deals(11/26/2019)-Master of Malt Black Friday tasting set deals If like me you like to sample around the world of barrel-aged spirits then these Black Friday tasting set deals represent great value and […]
Nectar Grove Batch Strength Batch No. 001 (54%, Wemyss Malts, 8100 Bottles, 2019)(11/26/2019)-Nectar Grove Batch Strength Batch No. 001 whisky review: A rich and syrupy sweet expression, unfortunately I haven't tried the standard version to compare or make comment on the increased ABV presentation here in the batch strength. Very drinkable without water and reminiscent of other Madeira cask finished whiskies with lots of stone fruit influence. 82/100
Flaming Feast (46%, Wemyss Malts, 6000 Bottles, 2018)(11/26/2019)-Flaming Feast blended malt whisky review: A great smoked and maritime blend, complex and shifting much like the smoke rising from a beach bonfire. 85/100
Blooming Gorse (46%, Wemyss Malts, 6000 Bottles, 2018)(11/26/2019)-Blooming Gorse blended malt whisky review: A creamy and sweet blended malt with plenty of coconut influence as the name suggests. This borders on becoming soapy on occasion due to the florality but has a touch of citrus zest and plenty of sweet vanilla to keep it enjoyable. 83/100
Method and Madness Acacia Wood (46%, OB, 2500 Bottles, 2019)(11/25/2019)-Method and Madness Acacia Wood whisky review: Sweet and nutty, less spicy than the cherry wood edition, but still quite thin bodied, definitely my preferred one of the two - I'd love to see and try more acacia wood matured whisky/whiskey. 82/100
Linkwood 10 Years Old A Fine Christmas Malt 2019 (54.2%, The Whisky Exchange, 2696 Bottles, 2019)(11/21/2019)-A Fine Christmas Malt 2019 whisky review: Hard to fault Billy's tasting notes which describe this one perfectly. This whisky is full of fairground or sweetie shop or possibly even Christmas market flavours such as classic donuts, nut brittle and barley sugars. I was hoping perhaps for a wee bit more sherry influence to tip it into Christmas cake or pudding territory but this is a fine quaffable malt all the same. 84/100
Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish (47%, OB, 2019)(11/21/2019)-Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish Whisky Review: I haven't been a huge fan of Auchentoshan for a while, or rather I haven't had an OB expression that I could really say I liked or enjoyed from their older range. Admittedly I haven't tried an awful lot of their new standard range. This one however is very different from their older expressions at least. Hugely drinkable and smooth but not light in character by any means. The Sauvignon Blanc cask influence is very complementary to Auchentoshan's spirit character here and really adds much more sweetness, fruit and florality. Perfectly drinkable at room temperature, however that sweetness would probably last if this one was chilled slightly also. 83/100
Fettercairn Distillery Visit(11/20/2019)-Fettercairn Distillery Visit A little about Fettercairn: Fettercairn Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Ramsay, owner of the Fasque estate, who converted a corn mill at Nethermill into a distillery. After […]
Tobermory 21 Years Old 1996 Old Particular (51.5%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #11768, 290 Bottles, 2017)(11/20/2019)-Tobermory 21 Years Old 1996 Old Particular whisky review: Very drinkable old drying, woody, salty and smokey, musty then tropical. Has plenty of that Tobermory oddness like metallic old radiators, which it teeters on the edge of. The end results gives it a lively kick which resembles freshness for a musty 21 year old. 85/100
Bottle your own 40 year old whisky at Aberfeldy Distillery(11/18/2019)-ABERFELDY has today announced the release of its most distinguished Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 40 Years Old – available only from the distillery itself as a hand-bottled exclusive. For more than 120 years […]
Bruichladdich 8 Years Old 2009 The Organic (50%, OB, 2018)(11/18/2019)-Bruichladdich The Organic 2009 whisky review: Crisp and fresh, plenty of barley with a strong and sweet vanilla influence. A great display of the cereal flavour with a sweetening influence from the ex-bourbon and Tennessee whisky casks just adding a final polish to the distillate. 83/100
Tormore 23 Years Old 1995 Connoisseurs Choice (60.1%, Gordon & MacPhail, Sherry Butt #5383, 615 Bottles, 2018)(11/15/2019)-Tormore 1995 Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength whisky review: Very enjoyable, mostly appealing to my sweet-tooth and love of chocolate. Some cask char influences and a hint of mint in places had me guessing perhaps refill before I fully appreciated the age of this whisky! Plenty of power in here grows from a shy nose to a hugely sherry influenced finish and had me wishing this influence was spread a little more across the whole experience? Very drinkable at cask strength. 87/100
Clynelish launches 2019 distillery exclusive bottling(11/15/2019)-Clynelish launches 2019 distillery exclusive bottling Diageo has announced the release of a limited-edition Clynelish Single Malt Whisky, available to purchase exclusively at the coastal distillery. This unique release will retail at […]
The Glenrothes releases first ever 40 Year Old Single Malt(11/15/2019)-The Glenrothes releases first ever 40 Year Old Single Malt An unrepeatable treasure of the past Every single malt from The Glenrothes captures a moment in time, inspired in the past but […]
Balcones 3 Years Old Batch #2 (51.2%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 212 Bottles, 2019)(11/14/2019)-Balcones 3 Years Old Batch #2 Whisky Review: Hugely sweet, I was really surprised this was a single malt and not a bourbon from Balcones. A fantastic quality as always from Balcones, I fear tasting this reasonably blind that the Tequila cask influence was completely lost on me? 88/100
Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt (46%, OB, 2019)(11/14/2019)-Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely easy drinker, there is a nice tropicality about the fruits in this whisky but still some zest that keeps it refreshing. 84/100
Fercullen 10 Years Old Single Grain (40%, OB, 2019)(11/14/2019)-Fercullen 10 Years Old Single Grain whisky review: Well matured, during sampling I hadn't even considered this as grain but more a triple-distilled malt, hard to ascribe much spirit character this is mostly cask to my palate but well done nonetheless. 82/100
Fercullen Premium Blend (40%, OB, 2019)(11/12/2019)-Fercullen Premium Blend whisky review: A great blend, very drinkable and enjoyable a good start or introduction to the range. 80/100
Auchentoshan launch Sauvignon Blanc finish edition exclusive to Amazon(11/11/2019)-Auchentoshan®, the urban malt inspired by the city of Glasgow, has today announced the launch of Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc, a new special edition whisky available exclusively on Amazon. Available to purchase on 15th November (pre-order here), Auchentoshan […]
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Advent Calendar 2019(11/10/2019)-‘Tis the season to get excited about whisky! What better way to celebrate the countdown to the surprise of which bottles Santa has blessed you with than one of the many whisky […]
Fettercairn 28 Years Old (42%, OB, 2019)(11/8/2019)-Fettercairn 28 Years Old Whisky Review: A fantastically rich and woody character to this one with a hint of medicating herbs, delicious. 88/100
Fettercairn 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2019)(11/8/2019)-Fettercairn 12 Years Old whisky review: Non-polarising/easy going, a great starter whisky into the Fettercairn range with plenty of their fruity and green spirit character, sweet with hints of spice and vanilla from the casks. 76/100
New Releases – SMWS November Outturn(11/7/2019)-New Releases SMWS November Outturn 2019 CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDER £155 CASK No. 7.186 FLUFFY TOWELS AND FEATHER BEDS (Longmorn 27yo) £153 CASK No. 9.170 AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK (Glen Grant 24yo) £140 CASK No. […]
The Whisky World Teams up with Kavalan for an Exclusive Single Sherry Cask(11/4/2019)-An accomplished collaboration between the upmarket online store and award-winning Taiwanese single malt distillery, the exciting Kavalan Single Sherry Cask, selected by The Whisky World will be released on the 31st October […]
Whisky Blog Rankings November 2019(11/1/2019)-Whisky Blog Rankings November 2019 November 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
Hunter Laing release Old & Rare Heritage series(10/30/2019)-Leading Scotch whisky specialist, Hunter Laing & Co announce the release of a new limited-edition range of single cask bottlings – the Hunter Laing Old & Rare Heritage series. The collection launches […]
The Glenlivet launches 6 single cask editions across the US(10/28/2019)-The Glenlivet is satiating whisky fans across the country with the introduction of six new Single Cask Editions, each with its own rare and distinctive tasting experience, exclusively available in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New […]
Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky (48%, OB, 2018)(10/21/2019)-Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky review: Oddly woody and spicy, it is hard to measure this against other whisky expressions as I have never tasted anything from Japanese cedar wood before. It certainly seems to bring a unique character to this blended malt that is unmistakably woody and Japanese in nature. 78/100
Glenfiddich 30 Years Old 1987 Rare Collection (56.7%, OB, Cask #20050, 200 Bottles, 2019)(10/18/2019)-Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 whisky review: A fantastically aged Glenfiddich, the masses of dried fruits and tannic and leathery rancio notes of wood and tobacco had me, possibly along with the colour, convinced this may have seen sherry wood during its maturation? They state officially american oak which doesn't preclude sherry per se but now I'm wondering if this is just a combination of Glenfiddich's spirit and a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks? Regardless this is a supreme whisky well worthy of inclusion in the rare cask collection and a delightful celebration of Glenfiddich's 50 years open to the public! 93/100
Aberfeldy and Craigellachie exceptional cask series launches in U.S.(10/18/2019)-ABERFELDY® AND CRAIGELLACHIE® SCOTCH WHISKIES INTRODUCE NEW SINGLE MALT EXCEPTIONAL CASK SERIES TO THE U.S. Bacardi Limited’s Award-Winning Distilleries to Release Different Exceptional Cask Series Every Year, Offering Rare Allocations of Some […]
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
New Releases – SMWS January 2020 Outturn (1/10/2020) - New Releases SMWS January 2020 Outturn CASK No. 10.185 HOPPY ROCKET (Bunnahabhain 11yo) £67.00 CASK No. 26.135 DELICATE, DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS (Clynelish 8yo) £56.00 CASK No. 29.267 A MOMENT OF WARMTH (Laphroaig […]
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
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 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
Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish (40%, Aldi, 2017) (12/6/2019) - Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish whisky review: Oh dear, I was hoping for an improvement here as I love sherry influence, however that cask finishing really hasn't removed the funk from this whiskies initial maturation (most probably) here mint is joined with some really herbal and vegetal notes that I really didn't enjoy too much. 72/100
Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Bourbon Cask Finish (40%, Aldi, 2017) (12/6/2019) - Glen Marnoch Highland Single Malt Bourbon Cask Finish whisky review: Many positives, lots of chocolate and waxy but with an odd soapy and spicy nature on the palate that just didn't fit right for me. 74/100
Blair Athol 21 Years Old Batch 5 (51.5%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Blair Athol 21 Years Old Batch 5 Whisky Review: Everything gently whispers refill sherry cask from this Blair Athol expression, mostly full of luscious subtleties though a little spice can become dry and overpowering if you let it. 87/100
#WhyteChristmas Twitter Tasting (12/5/2019) - #WhyteChristmas Twitter Tasting Organised by Whyte & Mackay and hosted by Steve Rush @thewhiskywire A celebratory tasting spread across Whyte & Mackay’s brands of Blended Scotch Whisky and some of the individual […]
Whyte & Mackay 50 Years Old 175th Anniversary (44.6%, OB, 1,500 Bottles, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Whyte & Mackay 50 Years Old 175th Anniversary whisky review: Incredibly juicy and sweet for a whisky of this age, there is plenty of wood as you'd expect but delivered perfectly. I could have spent hours alone just nosing this one even though the palate was just as supreme. 96/100
Tamnavulin 18 Years Old 2000 Vintage (45%, OB, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Tamnavulin 18 Years Old 2000 Vintage whisky review: A good mix of gentle and sweet Speyside character with heavy sherry maturation, in a similar vein to Aberlour or Macallan outputs. This is a great expression from a relatively sparse offering of official bottlings from Tamnavulin. 85/100
Jura 13 Years Old 2006 Two-One-Two (47.5%, OB, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Jura Two-One-Two whisky review: Delicious! A great classic Jura expression full of coastal salinity and sweetness and that wonderfully complex toffee/latte coffee mixture and even a complimentary hint of mint present in this. 86/100
Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition (40%, OB, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Fettercairn 12 Years Old Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Edition whisky review: I preferred the standard 12 year old, the nose has some extra fruit and florality but the PX flavours don't really shine through here just add a little extra to an already sweet and fruity malt. 73/100
Whyte & Mackay Light (21.5%, OB, 2019) (12/5/2019) - Whyte & Mackay Light spirit drink review: Great nose, a little watered down thereafter and that complexity really doesn't come through on the palate which is a real shame as this smells amazing!
Whisky Blog Rankings December 2019 (12/4/2019) - Whisky Blog Rankings December 2019 December 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
New York Distilling Company 2 Year Old Rye Batch 3 (47.7%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 461 Bottles, 2019) (12/3/2019) - New York Distilling Company 2 Year Old Rye Batch 3 review: A spicy rye but with some real sweetness as well. A really loved that sticky fruity note redolent of maraschino cherries and dark chocolate, almost black forest gateaux just without the cream on this occasion. 84/100
Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Years Old (48%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 8376 Bottles, 2018) (12/2/2019) - Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Years Old: A great old Bourbon, a little woody and spicy in places but still has plenty of sweetness and masses of quite earthy vanilla essence to keep it together. 86/100
Scapa 30 Years Old 1988 Connoisseurs Choice (53.8%, Gordon & MacPhail, Refill Bourbon Barrel #10585, 148 Bottles, 2018) (12/2/2019) - Scapa 30 Years Old 1988 Connoisseurs Choice whisky review: Sweet, complex, mineralic and spiced. Surely full of Scapa character whatever that may be? This has been well-aged in a refill cask but still retains some rather unusual and unique flavours. 89/100
Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7 (49.1%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 278 Bottles, 2019) (12/2/2019) - Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: Does exactly what it says on the tin! Very drinkable aged grain with plenty of old oak wood, spirit, cereal and vanilla/white chocolate sweetness all of which confirm my assumption this was matured in an ex-bourbon cask. 87/100
Auchroisk 12 Years Old Batch 7 (47.9%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, ? Bottles, 2019) (11/29/2019) - Auchroisk 12 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: Another great Speyside expression, good spirit character and balance of light/refill cask influence, this one becomes quite savoury and salty on this finish giving it a nice twist. 83/100
Speyside No. 3 8 Years Old Batch 1 (50.7%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, ? Bottles, 2019) (11/29/2019) - Speyside No. 3 8 Years Old Batch 1 whisky review: Much discussion about the origins of this one took place with the overwhelming opinion being that this probably hailed from Glenrothes distillery. As TBWC have previously bottled & named Glenrothes I guessed Strathisla, I'll guess we may never know which distillery this really comes from but still another great wee expression from them all the same. 83/100
Teaninich 11 Years Old Batch 2 (47.9%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 0 Bottles, 2019) (11/29/2019) - Teaninich 11 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Very spirit driven, just the lightest hints of 3rd refill cask going on here after 11 years. Still great, the time has tamed the distillate and removed any metallic copper character but kept the barley and fruit. A raw Teaninich appreciable for its naked spirit quality.
The GlenDronach launches Traditionally Peated expression (11/29/2019) - THE GLENDRONACH INTRODUCES NEW TRADITIONALLY PEATED The GlenDronach Distillery is pleased to announce the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated; a rare peated expression of the Highland Single Malt, which is most […]
Jameson launch new look for Caskmate series (11/28/2019) - Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled a packaging revamp for its Jameson Caskmates Series. The new look includes key updates on both expressions in […]
Douglas Laing launch XOP Black Series with 1979 Caol Ila and 1989 Macallan releases (11/28/2019) - Douglas Laing Represents Two Iconic Whisky Regions with New Bottlings Under Super-Premium XOP Black Brand Douglas Laing & Co, award-winning independent Scotch Whisky firm, has unveiled two antique Single Cask releases under […]
Glengoyne release Teapot Dram Batch No. 007 (11/28/2019) - GLENGOYNE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY UNVEILS TEAPOT DRAM BATCH NO. 007 LIMITED-EDITION WHISKY BACK BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky today (Wednesday 27th November) unveiled the latest batch of its coveted […]
Royal Salute launches 21 Year Old Snow Polo Blended Grain Whisky (11/26/2019) - ROYAL SALUTE RELEASES FIRST EVER BLENDED GRAIN SCOTCH Limited 21 Year Old Snow Polo Edition is the first of its kind for Royal Salute [NOVEMBER 2019] ‘The King of Whisky’ Royal Salute […]
The Whisky Exchange Black Friday (11/26/2019) - Coming to The Whisky Exchange this Black Friday… 
Master of Malt Black Friday tasting set deals (11/26/2019) - Master of Malt Black Friday tasting set deals If like me you like to sample around the world of barrel-aged spirits then these Black Friday tasting set deals represent great value and […]
Nectar Grove Batch Strength Batch No. 001 (54%, Wemyss Malts, 8100 Bottles, 2019) (11/26/2019) - Nectar Grove Batch Strength Batch No. 001 whisky review: A rich and syrupy sweet expression, unfortunately I haven't tried the standard version to compare or make comment on the increased ABV presentation here in the batch strength. Very drinkable without water and reminiscent of other Madeira cask finished whiskies with lots of stone fruit influence. 82/100
Flaming Feast (46%, Wemyss Malts, 6000 Bottles, 2018) (11/26/2019) - Flaming Feast blended malt whisky review: A great smoked and maritime blend, complex and shifting much like the smoke rising from a beach bonfire. 85/100
Blooming Gorse (46%, Wemyss Malts, 6000 Bottles, 2018) (11/26/2019) - Blooming Gorse blended malt whisky review: A creamy and sweet blended malt with plenty of coconut influence as the name suggests. This borders on becoming soapy on occasion due to the florality but has a touch of citrus zest and plenty of sweet vanilla to keep it enjoyable. 83/100
Method and Madness Acacia Wood (46%, OB, 2500 Bottles, 2019) (11/25/2019) - Method and Madness Acacia Wood whisky review: Sweet and nutty, less spicy than the cherry wood edition, but still quite thin bodied, definitely my preferred one of the two - I'd love to see and try more acacia wood matured whisky/whiskey. 82/100
Method and Madness Wild Cherry Wood (46%, OB, 2500 bottles, 2019) (11/25/2019) - Method and Madness Wild Cherry Wood whisky review: Unusually woody but thin, a little sappy and pine-like rather than oak wood. Spirit and sappy with fresh pepper and ginger. 81/100
Linkwood 10 Years Old A Fine Christmas Malt 2019 (54.2%, The Whisky Exchange, 2696 Bottles, 2019) (11/21/2019) - A Fine Christmas Malt 2019 whisky review: Hard to fault Billy's tasting notes which describe this one perfectly. This whisky is full of fairground or sweetie shop or possibly even Christmas market flavours such as classic donuts, nut brittle and barley sugars. I was hoping perhaps for a wee bit more sherry influence to tip it into Christmas cake or pudding territory but this is a fine quaffable malt all the same. 84/100
Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish (47%, OB, 2019) (11/21/2019) - Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Finish Whisky Review: I haven't been a huge fan of Auchentoshan for a while, or rather I haven't had an OB expression that I could really say I liked or enjoyed from their older range. Admittedly I haven't tried an awful lot of their new standard range. This one however is very different from their older expressions at least. Hugely drinkable and smooth but not light in character by any means. The Sauvignon Blanc cask influence is very complementary to Auchentoshan's spirit character here and really adds much more sweetness, fruit and florality. Perfectly drinkable at room temperature, however that sweetness would probably last if this one was chilled slightly also. 83/100
Fettercairn Distillery Visit (11/20/2019) - Fettercairn Distillery Visit A little about Fettercairn: Fettercairn Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Ramsay, owner of the Fasque estate, who converted a corn mill at Nethermill into a distillery. After […]
Tobermory 21 Years Old 1996 Old Particular (51.5%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #11768, 290 Bottles, 2017) (11/20/2019) - Tobermory 21 Years Old 1996 Old Particular whisky review: Very drinkable old drying, woody, salty and smokey, musty then tropical. Has plenty of that Tobermory oddness like metallic old radiators, which it teeters on the edge of. The end results gives it a lively kick which resembles freshness for a musty 21 year old. 85/100
Edradour 12 Years Old 2003 Natural Cask Strength 11th Release (61.7%, OB, Bourbon Cask, 1741 Bottles, 2016) (11/19/2019) - Edradour 12 Year Old 2003 11th Release Bourbon Cask Matured whisky review: Straightforward, massive bourbon maturation, hints of apples, cereal and butter from the spirit but this is mostly cask for me, takes water very well. 85/100
Aberfeldy release Exceptional Cask 19YO Small Batch exclusive to Dubai duty free (11/18/2019) - Bacardi Global Travel Retail announces the launch of ABERFELDY® 19YO Exceptional Cask, the latest release from the EXCEPTIONAL CASK SERIES of rare, limited edition special finish aged single malts. Only 3210 bottles […]
Bottle your own 40 year old whisky at Aberfeldy Distillery (11/18/2019) - ABERFELDY has today announced the release of its most distinguished Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 40 Years Old – available only from the distillery itself as a hand-bottled exclusive. For more than 120 years […]
Bruichladdich 8 Years Old 2009 The Organic (50%, OB, 2018) (11/18/2019) - Bruichladdich The Organic 2009 whisky review: Crisp and fresh, plenty of barley with a strong and sweet vanilla influence. A great display of the cereal flavour with a sweetening influence from the ex-bourbon and Tennessee whisky casks just adding a final polish to the distillate. 83/100
Glengoyne 17 Years Old Batch #1 (49.1%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 1024 Bottles, 2019) (11/15/2019) - Glengoyne 17 Years Old Batch #1 whisky review: A very classy dram with a polished and subtle sherry influence that still lets the natural fruitiness of the Glengoyne spirit shine through. 89/100
Tormore 23 Years Old 1995 Connoisseurs Choice (60.1%, Gordon & MacPhail, Sherry Butt #5383, 615 Bottles, 2018) (11/15/2019) - Tormore 1995 Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength whisky review: Very enjoyable, mostly appealing to my sweet-tooth and love of chocolate. Some cask char influences and a hint of mint in places had me guessing perhaps refill before I fully appreciated the age of this whisky! Plenty of power in here grows from a shy nose to a hugely sherry influenced finish and had me wishing this influence was spread a little more across the whole experience? Very drinkable at cask strength. 87/100
Clynelish launches 2019 distillery exclusive bottling (11/15/2019) - Clynelish launches 2019 distillery exclusive bottling Diageo has announced the release of a limited-edition Clynelish Single Malt Whisky, available to purchase exclusively at the coastal distillery. This unique release will retail at […]
The Glenrothes releases first ever 40 Year Old Single Malt (11/15/2019) - The Glenrothes releases first ever 40 Year Old Single Malt An unrepeatable treasure of the past Every single malt from The Glenrothes captures a moment in time, inspired in the past but […]
Balcones 3 Years Old Batch #2 (51.2%, That Boutique-Y Whisky Company, 212 Bottles, 2019) (11/14/2019) - Balcones 3 Years Old Batch #2 Whisky Review: Hugely sweet, I was really surprised this was a single malt and not a bourbon from Balcones. A fantastic quality as always from Balcones, I fear tasting this reasonably blind that the Tequila cask influence was completely lost on me? 88/100
Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt (46%, OB, 2019) (11/14/2019) - Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely easy drinker, there is a nice tropicality about the fruits in this whisky but still some zest that keeps it refreshing. 84/100
Fercullen 10 Years Old Single Grain (40%, OB, 2019) (11/14/2019) - Fercullen 10 Years Old Single Grain whisky review: Well matured, during sampling I hadn't even considered this as grain but more a triple-distilled malt, hard to ascribe much spirit character this is mostly cask to my palate but well done nonetheless. 82/100
Fercullen Premium Blend (40%, OB, 2019) (11/12/2019) - Fercullen Premium Blend whisky review: A great blend, very drinkable and enjoyable a good start or introduction to the range. 80/100
Chita 4 Years Old 2009 G13.1 A Complete revelation (58.3%, SMWS, Virgin Oak Puncheon, 622 bottles, 2014) (11/12/2019) - G13.1 A Complete revelation Whisky Review: Fascinating for a 4 year old grain whisky. The virgin oak puncheon has had a fair share of the contribution to the flavour profile of this whisky. A superb introduction to Chita's grain whisky potential thanks to the SMWS. 87/100
Auchentoshan launch Sauvignon Blanc finish edition exclusive to Amazon (11/11/2019) - Auchentoshan®, the urban malt inspired by the city of Glasgow, has today announced the launch of Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc, a new special edition whisky available exclusively on Amazon. Available to purchase on 15th November (pre-order here), Auchentoshan […]
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Advent Calendar 2019 (11/10/2019) - ‘Tis the season to get excited about whisky! What better way to celebrate the countdown to the surprise of which bottles Santa has blessed you with than one of the many whisky […]
Fettercairn 28 Years Old (42%, OB, 2019) (11/8/2019) - Fettercairn 28 Years Old Whisky Review: A fantastically rich and woody character to this one with a hint of medicating herbs, delicious. 88/100
Fettercairn 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2019) (11/8/2019) - Fettercairn 12 Years Old whisky review: Non-polarising/easy going, a great starter whisky into the Fettercairn range with plenty of their fruity and green spirit character, sweet with hints of spice and vanilla from the casks. 76/100
Diageo and HBO release final Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms Mortlach 15 Year Old expression (11/5/2019) - Honor the legacy of the critically acclaimed series with Six Kingdoms – Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 15 Years DIAGEO and HBO are proud to introduce the final piece of the […]
The Whisky World Teams up with Kavalan for an Exclusive Single Sherry Cask (11/4/2019) - An accomplished collaboration between the upmarket online store and award-winning Taiwanese single malt distillery, the exciting Kavalan Single Sherry Cask, selected by The Whisky World will be released on the 31st October […]
Whisky Blog Rankings November 2019 (11/1/2019) - Whisky Blog Rankings November 2019 November 2019 whisky blog rankings – Ordered by Alexa Global Rank See our complete (alphabetical) listings here Contact us via the form on that page if we don’t […]
Hunter Laing release Old & Rare Heritage series (10/30/2019) - Leading Scotch whisky specialist, Hunter Laing & Co announce the release of a new limited-edition range of single cask bottlings – the Hunter Laing Old & Rare Heritage series. The collection launches […]
John Dewar & Sons release Aberfeldy 15 Year Old finished in Pomerol French wine casks (10/30/2019) - John Dewar & Sons unveils its latest expression from The Golden Dram – ABERFELDY 15 Years Old, finished in French wine casks from Pomerol, Bordeaux. The finest quality red wine casks from Pomerol were […]
Chattanooga Whiskey release Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 011 and Batch 012. (10/28/2019) - Chattanooga Whiskey today announced the autumn releases of Experimental Single Batch Series: Batch 011 and Batch 012. Hand-crafted at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery in downtown Chattanooga, Batch 011 and Batch 012 […]
Decades II, the new single malt that celebrates 50 years of excellence at Tomatin Distillery (10/28/2019) - Award winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has today announced the release of an exquisite single malt whisky: Decades II. The unique expression is a marriage of 21 casks, selected from key years throughout the […]
Aberfeldy release 15 Year Old Exceptional Cask Sherry Finish Exclusive to Global Travel Retail (10/28/2019) - Bacardi Global Travel Retail and Gebr. Heinemann are partnering for the release of ABERFELDY Exceptional Cask 15 YO Sherry Finish. This is the latest launch from the EXCEPTIONAL CASK SERIES of rare, […]
The Glenlivet launches 6 single cask editions across the US (10/28/2019) - The Glenlivet is satiating whisky fans across the country with the introduction of six new Single Cask Editions, each with its own rare and distinctive tasting experience, exclusively available in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New […]
Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky (48%, OB, 2018) (10/21/2019) - Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky review: Oddly woody and spicy, it is hard to measure this against other whisky expressions as I have never tasted anything from Japanese cedar wood before. It certainly seems to bring a unique character to this blended malt that is unmistakably woody and Japanese in nature. 78/100
Glenfiddich 30 Years Old 1987 Rare Collection (56.7%, OB, Cask #20050, 200 Bottles, 2019) (10/18/2019) - Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 whisky review: A fantastically aged Glenfiddich, the masses of dried fruits and tannic and leathery rancio notes of wood and tobacco had me, possibly along with the colour, convinced this may have seen sherry wood during its maturation? They state officially american oak which doesn't preclude sherry per se but now I'm wondering if this is just a combination of Glenfiddich's spirit and a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks? Regardless this is a supreme whisky well worthy of inclusion in the rare cask collection and a delightful celebration of Glenfiddich's 50 years open to the public! 93/100
Aberfeldy and Craigellachie exceptional cask series launches in U.S. (10/18/2019) - ABERFELDY® AND CRAIGELLACHIE® SCOTCH WHISKIES INTRODUCE NEW SINGLE MALT EXCEPTIONAL CASK SERIES TO THE U.S. Bacardi Limited’s Award-Winning Distilleries to Release Different Exceptional Cask Series Every Year, Offering Rare Allocations of Some […]
