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Whisky Reviews

  • Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke

    I enjoyed this one much more than the first release. Remarkable similarity in my comments – Promises Islay but doesn’t have the weight/structure or malty backbone to deliver it. This expression has lots of sweet fruitiness to balance the dry… Continue reading

    Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke

  • Tormore 23 Years Old 1990 Dimensions

    Mostly spirit driven but later I though I was picking up some sherry influences like chocolate and toffee then questioned if this was just prolonged ex-Bourbon cask influence? Either way fragrant on the nose and very tasty on the palate. Continue reading

  • Tomintoul 25 Years Old 1989 Old Malt Cask

    ‘Old school’ spirit led and refill cask influence, quite green and tropical with some metallic notes present still after 25 years, speaks volumes about Tomintoul’s spirit with a hint of tropicality thanks to its age. Continue reading

  • Teaninich 19 Years Old Batch 1

    A super or juicy fruits expression, bright and lively some spice from the wood and touches of solventy/spirit nature but overall a very enjoyable and affordable aged Teaninich expression. Continue reading

  • Scallywag 13 Years Old

    This 13 year old Scallywag Blended Malt definitely has some great qualities to it, mouthfeel/texture is excellent despite a touch of rubber on the nose and spice on the palate. It is redeemed well in the finish where chocolate/malt returns. Continue reading

    Scallywag 13 Years Old

  • Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength

    A great intro to NAS, Cask Strength and Glenfarclas. I can safely say this 105 from Glenfarclas still sets and maintains a high standard. For a family-owned business like Glenfarclas it makes sense for them to do this right and… Continue reading

    Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength

  • Teeling Stout Cask Finish

    An unusual but very nice/enjoyable expression, this still has quite a lot of citrus aroma and flavour from the base whiskey blend but it is not sharp/acidic and compliments well the very creamy chocolate nature derived from the stout casks. Continue reading

  • Glengoyne 21 Years Old

    To paraphrase our last review of this expression “Possibly one of the best value-for-money 21 year old official bottlings available.”. Yes, still packed full of 1st fill ex-Sherry cask influenced and well-aged to perfection. Continue reading

    Glengoyne 21 Years Old

  • Yellowstone Select Bourbon

    Great nose and palate, not overly complex but enough wood and spice present to balance out the natural sweetness thanks to the rye inclusion. An accomplished entry-level bourbon. Continue reading

  • Deanston 14 Years Old Organic

    Quite ‘raw’ tasting with more than a hint of copper giving a real new make spirit vibe and lots of sappy wood thanks to the virgin oak finish, overall educational and enjoyable. Continue reading