The Whiskyphiles

Scotch whisky

Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland

  • SMWS 100.11 Picnic party dram

    Strathmill 15 Years Old 1998 100.11 Picnic party dram (56.3%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 152 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 56.3% ABV, £49.20 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 100.11 The nose took us to a children’s… Continue reading

    SMWS 100.11 Picnic party dram

  • Glendronach 18 Years Old Marsala Cask Finish

    GlenDronach 18 Years Old Marsala Cask Finish (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £71.95 for 70cl from Royal Mile Whiskies Score: 89/100 What they say: Glendronach released a new 18 years old Marsala cask finish (February… Continue reading

    Glendronach 18 Years Old Marsala Cask Finish

  • Talisker Dark Storm

    Talisker Dark Storm (45.8%, OB, 2014) Island single malt scotch whisky 45.8% ABV, £44.99 Score: 79/100 What they say: Tasting Notes Talisker Dark Storm is a 45.8% single malt Scotch matured in heavily charred oak casks for flavours of blackcurrant,… Continue reading

    Talisker Dark Storm

  • Talisker 18 Years Old

    Talisker 18 Years Old (45.8%, OB, 2014) Island single malt scotch whisky 45.8% ABV, £73.81 Score: 88/100 What they say: TALISKER 18 YEAR OLD “When first nosed there was fruit, a lot of it: plums, orange peel, a richer sweeter… Continue reading

    Talisker 18 Years Old

  • Glen Deveron 16 Years Old

    Glen Deveron 16 Years Old ~ 40% (Travel Retail Exclusive) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £45.99 Score: 81/100 What they say: Tasting Notes Fresh fruit, slightly tart – green apple, grapefruit, kiwi – with a trace of dusty dried… Continue reading

    Glen Deveron 16 Years Old

  • Macallan Amber

    The Macallan Amber (40%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £45 Score: 78/100 What they say: Colour: Amber Nose: Polite, almost apologetic at first, with a floral, citrus sweet nose that gains presence, commanding a chorus of… Continue reading

    Macallan Amber

  • Laphroaig Triple Wood

    The Laphroaig triple wood was OK, it is slightly salty and reasonably peaty but the sherry finish feels a little like an afterthought and was not well-controlled or integrated into the whisky. 82/100 Continue reading

    Laphroaig Triple Wood

  • Laphroaig Quarter Cask

    Presenting that Laphroaig signature peaty peanut flavour, though a little less sweet and a lot less harsh than the 10 Year Old. This toning down in palate made it much more drinkable / easy drinking, but then I don’t drink… Continue reading

    Laphroaig Quarter Cask

  • SMWS 29.150 Hand rolled Cuban cigars

    no tasting notes. 89/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 29.150 Hand rolled Cuban cigars

  • Glengoyne 10 Years Old

    Glengoyne 10 Years Old (40%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £32.33 Score: 83/100 What they say: Fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in… Continue reading

    Glengoyne 10 Years Old