The Whiskyphiles

Scotch whisky

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

  • Aberfeldy 26 Years Old 1988 Single Cask

    Possibly one of the best drams we have tasted. There is a lot to be said about the ambiance and tasting of whisky in a traditional dunnage warehouse straight from the cask. Presumably this is how a lot of master… Continue reading

    Aberfeldy 26 Years Old 1988 Single Cask

  • SMWS 3.225 Galleon attacked by pirates

    Bowmore 16 Years Old 1997 3.225 Galleon attacked by pirates (57.2%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 617 Bottles, 2014) 57.2% ABV, £60 for 70cl What they say: The nose, with its delicate smoke, charred wood, tarry rope, sea-spray, cigars , coffee,… Continue reading

    SMWS 3.225 Galleon attacked by pirates

  • Glenlossie 18 Years Old 1995 Connoisseurs Choice

    Glenlossie 18 Years Old 1995 Connoisseurs Choice 46% (Gordon & MacPhail) 46% ABV, £39.95 Score: 90/100 What they say: Glenlossie Distillery is sited, not far from Elgin, nestling under the cover of a fir clad hill. Its site enables the… Continue reading

    Glenlossie 18 Years Old 1995 Connoisseurs Choice

  • Caol Ila 17 Years Old 1996 Old Malt Cask

    Caol Ila 17 Years Old 1996 Old Malt Cask (50%, Hunter Laing, Refill HH #10123, 324 Bottles, 2013) 50% ABV, £80 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: A 1996 vintage Caol Ila from independent bottlers Hunter Laing as part… Continue reading

    Caol Ila 17 Years Old 1996 Old Malt Cask

  • SMWS 53.178 A pebble beach with iodine

    Caol Ila 20 Years Old 1992 53.178 A pebble beach with iodine (55.8%, SMWS, 281 Bottles, 2013) 55.8% ABV, £68 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: The distillery overlooks the Sound of Islay and this example of its make… Continue reading

    SMWS 53.178 A pebble beach with iodine

  • SMWS 66.60 Caribbean wedding on the beach

    urprised to find this was from Ardmore and is lightly peated. There was a dry/dusty note throughout that should have have given me the heads-up on the peaty influence but it is very subtle and well-incorporated. I was too taken… Continue reading

    SMWS 66.60 Caribbean wedding on the beach

  • SMWS 73.66 Toffee and humbugs in a tea chest

    Aultmore 24 Years Old 1989 73.66 Toffee and humbugs in a tea chest (57%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 454 Bottles, 2014) 57% ABV, £92 for 70cl Score: 74/100 What they say: We found something intriguing and attractive about the nose… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.66 Toffee and humbugs in a tea chest

  • SMWS 35.116 Menthol cool meets chilli heat

    Glen Moray 17 Years Old 1996 35.116 Menthol cool meets chilli heat (55.7%, SMWS, 1st Fill Designer Barrel, 211 Bottles, 2014) 55.7% ABV, £53.90 for 70cl Score: 60/100 What they say: The nose seemed cool and crisp – waxy polished… Continue reading

    SMWS 35.116 Menthol cool meets chilli heat

  • SMWS 59.45 Teriyaki chicken with lemongrass

    Teaninich 29 Years Old 1983 59.45 Teriyaki chicken with lemongrass (48.5%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 45 Bottles, 2014) 48.5% ABV, £85.50 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: The initial nose is quite sharp, acidic and reminded some of light… Continue reading

    SMWS 59.45 Teriyaki chicken with lemongrass

  • Longrow Red 11 Years Old Port

    Longrow Red 11 Years Old Port Casks ~ 51.8% (J & A Mitchell) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 51.8% ABV, £58 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Another edition of Longrow’s popular Red range, this time featuring 11 year… Continue reading

    Longrow Red 11 Years Old Port