The Whiskyphiles

Scotch whisky

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

  • Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair

    Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Whisky Review: When I originally opened this I think I found it quite youthful/spirity and a little over-spiced, however after some time in the bottle and allowed to breathe a little I have come away with a much… Continue reading

  • Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7

    Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7 whisky review: Spicy, which I’m not a huge fan of – but I can appreciate here. European oak influence in abundance, young and vibrant and very sherried. Carries a nice tannic/chewy rancio-like quality. Probably not… Continue reading

    Glengoyne Teapot Dram Batch 7

  • Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1

    Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1 whisky review: Wonderfully rich and full of character, plenty of Oloroso sherry cask but a little fruity distillate character still shine through, superb! 89/100 Continue reading

    Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter 1

  • Daftmill 11 Years Old 2008 The Whisky Bars of Scotland

    Daftmill 2008 Single Cask The Whisky Bars of Scotland Whisky Review: Well-received by other tasters, almost a complete opposite to the last dram (Imperial). Unfortunately for me this didn’t taste right and had me thinking of early Kininvie releases. Something… Continue reading

    Daftmill 11 Years Old 2008 The Whisky Bars of Scotland

  • Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

    Imperial 20 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection whisky review: A fascinating dram, possibly the least favoured by many at the table but also disappeared the fastest! Make of that what you will, this dram was much more funky and… Continue reading

  • Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select

    Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select whisky review: Much deeper and sharper than the previous expression with lots of lovely zesty spices, this feels much more mature than the last one despite being younger? 87/100 Continue reading

    Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select

  • Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7

    Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: A touch spicy and drying, some peppery character mixed with the cinnamon spice and some sweet honey, I feel I’m picking at hairs here but for its age this seemed a little… Continue reading

    Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7

  • Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength

    Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength whisky review: Sadly I haven’t tried the released Grand Cru expression at 40% to compare this too, in honesty this was a little closed and woody at 56.4% and required a drop… Continue reading

    Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength

  • SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind

    SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind whisky review: Another lovely and well-aged dram, the Sauternes finish may have added plenty of sweetness and fruit but the impact seems really rather subtle and I suspect I can taste just as… Continue reading

    SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind

  • Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own

    Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own whisky review: A great starter dram, leads with sweet fruit and honey but deepens into oak wood and chocolate with a tropical edge gifted by age. 87/100 Continue reading

    Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own