Scotch whisky

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

  • Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries

    Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries whisky review: Starts beautifully and I had high hopes this was a great drinker at 58%, however the strength belies and oddly perfumed nature on the tail end which was just a… Continue reading

    Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Closed Distilleries
  • Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition

    Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition whisky review: A touch more citric spirit and musty Port cask than usual but still a great expression, loving the strawberry and lime combination in this expression and the general fluffy and jammy sweet qualities. 86/100 Continue reading

    Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition
  • Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys’

    Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys’ whisky review: Showing its age with subtle signs of overipe and bordering on tropical fruit influences and also that trace of Highland/Speyside peat that seems to have dropped out of use/favour over the next… Continue reading

    Strathmill 22 Years Old 1991 Berrys’
  • Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Distiller’s Art

    Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Distiller’s Art whisky review: Bursting with fresh fruit, reminded me a little of caramel apple granny or apple cakes then plenty of citurs zest and some oak wood adds a little depth to this really… Continue reading

    Linkwood 18 Years Old 1997 Distiller’s Art
  • Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask 9877

    Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask whisky review: Floral, syrupy and light flavours hints of zesty fruits, a good drinker and great classic Speyside single malt example. 86/100 Continue reading

    Auchroisk 18 Years Old 1994 Old Malt Cask 9877
  • Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited

    Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited whisky review: Another finely balanced expression – a little more spirit character present in this one despite it’s extra years of maturation over the 13 year old 2000 vintage comparator from the same… Continue reading

    Auchroisk 16 Years Old 1999 Strictly Limited
  • Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited

    Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited whisky review: Great poise and balance to this one, a touch of cask char/bitterness and light floury barley malt along with ripe mixed fruits, very drinkable. 83/100 Continue reading

    Auchroisk 13 Years Old 2000 Strictly Limited
  • Caol Ila 33 Years Old 1984 Connoisseurs Choice

    Caol Ila 1984 Connoisseurs Choice whisky review: Tropical fruits on a bbq, a rich and deep fruity profile for this aged example then a dash of salt like seared scallops in butter, plenty of woody and charred notes too. A… Continue reading

    Caol Ila 33 Years Old 1984 Connoisseurs Choice
  • Caol Ila 8 Years Old 2009 Bass

    Caol Ila 8 Years Old 2009 Bass whisky review: Slightly less well rounded and full bodied than the younger sample we tried, evidence of a slightly under-active or over-aerated cask perhaps? 83/100 Continue reading

    Caol Ila  8 Years Old 2009 Bass
  • Caol Ila 7 Years Old 2012 The Single Cask

    Caol Ila 7 Years Old 2012 Claxton’s whisky review: Very drinkable, quite simple and clean on the palate but all the better for it. Sweet vanilla with a hint of citrus meets peat smoke and wood. 83/100 Continue reading

    Caol Ila  7 Years Old 2012 The Single Cask