The Whiskyphiles

Scotch whisky

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

  • Bladnoch 9 Years Old 2005 Kippford

    Bladnoch 9 Years Old 2005 Kippford (46%, OB, 5cl, 2014) Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bladnoch Distillery Bottling: Official – Bladnoch Distillery ABV: 46% Cost: ~ £3-4 for 5cl Miniature What they say: Distilled at Bladnoch and matured… Continue reading

    Bladnoch 9 Years Old 2005 Kippford

  • Glen Keith 1993 Connoisseurs Choice

    Glen Keith 12 Years Old 1993 Connoisseurs Choice (43%, Gordon & MacPhail, 2005) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glen Keith Distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail; Connoisseurs Choice ABV: 46% Cost: £40.34 What they say: Colour Pale Straw. Body… Continue reading

    Glen Keith 1993 Connoisseurs Choice

  • Glen Scotia Double Cask

    Very pleasant and enjoyable, this is quite a strong bodied whisky with a little oiliness similar to other Campbeltown malts. A definite improvement over Glen Scotia’s output under previous owners. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Auchentoshan Three Wood

    Auchentoshan Three Wood Whisky Review Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% Cost: £44.98 What they say: This unique Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Whisky has been matured in three different cask types. Moving from… Continue reading

    Auchentoshan Three Wood

  • Inchmurrin 18 Years Old

    Inchmurrin 18 Years Old (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery Bottling: Loch Lomond Group ABV: 46% Cost: £62.50 What they say: Very exciting indeed, this is a very modern and smart-looking release of… Continue reading

    Inchmurrin 18 Years Old

  • Flaming Heart 2012 4th Release

    Flaming Heart 4th Release 2012 (48.9%, Compass Box, 2012) Category: Blended scotch whisky Origin: ? Bottling: Compass Box ABV: 48.9% Cost: £85.12 What they say: FLAMING HEART Limited Edition, Fourth Release Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Flaming Heart is back. Every… Continue reading

    Flaming Heart 2012 4th Release

  • Highland Park 21 Years Old

    Highland Park 21 Years Old (47.5%, OB, 2016) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery Bottling: Edrington ABV: 47.5% Cost: £142.72 What they say: Drawing its incredible character from predominantly American oak casks which have been seasoned… Continue reading

    Highland Park 21 Years Old

  • Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend B

    Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend B (Dave Broom) (43.5%, Whisky Magazine, 2015) Category: Blended Scotch Whisky Origin: Various (see below) Bottling: Whisky Magazine ABV: 43.5% Cost: ? Score: 81/100 What they say: The rules were very simple: 1. The… Continue reading

    Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend B

  • Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend A

    Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend A (Neil Ridley)(42.1%, Whisky Magazine, 2015) Category: Blended Scotch Whisky Origin: Various (see below) Bottling: Whisky Magazine ABV: 42.1% Cost: ? Score: 82/100 What they say: The rules were very simple: 1. The first… Continue reading

    Battle of the Blends 2015 Blend A

  • Highland Black 8 Years Old

    Unfortunately a little weird and raw chemicals (esters/acetone) on the nose but once you get past this the palate and finish really are quite solid and good for a blend. There is a depth of flavour which strongly hints at… Continue reading

    Highland Black 8 Years Old