The Whiskyphiles

World Whisky

  • Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Rye

    Incredibly drinkable as presented, not too spicy but full of woody herbal notes and sweet toffee, possibly the best Rye whiskey I have ever tasted! 88/100 Continue reading

  • Aber Falls 2nd Release

    Smooth and surprisingly complex (written without prior knowledge of the cask make-up here) suggesting an interesting cask mixture that is working really well and manages to avoid that young/forced (STR!) feeling. There is a good sweet herbality present here too… Continue reading

  • Mackmyra Svensk Ek

    Mackmyra’s 100 Swedish expression including full maturation in Swedish oak. Full of orange zest and woody spices I found this one pleasing but a little challenging in places, perhaps a dash of water may help here? 82/100 Continue reading

  • Killara 2 Years Old Batch 1

    Very drinkable, some lovely toasted notes. Although there are buttery and spirity elements present here this really doesn’t come across as a young spirit. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Mackmyra Brukswhisky 2008 vintage

    More neutral and better balanced with a wealth of woody/sappy notes like walking through a pine forest but still with hints of the classic Mackmyra sweetened banana distillate. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Mackmyra Mack

    Banana splits club (Hold the bus!) super estery and sweet, plenty of fruit but some woody spices to keep it in check towards the end. Fairly simple and straightforward and the sweetness is just about tempered enough to keep it… Continue reading

  • Rebel 100 Bourbon

    Accomplished and unchallenging, smooth and creamy throughout and a nice addition of chocolate makes this one a real nice sipper. 83/100 Continue reading

  • Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

    Lighter than I had hoped on the nose and palate but very pleasant, comes into it’s own later with some deeper and darker wood-derived flavours. 82/100 Continue reading

  • Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak

    Very polished and smooth, Highland toffee, buttery caramel and creamy vanilla, some fruit and woody notes make this one a very easy drinker. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Starward 3 Years Old Batch 1

    Massively chewy and woody and with plenty of spices and tannins too. Combined with all the dried fruit this did have a Christmas pudding & mince pie feel to it, careful addition of water will probably get the best out… Continue reading