The Whiskyphiles

14 Years Old

  • Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt

    Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely easy drinker, there is a nice tropicality about the fruits in this whisky but still some zest that keeps it refreshing. 84/100 Continue reading

    Fercullen 14 Years Old Single Malt

  • Oban 2001 Distillers Edition

    Oban 2001 Distillers Edition Highland single malt Scotch whisky review: I enjoyed this a little bit more than the last DE sampled (1998-2013), this had a sharpness or clarity throughout and the cleanliness of white grape with a touch of… Continue reading

    Oban 2001 Distillers Edition

  • Dalwhinnie 2002 Distillers Edition

    Dalwhinnie 2002 Distillers Edition whisky review: Better than the standard Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old for me but then again I do like sherry-influenced whisky. This has more depth than the standard expression but is still wrapped in a light creaminess.… Continue reading

    Dalwhinnie 2002 Distillers Edition

  • Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Single Malt

    Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Review: Sweeter, fruitier and creamier than before but still delicious. 85/100 Continue reading

    Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Single Malt

  • Clynelish 14 Years Old

    Well balanced, deliciously waxy and mouth-coating this whisky is more about the textures and balance of elements than actual flavour. Remains a classic and a worthy addition to any shelf or collection. 85/100 Continue reading

    Clynelish 14 Years Old

  • Balvenie 14 Years Old 2002 Peat Week

    A rather closed nose opens slowly to reveal a monotone and dry whisky, hints of ripe bananas and honey elude to Balvenie’s sweet spirit character but mostly this tastes of peat but not particularly phenolic, a little nutty perhaps, there… Continue reading

    Balvenie 14 Years Old 2002 Peat Week

  • Irish Single Malt Whisky 14 Year Old 2000

    Irish Single Malt Whisky 14 Year Old 2000 (51.5%, The Nectar of The Daily Drams, 2015) Category: Irish Single Malt Whisky Origin: ? Bottling: The Nectar of The Daily Drams ABV: 51.5% Cost: ~ €65 from The Bonding Dram What… Continue reading

    Irish Single Malt Whisky 14 Year Old 2000

  • Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Single Malt

    Really quite special and an education to my Irish whiskey palate. This has all the subtleties of scotch single malt and has been married masterfully using the best qualities of each of the cask maturations involved. 86/100. Continue reading

    Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Years Old Single Malt

  • SMWS 73.71 A scene from Madeira

    Great honeyed sweetness to this one and lots of distillery character/spirit nature in here too but comes with a lot of extra spice this one. Manages to carry the spices well due to the depth of sweetness, a drop or… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.71 A scene from Madeira

  • SMWS 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying

    Hakushu 14 Years Old 1999 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying (55.5%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bota Corta Butt, 517 Bottles, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Hakushu Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask #120.7 ABV: 55.5% Cost: £229 for the… Continue reading

    SMWS 120.7 Sweet, fragrant and satisfying