The Whiskyphiles

68 points

  • 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

  • Kininvie 5 Years Old 2013 Single Malt

    Kininvie KVSM001single malt whisky review: Initially I found this far too light and thin and didn’t favour the off citrus notes and spice. On revisit, and having breathed a little, this had smoothed a little around the edges, more sweetness… Continue reading

    Kininvie 5 Years Old 2013 Single Malt

  • Arran 6 Years Old Original Bourbon Barrel

    Arran 6 Years Old Original Bourbon Barrel – The Octave Project whisky review: This 6 year old cask strength bourbon-barrel matured Arran is very light bodied with fresh and fruity spirit and hints of wood. A little bit of a… Continue reading

    Arran 6 Years Old Original Bourbon Barrel

  • Naked Grouse

    Naked Grouse (40%, OB, 2012) NAS Blend, 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score: 68/100 What they say: The Naked Grouse is a premium, blended whisky from The Famous Grouse. Its name reflects our passion to create a simple, great tasting whisky… Continue reading

    Naked Grouse

  • Armorik Edition Originale

    Armorik Edition Originale (40%, OB, 2013) Breton single malt whisky from Distillerie Warenghem 40% ABV, €18.90 from E. Leclerc, St. Hilaire du Harcouët Score 68/100 What they say: Warenghem Distillery : the heart of Breton spirits for over 100 years. At the… Continue reading

    Armorik Edition Originale

  • Oban 14 Years Old

    Oban 14 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score 68/100 What they say: Part of Diageo’s ‘Classic Malts Range’ launched in 1988. The 14 years old is the basic expression out of the Oban distillery established… Continue reading

    Oban 14 Years Old

  • Strathisla 12 Years Old

    Strathisla 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £28 for 70cl. Score 68/100 What they say: Strathisla is produced by Chivas Brothers which is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine… Continue reading

    Strathisla 12 Years Old

  • Inchgower 14 Years Old Flora and Fauna

    Inchgower 14 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2012) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Inchgower distillery Bottling: Diageo, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £40 Score 68/100 What they say: The Oystercatcher is a common sight around the Inchgower… Continue reading

    Inchgower 14 Years Old Flora and Fauna