8 Years Old

February 26, 2023

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2013

Smoky and coastal exactly as I expected, quite mealy and herbal in places and some sweetness and nutty nature, perhaps from the finishing? 86/100 Continue reading

November 24, 2021

Octomore 10.2

Sweeter and smokier than 10.1 and a nice addition of both tropical and stone fruits, I don’t think I’d have picked out the Sauternes influence here but in my defence Octomore’s are pretty robust spirit to begin with! 88/100 Continue reading

June 4, 2021

Bunnahabhain Feis Ile 2021: Moine Bordeaux Finish 2013

Deliciously decadent, a smoke and red wine marriage, borders at times on a little inkiness which could be enhanced by the youth of the spirit here which brings so much power to that smoke. Later it is sweet dry and… Continue reading

May 3, 2021

Tullibardine 2012 The Firkin 49

This Tullibardine has a lovely mouthfeel, smooth then zesty, much of the sherry influence from the finish comes later on the palate. 85/100 Continue reading

November 16, 2020

Defilement 8 Years Old Chestnut Cask Finish

Hah a curve ball in the form of this Chestnut wood cask, whilst distinctly not oak, but then again this is not Scotch, it is a blended English whisky so I’m unsure if English whisky regulations exist or preclude the… Continue reading

October 16, 2020

Benromach 8 Years Old 2011 Organic

Very sweet and dessert-led, there is a malty backbone here which props up a lot of fruit and sweetness. Only the reveal gave away this weeks ‘theme’ of Organic. 83/100 Continue reading

October 4, 2020

Kilchoman 8 Years Old 2011 Single Cask 490

Kilchoman 8 Years Old 2011 ‘Unpeated’ Cask 490 RMW Exclusive Whisky Review: Ha! Cheeky Kilchoman putting unpeated distillate together with peated feints and forshots from the previous distillation run. Matured in a first fill ex-bourbon barrel (or hogshead based on… Continue reading

October 4, 2020

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