The Whiskyphiles

83 points

  • 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

  • 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

  • Glenkinchie 12 Years Old

    True to the cereal, fruit and floral nature, everything in moderation and pleasant. 83/100 Continue reading

    Glenkinchie 12 Years Old

  • 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

  • Tamdhu Batch Strength 4

    Spicy, spirity and perhaps a touch youthful. Develops some lovely flavours but I couldn’t help but think this was markedly youinger than previous versions I had tried. Perhaps the strength, spice and metallic nature just took the shine off this… Continue reading

  • Glen Grant 10 Years Old

    Again light, fresh and zesty with a touch of florality, this aged expression seems much more mealy with cereal and husk notes, another very well presented single malt from Glen Grant. Continue reading

  • Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 3

    A much sweeter expression than the previous batches, highlights the more herbal, floral and spiced nature of the Rye grains used. A touch minty in places but really the Rye spice is highlighted in the finish. Continue reading

  • Yellowstone Select Bourbon

    Great nose and palate, not overly complex but enough wood and spice present to balance out the natural sweetness thanks to the rye inclusion. An accomplished entry-level bourbon. Continue reading

  • Deanston 14 Years Old Organic

    Quite ‘raw’ tasting with more than a hint of copper giving a real new make spirit vibe and lots of sappy wood thanks to the virgin oak finish, overall educational and enjoyable. Continue reading

  • Mannochmore 10 Years Old 2008 Mossburn No. 16

    Works well both at cask strength or reduced, plenty of fruit and a sweet cake-like nature. Continue reading

    Mannochmore 10 Years Old 2008 Mossburn No. 16