83 points

  • The Scalasaig Island Hopper Maiden Voyage

    The Scalasaig Island Hopper Maiden Voyage whisky review: A well constructed blend I’m assuming from all island Malts? Good balance of peat & sherry – not too sweet almost classical ‘Highland’ style in fact. Well done 83/100 Continue reading

    The Scalasaig Island Hopper Maiden Voyage
  • The English Original Single Malt Whisky

    The English Original Single Malt Whisky Whisky Review: A rather accomplished expression, perhaps a touch woody in places but balanced by that lovely fruity spirit character which has started to become tropical as well as sweet on the palate. Masses… Continue reading

    The English Original Single Malt Whisky
  • Penderyn Sherrywood

    Penderyn Sherrywood Whisky Review: A much more balanced expression than an out and out Sherrybomb! 83/100 Continue reading

    Penderyn Sherrywood
  • Teaninich 15 Years Old 2004 Ruby Port Finish

    Teaninich 15 Years Old 2004 Ruby Port Finish whisky review: Another masterful finish here, I suspect the original cask had done wonders with vanilla-infusing this whisky, the sweetness is accentuated by strawberry from the port finish, definitely one for sweet-tooths.… Continue reading

  • Aberfeldy 14 Years Old 2005 Single Cask

    Aberfeldy 14 Years Old 2005 whisky review: Another accomplished dram for a bourbon hogshead, a little of Aberfeldy’s honey-like nature shines through in this dram. 83/100 Continue reading

    Aberfeldy 14 Years Old 2005 Single Cask
  • Blair Athol Distillery Only 2019

    Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 6000 Bottles, 2019) ABV: 48% Age: NAS Bottling: OB, Diageo Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Cost: £90 Origin: Blair Athol distillery Vintage: Undeclared What they say See press release here: Blair Athol… Continue reading

  • Drouet Reserve de Jean

    Drouet Reserve de Jean Cognac Review: Deliciously soft and inviting like spiced gingerbread melting in your mouth. 83/100 Continue reading

    Drouet Reserve de Jean
  • The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2

    The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 whisky review: More of the same! The 1st edition was a very drinkable (albeit with a little water required) expression and this follows much in the same vein. Enticingly and subtly different, reflective of the cask… Continue reading

    The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2
  • J. J. Corry The Gael

    J. J. Corry The Gael whisky review: Much more accomplished/complete and very enjoyable. This is the target flavour profile The Chapel Gate Whiskey are aiming for then I expect a highly drinkable series of whiskeys will follow. 83/100 Continue reading

    J. J. Corry The Gael
  • Auchroisk 12 Years Old Batch 7

    Auchroisk 12 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: Another great Speyside expression, good spirit character and balance of light/refill cask influence, this one becomes quite savoury and salty on this finish giving it a nice twist. 83/100 Continue reading

    Auchroisk 12 Years Old Batch 7