85 points

  • Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Single Cask

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish Whisky Review: An impressive colour and palate to match. Quite woody and challenging initially, needs to breathe or a drop of water to relax it a little. An unforgettable single… Continue reading

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Single Cask
  • Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: Odd, fruity and metallic, earthy, nothing in any one direction but clearly unbalanced, but I still quite like it. 85/100 Continue reading

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8
  • Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados

    Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados Calvados Review: Super mellow and smooth, hints of floral sandalwood, oak and apple. 85/100 Continue reading

    Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados
  • Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular 10957

    Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular Whisky Review: Spirit driven though there are hints of vanilla and spice from the cask noticeable in places, orchard fruits, honey and slightly coastal salt-caramel prevail, great. 85/100 Continue reading

    Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular 10957
  • Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition

    Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here… Continue reading

    Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition
  • Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask 7670

    Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask Whisky Review: Pretty full on at cask strength this is packed with fruits and tannins, with water some peppery spice still remains. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Knockando 18 Years Old 1994

    Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 Whisky Review: Quite deep and dark with plenty of woody and malty notes and distinct sherry influence with dried fruits such as raisins, plenty of caramel and toffee also, very nice. 85/100 Continue reading

    Knockando 18 Years Old 1994
  • Knockando 15 Years Old 1999

    Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 Whisky Review: Much more sherried than the 1997 vintage, in texture, colour and flavour. A completely different beast, still with plenty of nutty and floral notes but superior overall. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Michel Huard Vieux Calvados

    Michel Huard Vieux Calvados Calvados Review: A superb floral and almost smokey expression, smoked and toasted almonds abound within a rather complex expression. 85/100 Continue reading

    Michel Huard Vieux Calvados
  • The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3

    The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3 Whisky Review: A definite move in the right direction in this series, delivered at a more approachable ABV. This has a super nose but sadly it is not totally backed up on the palate. Perhaps an… Continue reading

    The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.3