OB

  • Pacory Hors d’Age

    Pacory Calvados Domfrontais Hors d’Age Calvados Review: Very fruity and fresh, slightly ascerbic and drying fresh oak influence with masses of vanilla throughout to complement the sweetness of the fruits. 85/100 Continue reading

    Pacory Hors d’Age
  • Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram

    Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram whisky review: Possible from a refill casks this is full of sherry, butter and fruit in the classic Glenfarclas style. A touch of wood smoke or cask char keeps this entertaining.84/100 Continue reading

    Glenfarclas 12 Year Old Drinks by the Dram
  • Glendronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe 5896

    The GlenDronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe #5896 whisky review: On reflection perhaps a little underwhelming, I had high hopes for this port matured expression but in the end it lacked a little something that sherry maturation delivers so… Continue reading

    Glendronach 26 Years Old 1992 Port Pipe 5896
  • Glendronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt 416

    The GlenDronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt #416 whisky review: A much fruitier and livelier expression, a real rich and red fruit medley. The end result is a much better balance of fruit to woody elements. A crisp and… Continue reading

    Glendronach 25 Years Old 1993 Oloroso Butt 416
  • Glendronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon 3040

    The GlenDronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon #3040 whisky review: A fantastic PX matured expression from GlenDronach, rich, malty and full-bodied with polished antique oak, spice and dark fruits. It is clear to see where the fame and appetite… Continue reading

    Glendronach 23 Years Old 1995 PX Puncheon 3040
  • Glendronach 16 Years Old Boynsmill

    The GlenDronach 16 Years Old Boynsmill whisky review: Intensely nutty and gently spiced with undertones of rich dark fruits – delicious! 85/100 Continue reading

    Glendronach 16 Years Old Boynsmill
  • Glendronach 10 Years Old Port Wood

    The GlenDronach Port Wood whisky review: Not too sweet and not to sharp, very well balanced. Syrupy and smooth textured with a good weight from GlenDronach’s malty backbone, this feels perfectly constructed. 84/100 Continue reading

    Glendronach 10 Years Old Port Wood
  • Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength

    Jameson 18 Years Old Bow Street Cask Strength whiskey review: Spiced from the unmalted barley and rich and complex from both spirit and maturation, this is slightly removed from the smoothness of your usual Jameson blend and strikes me as… Continue reading

  • Tobermory 12 Years Old

    Tobermory 12 Years Old whisky review: Full of dark sugars, ripe fruits and a hint of spiced pepper, much sharper than the stalwart 10 year old expression but with those flashes of unmistakabley Tobermory qualities. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition

    Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition whisky review: A touch more citric spirit and musty Port cask than usual but still a great expression, loving the strawberry and lime combination in this expression and the general fluffy and jammy sweet qualities. 86/100 Continue reading

    Cragganmore 1997 Distillers Edition