Words Of Whisky – Reviews, News & Distillery Visits

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Springbank 10 Years (2020)

1 min read

I've consistently overlooked the very affordable and highly praised youngster from this distillery's core range, the Springbank 10 Years. That mistake is now rectified.

8.3

High Coast 2013 – The Nordic Casks (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Interview with Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia Distillery Manager

8.6

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Glen Scotia 2010 Heavy Charred Finish (2021)

8.9

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Secret Speyside 1993 26 Years (Michiel Wigman)

I tasted Martin Foley’s new make spirit back in

With @whiskyfun’s recent high praise of the Spri

The branding leaves no doubt, Smokehead Single Mal

The Allt Gleann is a wonderfully impressive second

You’ve probably already seen Berry Bros & Rudd’s new bottle design, but I wanted to share this very special, personalized bottle of Bunnahabhain 1989. A way too generous gift that’s obviously very much appreciated. I’ll be sure to let as many friends as possible share in Berry Bros’ kindness.

New acquisition: a (hopefully) delicious Benrinnes

Tasting notes

8.2

Timorous Beastie Small Batch (2021)

1 min read

9.1

Benromach 40 Years (2021 Release)

3 min read

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Glenlivet 1976, 2003 & 2004 (Gordon & MacPhail)

5 min read

Interviews

Manager Keith Cruickshank on the success of Benromach

7 min read

Tatsuya Minagawa, Student Becomes Master At Highlander Inn

5 min read

Interview Mark Reynier, Waterford Distillery

9 min read

Distillery Visits

Check out some of my travels over the years...

Tomatin Distillery: Beautiful In All Its Ugliness

This beast of a distillery is a treat to visit, especially when you're lucky enough to get a private tour.

Visiting Jack Daniel’s Distillery In Tennessee

Over a quarter million people visit Jack Daniel's every year. In 2015, I was one of the 250.000 :)

Distillery Visit: Clynelish Is Back On Track

The re-opening of neighbour Brora was the biggest whisky news of 2017. Far less people know that the current Clynelish distillery was actually closed for a large part of the same year, and re-opened halfway through 2017.

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Springbank 10 Years (2020)

1 min read

I've consistently overlooked the very affordable and highly praised youngster from this distillery's core range, the Springbank 10 Years. That mistake is now rectified.

8.3

Miyagikyo Single Malt (2021)

3 min read

What does the current Japanese whisky industry has to offer the average consumer? I'm not so sure. Also, a review of the Miyagikyo Single Malt.

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High Coast 2013 – The Nordic Casks (Berry Bros & Rudd)

4 min read

I'll be diving into Berry Bros & Rudd's Nordic Casks series over the coming weeks, starting today with an impressive sherry matured single malt from High Coast Distillery in Sweden.

Interview with Iain McAlister, Glen Scotia Distillery Manager

9 min read

I hope you enjoy reading my interview with Glen Scotia distillery manager Iain McAlister as much as I enjoyed talking to him.

8.6

Glen Scotia 2010 Heavy Charred Finish (2021)

3 min read

Does Glen Scotia really benefit from Campbeltown's reputation? Plus a closer look at the new Glen Scotia 2010 Heavy Charred Finish for the Netherlands.

Distillery Visits

Visiting Bright & Shiny Dalmunach Distillery

3 min read

Dalmunach will probably mostly produce for blends, but judging from the 4-year old cask sample I tasted, it will one day become a welcome addition to the world of single malt.