Caol Ila 2008 12 Years (Roger’s & Torsten Paul Whisky Company)
Torsten Paul Whisky Company has teamed up with Roger’s Whisky Company for a collaboration slash showdown between the two of them. This is a battle between two octave matured Caol Ila.
Kilchoman Machir Bay Cask Strength (Christmas Release)
Merry Christmas everybody! Be safe and please enjoy my review of Kilchoman’s festive whisky, a Cask Strength release of their Machir Bay.
Bunnahabhain 2000 10 Years (Adelphi)
This young Bunnahabhain from Adelphi is comparable to some of those over the top, insanely intense Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask. I know some sherry enthusiasts will absolutely kill for this though.
Bruichladdich 2011 8 Years Edition No. 7 (Fisherman’s Retreat)
A new release from small indie bottler The Fisherman’s Retreat, this Bruichladdich sometimes struggles with the Yalumba red wine cask influence
Blind Tasting #12: Bunnahabhain 2008 11 Years Manzanilla Cask
The Bunnahabhain 2008 11 Years Manzanilla Cask actually co-exists fairly well with the Manzanilla influence. But I’m not entirely convinced.
Blind Tasting #2: Caol Ila 2012 7 Years (Càrn Mòr)
Mental images of Ardbeg sample bottles kept popping up, but this turned out to be a rather tasty Caol Ila from Càrn Mòr.