This Kornog from WhiskySponge is a mature and fascinating single malt. Very singular and unlike what you'd encounter in Scotland, yet with enough similarities to not alienate lovers of Scotch whisky.
This Balblair 2005 for The Whisky Exchange might not be very singular, and yet you don't encounter these kind of straightforward, well executed whiskies very often. Does that make sense?
Surprisingly vibrant and medicinal for a 15-year-old Caol Ila, this release by Gordon & MacPhail stands out between all the young, sometimes pre-teen Caol Ila we've seen in recent years.
The Longmorn 2005 15 Years from North Star Spirits may just be the mother of all sherry bombs. It comes at a high price but might actually be worth it.
This is only the second set of releases from the independent label of The Whisky Exchange — a Ledaig 2004, Glenburgie 1998 and heavily-sherried Laphroaig 1998.