8.7
3 min read
A wonderfully impressive second showing from Torabhaig with the Allt Gleann, who are really starting to win me over.
8.7
8.6
1 min read
The Arran 1996 24 Years for The Whisky Exchange is not what you would expect, but it isn't not bad. It's actually one of the more singular whiskies I've had in a while.
2 min read
The white wine is strong in this Arran 2013 7 Years from The Fisherman's Retreat, almost to the point of overpowering, but bottled at probably just the right time.
1 min read
Tobermory has a sort of funky flavour profile that you won't soon encounter at any other distillery, save for maybe Ben Nevis.
4 min read
A closer look at three releases from a young independent bottler from Belgium, Double-V.
1 min read
In a first, this Talisker 8 Years from this year's Special Releases was finished in Caribbean rum casks. Or is it?
1 min read
I suspect this new Ledaig from the WhiskyNerds isn't a crowd pleaser, but it has much to offer and improves with every sip.
1 min read
A seriously good showing from Talisker, a distillery that despite much criticism for its many NAS offerings has a reputation to uphold. If anything, this rather cheap (it really is!) single malt lifts that reputation even higher.
1 min read
In the last year or so I've tasted quite a few wine-influenced whiskies — and I enjoyed them more than I expected. This Arran is an exception.
1 min read
The Highland Park Valknut matured in American oak sherry seasoned casks and the packaging was designed by... Wait, that's one thing I don't care about. Let's just taste.
1 min read
Somewhat challenging and not boring, but the flavours don't come together entirely.
1 min read
Rather a good, well-matured Arran that was an absolute steal at its original price.
