Isle of Raasay – Cask Strength Release – Summerton
The whisky regions of Scotland are complex and no one really seems to agree on how many there are, where they are and how they impact flavour, but one fairly […]
Whisky Review
The Dram Team – Dram Fool – Ardbeg – Red Bag #2
I find few things more frustrating than being somewhere new and not knowing where I am going to find the best food and drink. I always want to find something […]
Nickolls and Perks – White Peak – 4YO
Picking a favourite whisky from a festival is always a very tough job, especially when you are selective and only choosing to drink drams that interest you in the first […]
GlenAllachie – 15 Year Old
Could have, would have, should have… made more space in my suitcase and saved up more whisky purchasing power before going on a whisky trip to Speyside. It was inevitable […]
Fielden Rye Whisky
One of my favourite things about the whisky world is whisky festivals. They are fantastic for so many reasons, but to my mind the top three are: A chance to […]
Dewars – 8YO – Portuguese Smooth
Some times we seek perfection and other times we just take a punt on something that feels good value. Who is to say which this whisky was? Aroma: Green apple […]
Manly Spirits Co. – Coastal Stone – Summerton Club
Whisky is made to be opened, to be drunk and to be shared with friends. Any system, company or product that makes this happen more often is to be lauded […]
Benrinnes – Douglas Laing – Provenance – 8 Year Old
Whilst planning my recent Speyside trip, I had tried to encourage a group of whisky enthusiasts to mount an ascent of Ben Rinnes to see the sunrise. They lacked motivation […]
Dava Way – Dunphail Blended Malt – Oloroso/PX Finish
Aroma: It starts like apple crumble, crisply fruity with a sugary sweet, buttery crumble topping. Taste: The start of the palate is quiet, honeyed and sweet. There are dried fruit notes, […]
GlenAllachie – Distillery Exclusive – 16 Year Old – PX Puncheon
Aroma: Raisins baked into a boozy Christmas cake and brown sugar sweetness with a dark fruity spice. Taste: The start is sugary sweet, with a big dark molasses sugar note. […]