The Single Malts of Scotland – Ardmore 2009
I am a huge fan of a curveball in a whisky tasting. Veering away from what people expect is important – it keeps them guessing about what might come next, […]
Independent Bottling
Heart Cut – #15 – Starward
Confirmation bias is a powerful thing. I knew that I was going to like this whisky before I even opened it. I’ve been a Starward fan since first trying their […]
The Heart Cut – Nc’Nean
One of the main joys of the whisky world is the lovely people who are in it. Meeting Georgie and Fab at Exploring Whisky: Bristol was a real joy. They are a […]
Milroy’s Soho Selection – Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Christmas is a funny old season. With all the extra life admin that it brings, it can often feel like a thing to survive rather than enjoy. However, this year […]
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 […]
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, […]
Whisky Broker – Glen Grant – 28 Year Old
Aroma: This a honey sweet whisky, full of buttery sweet pastry aromas. There is rich, tart apple aroma that combines with a round wide woodenness. Something about it is musty and minty at the same […]