Review of four Swedish single malt whiskies from High Coast distillery: Älv (delicate vanilla), Hav (oak spice), Timmer (peat ...
German retailer DeinWhisky presented three more white label bottlings from Sansibar, exclusive to the store. There’s Ben Nevis 1997 and Ardbeg 2009, but we’re starting with a Blended Scotch 1976. This ...
Nose: fairly light, with a dialed back funky side. Tangerine, lime, melon and yellow apple. Then broken branches and subtle minty ashes. Almonds and toasted vanilla. Later hints of tobacco leaves and ...
Two rums bottled by The Colours of Rum in 2024, simple as that. We’re having a TDL 2009 (always setting high expectations) and a very, very young Hampden 2023 (much like these sherry and madeira casks ...
Review of the Cragganmore 1986, a single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Decadent Drinks in the WhiskySponge series. Interesting Port influence.
Review of the Japonism 1976, a blended Scotch whisky bottled by Sansibar + Shinanoya. Single cask whisky with a lovely old ...
Here is the second St. Kilian release from The Whisky Jury. This time it says heavily peated but the label doesn’t state a ppm, contrary to the previous release. I felt it was a nice touch of the 2019 ...
Nose: slightly robust, but showing deep fruity notes. Mirabelles, dates and apricots, as well as some dried pear and quince jam. Some currants too. The initial impression is really jammy and rich, ...
Nose: a very balanced mix of bright fruits (apples and pears, lime, subtle banana) with juniper and mint, silver polish and a hint of sunflower oil. Some white flowers. Then also biscuity notes, a ...