A World Whisky Blog with An Array of Voices

Scotch

April 22, 2021

Old Perth and Mac-Talla

Today I am reviewing whiskies sent to both Jason and I through James at Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers. Formerly known as Morrison & Mackay, they underwent another rebranding in October 2020.

World Whisky

April 21, 2021

Green Spot, Yellow Spot, and Jameson Black Barrel

Half of the Spot range from the New Midleton Distillery is finally in my local market. When the big boys decide to bring in a brand from their portfolio to the (usually very late) Philippines market, it means the brand is taking off in terms of allocation and popularity. Consequently, here I go with my first Irish whisky reviews on Malt.

Scotch

April 20, 2021

Signatory Vintage Glenlossie 2007

I hope novice drinkers don’t make the same mistake as I did and get stuck thinking there is only one style of whisky for you. There is an entire kaleidoscope of smell and taste to be explored.

Scotch

April 19, 2021

Taken for granted?

A Dewar’s 15 and Maker’s Mark.

Cognac

April 18, 2021

Remi Landier Très Vieux Fins Bois

A couple of things, before I get into the meat of this Cognac. The first is on the notion of strength, for you’ll note this..

Warning! Compulsive Content

For some time now I have been flummoxed at auction prices for limited releases. Who pays £1,800 for something that was just £75 18 months..

Scotch

April 16, 2021

Tormore, Edradour, and Ballechin

These are single malts I struggled to acquire after I joined the Malt team back in late 2019, so I’d like to dedicate this review to the Malt writers who reignited my interest in Scotch.

World Whisky

April 15, 2021

Old Tub

In days gone by, Old Tub was the Beam family’s largest selling brand and the namesake of one of the company’s distilleries.

World Whisky

April 14, 2021

Cadenhead’s Chichibu 6 Year Old

Aye, something from Japan and Chichibu so we can at least guarantee it’s 100% Japanese! During my recent interview with Mark Watt for Malt, I..

Scotch

April 13, 2021

Laphroaig Highgrove

I really wish someone can point out what makes this Highgrove so different from contemporary Laphroaigs.

World Whisky

April 12, 2021

Peerless Burnt Ends Bourbon and Apple Pie Rye

Know your pickers. The preponderance of store picks of individual barrels of whiskey has forced shoppers to become more savvy. For all the perceived scarcity..