Category: Scotch

Cadenheads BenrinnesC
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April 25, 2018

Cadenhead’s Benrinnes 20 year old

A rich Benrinnes from Cadenheads is up for debate.

Inchmurrin 18I
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April 24, 2018

Inchmurrin 18 year old

A welcome gesture means we have a lot of Inchmurrin 18 year old to explore.

Cadenheads Speyside-GlenlivetC
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April 23, 2018

Cadenhead’s Speyside-Glenlivet 26 year old

We check out a Speyside from the latest Cadenhead’s outturn.

Ben Nevis 10B
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April 21, 2018

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old

An excellent whisky for under £40 – and it’s not often you can say that these days.

Glengoyne 21C
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April 17, 2018

Cadenhead’s Glengoyne 21 years old 1996

Did you mean Château Lafite?

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Brandy FinishB
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April 15, 2018

Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Brandy Finish & 2003 PX Finish

A bit of a rant about finishing (and then a review of two good finished whiskies).

North Star Spirits Vega 23 Year OldN
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April 13, 2018

North Star Spirits Vega 23 Year Old

Whisky for me is a journey of exploration and discovery. Likely for many reading this, you feel the same. Personally, I rarely buy the same bottle with any sort of regularity, there are of course a few exceptions such as Redbreast 12. Instead I prefer to meander my way through the wide array of whiskies […]

Mitchells Glengyle blendM
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April 11, 2018

Mitchell’s Glengyle Blend

It’s all about value with the Mitchell’s Glengyle blend.

Caperdonich Maltbarn reviewM
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April 10, 2018

Maltbarn Caperdonich 1994

We take in a Caperdonich release from Maltbarn and lament the state of Scottish whisky.

HIghland Park whisky tastingT
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April 9, 2018

The Highland Park Comparison

Time to slay the dragon, or whatever the Norse equivalent is, as we go back in time with Highland Park.

Fettercairn DramboreeD
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April 8, 2018

Dramboree Fettercairn 2009 7 Years Old

A young Fettercairn bottled to celebrate the annual Dramboree.

Deanston Warehouse tourD
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April 5, 2018

Deanston Warehouse Tour

Deanston have a new confidence and a new warehouse tour option at the distillery – we check it out.

Glenfarclas Whisky ExchangeT
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April 4, 2018

The Whisky Exchange Glenfarclas 15 Year Old 103 Proof

Phil decides to pick up an exclusive bottling of Glenfarclas from The Whisky Exchange.

Cadenheads Smoky embersC
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April 2, 2018

Cadenhead’s Robust Smoky Embers Blend Batch #3

A one-off creation from Cadenheads.

Cadenhead Tomintoul 30T
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April 1, 2018

Tomintoul whisky vertical

A Tomintoul whisky vertical with a difference.

St Magdalene 1978S
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March 31, 2018

St Magdalene 1978 Waterloo Street Engineering

A legendary bottle from the lost St Magdalene distillery provides a mystery dram.

Cadenheads AuchroiskC
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March 30, 2018

Cadenhead’s Auchroisk 16 year old

We work extremely hard to uncover the delights of this Cadenhead’s Auchroisk 16 year old that has partially matured in a Chateau Lafite cask.

Claxton's ArdmoreC
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March 27, 2018

Claxton’s Ardmore 2008 8 year old

A single cask Ardmore from Claxton’s showcasing a bit of Islay influence.

Cadenheads 10 year oldC
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March 26, 2018

Cadenhead’s Highland Park 10 Year Old

Phil stays up all night with a Highland Park – the dirty git.

Gordon & MacPhail Old PulteneyG
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March 25, 2018

Gordon & MacPhail 1973 Old Pulteney Private Collection

A reunion of enthusiasts meant a unicorn whisky had to be found and opened.