Scotch

Category: Scotch

October 6, 2014

Caol Ila Moch

I have often spoken of my love for Caol Ila. It’s one of my favourite distilleries, a much neglected Islay gem.

October 3, 2014

Aultmore – a Tasting of Five Single Malts

Aultmore is coming. (Update: it’s here.) Which is to say, the first distillery bottlings of Aultmore are on the way, as part of John Dewar..

October 1, 2014

Kilchoman 2009 PX Finish – Abbey Whisky Exclusive

I like Abbey Whisky. I like Kilchoman. We should all know how this post is going to go then

September 26, 2014

Interview with whisky writer Ian Buxton

Ian Buxton is one of the UK’s most well-known whisky writers, creator of the ‘101 Whiskies’ series.

Blends

September 24, 2014

The One – British Blended Whisky

Given that the majority of Scottish voters rejected independence, there’s no better time to talk about British whisky

September 22, 2014

Glenfarclas 30 Years Old

I like Glenfarclas. I really do. I think they’re one of the greatest value-for-money distilleries in Scotland.

September 8, 2014

The Macallan Ruby – 1824 Series

I’ve said before that the 1824 series from Macallan, with names such as Amber, Sienna and Ruby, sounds a bit too consciously like a line-up..

September 5, 2014

Highland Park Dark Origins

I do like Highland Park, though I never get around to trying enough of their whiskies. I think their core aged range is pretty reliable,..

September 3, 2014

Scotch Malt Whisky Society – Unboxing

Edit: Since I’ve written this post, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has changed hands. It’s become a much less appealing operation, sacrificing what it was..

September 1, 2014

Cadenhead’s 1842 Live Casks – Islay

Back to blends, back to Cadenhead’s and back to Islay. Regular readers will have noted that I’ve reviewed a few of Cadenhead’s independent releases recently…

August 28, 2014

Auchentoshan Cooper’s Reserve – 14 Years Old

Duty free shopping is an unusual experience these days. There I was, all excited to be on my holiday and making the most of tax-free..

August 25, 2014

Caol Ila 30 Year Old 1983 – Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Yes, I’m beating the Caol Ila drum again. Having already found the perfect Caol Ila, this time I was veering away from the distillery releases..

August 21, 2014

The Dalmore Valour

As I’ve mentioned a few times on Malt, The Dalmore is something of a guilty pleasure for me. Guilty because many whisky geeks frown upon..

Scotch

August 15, 2014

Latest Whisky News

Another couple of weeks pass by, and the world of whisky has plenty to say. First off, Eden brewery in St Andrews is joining the..

August 13, 2014

Bell’s Original

No, I’ve not gone mad. Well not entirely. But what is the point of running a whisky website if I don’t deal with some of..

August 7, 2014

Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin

Laphroaig is one of those reliable Islay distilleries. The basic Laphroaig bottlings of the 10 Year Old and Quarter Cask are ridiculously good value for..