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June 8, 2018

Littlemill 12 year old Italian Full Proof

A robust Littlemill intended for the Italian market in the 1980’s and the subject of time.

January 7, 2018

Whiskybase Gathering Inverness closed distillery tasting

We’re in Rotterdam at the Whiskybase Gathering with Phil from Dornoch to experience the lost trio of Inverness distilleries.

November 11, 2017

Glen Albyn 1975 Rare Malts 26 year old

A large proportion of life today seems to revolve around supermarkets. Here at Malt we can just recall the final days of freedom without these..

June 17, 2017

Closed distillery and lost malts tasting

Regulars here will know that my local city is Edinburgh and it’s a hotbed of whisky shops, events and tastings; most of which I tend..

February 23, 2017

Glen Esk 1984 – 31 Year Old Cooper’s Choice

A mighty old whisky from the closed distillery of Glenesk – or is that Glen Esk?

June 10, 2016

Adelphi 1975 Port Ellen 24 year old

A Port Ellen amongst friends.

January 18, 2016

Rosebank 1981 – Rare Malts – 20 Year Old

A very rare whisky indeed – a Rosebank from the highly sought-after Rare Malts Selection

December 28, 2015

Mosstowie 1975 – Spirit of Scotland

When is a distillery not a distillery? When it’s a pair of stills

Grain

September 16, 2015

Càrn Mòr Garnheath 1974 41 year old

It’s a closed distillery with the Càrn Mòr Garnheath 1974 41 year old.

August 9, 2015

Rosebank Flora and Fauna 12 year old

We’re kicking off a trio of Rosebank reviews over the coming weeks from the classic Lowland distillery. Enthusiasts still scratch their head when trying to..

May 18, 2015

Caperdonich – 1994 Berrys’ Own Selection

A closed distillery with a curious history, and that produces a curious whisky

Features

May 4, 2015

St Magdalene Distillery Visit

With most of the UK whisky community it seems deciding to spend their Bank Holiday online trying to purchase the new Ardbeg release, I decided..

April 20, 2015

Glenlochy 1974 – Gordon & MacPhail

A lovely whisky from a forgotten distillery in Fort William

Single Malt

February 8, 2015

Cadenhead’s St Magdalene 32 year old

Lowland distilleries are finding new avenues of appreciation as many whisky enthusiasts seek out malt from Littlemill, Rosebank and St Magdalene also known as Linlithgow…

January 26, 2015

Rosebank 12 Year Old (George Strachan)

A rare and old whisky from a closed distillery, Rosebank – one of the legendary Lowland whisky producers

Grain
Scotch

November 25, 2014

Cambus 1991 – 22 Years Old (Signatory)

Thi single grain whisky I’m about to talk about was distilled at Cambus on July 24th 1991. Two years later, in 1993, the distillery closed down

Grain
Scotch

October 21, 2013

Clan Denny Port Dundas – 21 Year Old Single Grain

Grain whisky. An unsung hero in whisky production, it’s usually used in a formula for blends, but increasingly so it’s becoming well-respected in its own..

July 22, 2013

Hanyu 1988/2007 Cask 9501, Japanese Oak Finish

A very brief review, while I have a window of opportunity (I’m getting married next week – more on that soon). Therefore, this will be..

July 11, 2013

Port Ellen 1982 – Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & Macphail)

Port Ellen – legendary distillery, founded in 1825, mothballed since 1983, and whose whisky is highly sought by collectors. We’ve been told for years that..

May 23, 2013

Ichiro’s Malt Hanyu 23 Year Old Cask Strength

Back to Japan! And back with Ichiro. The Hanyu Distillery ceased operations over a decade ago, and I talked a little bit about it in..