closed distilleries

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?

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

May 18, 2015

Caperdonich – 1994 Berrys’ Own Selection

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

April 20, 2015

Glenlochy 1974 – Gordon & MacPhail

A lovely whisky from a forgotten distillery in Fort William

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..

February 27, 2013

Signatory Caperdonich 1995 – 17 Year Old / Cask #95043

This is one of those annoying reviews. I bought a bottle of the Signatory Caperdonich 1995 – 17 Year Old / Cask #95043 from The..

January 2, 2013

Caperdonich 17 Year Old / The Rare Casks (Abbey Whisky)

Caperdonich is an ex-distillery. Though with a history dating back to 1898, it was purchased by Pernod Ricard in 2001 and, a year later, closed…..

October 15, 2012

Four Karuizawa Whiskies, Single Casks & Spirit of Asama

I’ve banged on about Japanese whisky enough by now to hopefully convert one or two people to its seductive and classy ways. Today, courtesy of..

Japanese

September 5, 2012

Ichiro’s Card Series: Hanyu 2000/2007 3 of Spades

Continuing my enjoyment of Hanyu single malt whisky, I’ve acquired another sample, this time from the famous (in whisky geek circles, at least) card series…

August 25, 2012

Hanyu 21 Year Old

Hanyu distillery, in Japan, is an ex-distillery. It is no more. Since 2000, it has ceased to be. Ichiro Akuto, of Chichibu fame, and also..

June 13, 2012

Port Ellen 27 Year Old Cask Strength (The Golden Cask)

Old whiskies are not always necessarily good ones. Do not be deceived by age statements because, for the most part, they are marketing labels. Some..

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