Nose: on first approach I’m greeted by distinct notes of ripe cherries buoyed by a wisp of milkiness (akin to the breath of a baby after feeding). The nose develops with background hints of resin and…

There are very few whiskies that I actively dislike. Certainly I prefer some to others, and I'm indifferent to many, but I seldom take an active dislike to a bottling. It seems to me that most whisky…

This upcoming release from Cooley is the oldest grain whiskey they have released to date. I bench-marked it against the 8 year old.Nose: I usually find grain whiskey, even when it's quite tasty, to be…

This is the ultra premium expression from the Blue Label range. Only 330 bottles are available from the current batch.Nose: Starting on light smoke with a slightly mossy - vaguely metallic - note it…

Nose: peat of course but quite sweet and accompanied by something musty. It's like a hint of sweaty sock - not dissimilar to the smell you get with some parma ham. Interesting but I can't make up my mind…

Pull up to the bumper baby!Nose: An awful lot going on here - this is not the most accessible bouquet I've come across but that's not to say I don't relish a challenge! There's an underlying sweetness…

I approached this one with slightly less excitement than I usually do with an SMWS bottling – I haven't been overwhelmed by the Bowmore whisky I've tried in the past. When it comes to Islay I love Ardbeg…

The box and bottle have handwritten labels telling you which batch your bottle comes from and the alcohol level. Mine is batch 28. So I guess unless you've read a review of all the batches it means…

In the UK currently selling at around £21 in Waitrose, this is insanely good value. Even though its matured faster than the 10 year old (8 years I believe) I don't know how they can make something this…

Outstanding. This is a sweet, beautifully balanced, festive, after dinner delight. Nose: oranges, sherry, nutty malt, a hint of tar, candied fruit.Palate: less honeyed than I expected, rich texture,…