So, having been amused about the (fake, well, at least let's say 'twisted') news that was permeating the web recently about Lidl's "best whisky in the world" being the 8 years old Queen Margot... I…
Nose: the bourbon casks on this one must have been first fill, or even with some bourbon slashing around, cause the bourbon element is strong. That unmistakeable type of sweetness. Some sugared popcorn…
According to the local rumours this expression combines Jura 19 year old seasoned for 5 years in an 11 year old Palomino Fino sherry cask, Jura 14 year old seasoned for 4 years in a 15 year old Oloroso…
After having seen a big variance and a few rather positive reviews of this one, I decided to pick one up on a whim as I spotted it on special offer as I was walking through Heathrow airport. Colour:…
I got this little 5cl sample for free in my last delivery of Ocado, so I thought I'd take down a few notes for those that may have seen that it's regularly on sale at the supermarket and wonder if it's…
Ever since I saw that JW Green came out on the market with some good reviews, I've been quite curious about it. And spotting a £26.50 deal on Amazon, I just couldn't resist. And, quite pleased I didn't…
So, I'm walking to a meeting in London as I pass by a small tobacco store that also had a few bottles of whisky in the shop window. Threw a glance.. Brora 37... Glendronach 25... huh!? Even though the…
I always throw a sideways glance at the Glenfiddich in the store but never tried one. Until today, when I picked up a 5cl sample-triple out of curiosity: 12yrs "signature malt", 14yrs "rich oak" and…
The bottle has been open 3 months and has about 1/3 left. The nose has light peat, though not the 'smokey' variety but more that of a distant cousin to Lagavulin. It is however very faint. Come to think…
The bottle has been open for about 2 months.The nose has a scent of rum, unmistakenly and not very surprising. Malt sweetness and I also get a whiff of Oloroso (which is strange as I believe this is only…