As I write this review we are now just a couple of days removed for Connosr’s very own Whisky and Music festival; Pure. It was quite a weekend and an undoubted success being both very well attended and…

With a capacity of 4.2m L.P.A Glenburgie is one of the largest distilleries currently owned by Chivas. Very little of the distilleries output has ever been released as a single malt by its owners however…

I first sampled this Lochside at The Whisky Show last year when it was still yet to be released. Even among the sheer deluge of wonderful drams tasted that day it still stood out, partly by virtue of the…

Casks of Bowmore distilled in 1993 are, deservedly, held in high regard. The distillery had been recently purchased by Suntory at the time and the new owners took the opportunity to have a serious look…

I recently tasted this Caperdonich for a second time in an “old speyside vertical” along with a 77 Glenlivet from Whisky Doris and a 74 Jack Wiebers Longmorn. It was a high quality trio but the Caperd…

Nose: Initially grassy, chalky and mineral with rubbed orange peel, lemon rind and yellow apple; beautifully old style. With a little time it grows richer with hints of tropical fruit, mainly pineapple…

Nose: Edgy and slightly grassy to start with mineral back notes. Quickly reveals light tropical fruits, pineapple, kiwi and a touch of overripe mango alongside refined linseed and lemon oil. There are…

Casks selected by Luc Timmermans.Nose: Initially lively, tangerine and a hint of mango accompanied by red currants, black cherry and tamarind paste. There are darker elements building with damson jam,…

Nose: Typical ealy 70's Clynelish and as such, stunning. Beeswax and light honey backed by orange blossom, red apple and pear. Some lovely pineapple and papaya builds alongside olive oil and vanilla with…

Nose: Hugely fruity and very lively at first nosing with light mango, banana, pineapple and juicy orange. Red apple pushes through the tropicals and vanilla sits alongside the whole quite wonderfully.…