I must admit this is the first Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottling I've tried, so I've had to make extra special attempts to stop excitement getting in the way. Apparently excited tastings make…

It's been a long day. I need a quick drink. Too many choices, so instinct kicks in, and it's the Laudale that gets chosen. I can see why, too.I picked this bottle up from Royal Mile Whiskies in London…

While I've encountered Nikka on a few occasions, I've yet to sample any of the blended malt they call "Taketsuru", so I had to make it one to try at the Nikka stand. I suspect this will get very popular…

So this was the last bottle I tasted (or that I have notes for, at least) on the Nikka stand. My writing has grown more spidery, and my taste buds seem to have reached the ability to discern great whisky…