I first had this dram at a blind tasting at Maltstock, held by Billy from TWE, and I might say that it was one of […]
Laphroaig 20yo , 1996, TWE Masterpieces 2016
Tag: Islay
Caol Ila 2005, Cask Strength, G&M
I was reading a tasting note for this whisky on twitter, and I was quite surprised someone (nevermind who) was describing it as “Smooth” on […]
More Elements of Islay – Lp7 (Laphroaig)
Ardbeg or Laphroaig? Well, I know a lot of people who will say Laphraoig, and frankly I have to say that if we’re talking modern […]
A couple of Bowmore by Wemyss Malts
Today I am tasting two “sister” casks bottled by Wemyss Malts, both from Bowmore, but they are quite different, as you’re about to see. Wemyss […]
Wemyss Malts ‘blowing on a sea breeze’ – Bunnahabhain 1990
It’s really been ages since I last reviewed a Wemyss single cask, and I am happy to do that again with such a lovely dram […]
Octomore 07.4/ 167 PPM [Virgin Oak] –Review and notes
The latest 7.X Octomore to hit the market is this Virgin oak edition. I’ve read around about this edition after tasting it and it seems […]
Caol Ila 17 year old Unpeated– #Diageo Special Rel. 2015
Going back and tasting a few of the remaining SR 2015.. This Caol Ila is the second affordable whisky of the range (after the excellent […]
SMWS 29.161 – A bodega is burning [Laphraoig]14 yo
Cool wintery nights are THE time for some cracking peated malts, and this SMWS Laphraoig is a good example as any.Another expression released not long […]
Douglas Laing ‘Yula’ 20 yo – Blended Malt
The folks at D.Laing are never resting on their laurels, and they have recently announced the first installement in a trilogy of limited edition island […]
A young 7 yo (said to be) Lagavulin Creative Whisky Company [Whisky Import NL 10th Anniversary]
Whisky Import NL were celebrating their 10th anniversary or birthday, and to commemorate the occasion they bottled a special mystery Islay single malt with the […]