They Don’t Make Whisky Like They Used To. Literally.
‘They Don’t Make Whisky Like They Used To.’ That’s right. But it’s because of a lot of things. Production. Materials. Methods. And many other things
How to read a Scotch whisky bottle label
The label of a bottle whisky can show a very low to a large amount of information. But what do this means and what is mandatory?
Glen Garioch 2011 Cadenhead’s / 1998 Thompson Bros
We take a new look at Glen Garioch with indies: Glen Garioch 2011 Cadenhead’s matured in white port and 1998 Thomson Bros from a refill barrel.
Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, 12- and 18-year-old
We review the Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, 12-year-old and two editions of the 18-year-old, from Suntory’s second Japanese distillery.
Tullibardine Sovereign & 2004 The Whisky Agency
After the two large French whisky reviews from Friday and Monday, we turn back to Scotland with a shorter review
7 Peated French Whiskies: Naguelann / Fontagard / Vilanova / Kornog…
We review 7 peated French whiskies from Naguelann, Fontagard, Vilanova, La Piautre, Warenghem (Yeun Elez) & Celtic Whisky Distillerie (Kornog)
7 French Single Malts: Armorik / Fontagard / Glann Ar Mor / Arlett / Cormeil / Vilanova
We review 7 unpeated French single malt whiskies from Armorik, Fontagard, Glann Ar Mor, Arlett, Cormeil and Vilanova.
Ardmore 2009 Whisky Agency / 40yo Whiskyland
We look at two very different indy Ardmore: a 2009 Ruby Port bottled by The Whisky Agency vs. a 40-year-old 1985 Ardmore from Whiskyland.
Strathmill 14yo Le Gus’t / 38yo The Whisky Agency
We cover a new distillery for More Drams: Strathmill, with two indy bottlings: a 14yo 2009 from Le Gus’t, and a 38yo 1988 from The Whisky Agency.
Two Secret Islay ‘A Dream Of Scotland’
We review the Distilled at Secret Islay 14yo German redwine & South Islay 13yo Cream Sherry, bottled by Brühler Whiskyhaus with quarter cask finishes.
Craigellachie 13yo / 17 / Boutique-y / Elixir
We look at the Craigellachie distillery, and try the official Craigellachie 13- and 17-year-old as well as bottlings from Boutique-y and Elixir Distillers.
Glen Grant 28-Year-Old Whisky Broker / 30yo Signatory
We review a pair of nicely aged Glen Grant, with a 28-year-old 1991 Whisky Broker and a 30-year-old 1995 from Signatory Vintage.