Circumstance 2019 / Glentauchers 2013 Thompson Bros
The Thompson Brothers are quite some busy men. On top of their strongly recognised whisky bar, their independent bottling operation
Distilleries
Reviews from official whisky bottlings from distilleries
Glentauchers, Glenrothes and Caol Ila 100 Proof Signatory Vintage
Signatory launched in 2024 its 100 Proof series and we review the earlier Glentauchers, Glenrothes and Caol Ila Signatory 100 Proof releases.
Two Glen Garioch 2003 SMWS
We compare two Glen Garioch 2003 SMWS, as it seems the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has bought and bottled dozens of casks like these.
Glen Moray 1986 SMWS vs 1991 The Whisky Barrel
We review two independently bottled Glen Moray in their thirties: a Glen Moray 1986 SMWS vs 1991 The Whisky Barrel.
Armorik Small Batch Chouchenn
We review the recently released Armorik Small Batch Chouchenn, going full Breton with its new Breton oak and ex-Chouchen casks.
Nine Dingle Celtic Wheel of the Year
Dingle Distillery’s Celtic Wheel of the Year celebrates Irish festivals marking time and seasons and Wren’s Day with nine whiskies.
No Age Declared Blended Malt Masam
We review a blended made by Silvano Samaroli before his death but bottled after he passed: the No Age Declared Blended Malt Masam.
Ardbeg Eureka
For the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Ardbeg got help from a panel of members to select what became the Ardbeg Eureka we review.
Arran Master of Distilling
Back in 2017, Arran launched a short lived series called Master of Distilling, celebrating James McTaggart. We review its two expressions.
Bowmore 2002 Character of Islay/2000 WhiskySponge
We review two bourbon-matured Bowmore released in 2020: a Bowmore 2002 Character of Islay and a 2000 WhiskySponge.
North British 1989 & North of Scotland 1973 Scott’s Selection
We review two ‘North of’ single grains today with North British 1989 & North of Scotland 1973 bottled by Scott’s Selection.
Clynelish 14yo / Cataibh 10yo Chorlton / 2012 SMWS
We review three Clynelish whiskies, one official and two single casks by Chorlton Whisky and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.