Mortlach 15-Year-Old Gordon & Macphail (1970s & 2015)
Reflecting on my initial discussion of Mortlach from three years prior (time flies!), I recall mentioning the need to delve
Distilleries
Reviews from official whisky bottlings from distilleries
Millburn 1978 Gordon & Macphail
Millburn Distillery, Inverness’ eldest among three (with Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor), traces its origins to a farm distillery alongside
Official Glenlivet 12 and Speyside #4 Batch 13 Boutique-y
Glenlivet is a distillery that left an indelible mark on Scotch whisky, particularly in the Speyside region. Many distilleries appended
Six Australian Whiskies and a Brandy from Boutique-y
Australian whisky is experiencing significant growth, prompting questions about its identity on the global stage. Single malt dominates the scene,
Four Indy Balblair
Following the exploration of three independent bottlings from Bowmore, let’s now venture into the realm of another venerable distillery: Balblair.
Three Indy Bowmore
Bowmore stands as Islay’s most ancient licensed distillery, sparking my initial interest for whisky some two decades ago with their
Japanese Blended Whisky 21yo Boutique-y
In the backdrop of Japan’s whisky shortage crisis in 2015, renowned brands such as Nikka and Suntory found themselves grappling
Armorik 2014 157.1 SMWS
Despite the burgeoning French whisky scene and the significant strides made by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in diversifying beyond
Three Rye Whiskies From Overseas
Rye whisky traces its origin to North America, with a history deeply rooted in the early days of European colonisation.
Ardbeg Ar5 & 33.140 SMWS
Independent bottlings from Ardbeg are a rarity, especially those unmistakeably bearing the distillery’s name. According to Whiskybase, a mere nine
Arran 18yo & Lochranza Castle
Surprisingly, my exploration into Arran whiskies has been somewhat limited on my whisky journey. A mere 18 expressions have been
Springbank 10-year-old Palo Cortado
As January 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the passing weeks, realising it’s been a while