Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Review
From Werther’s Originals on the nose to memories of my mother’s blackberry marmalade and my grandfather’s liquorice root tea, this Kavalan…
Ardnamurchan Tokaji Review
The Ardnamurchan Tokaji Cask Release turns the sweetness dial rather enthusiastically towards eleven. Candied orange, honey and cherries meet pepper, herbs…
Tasting Notes
Chichibu Takarabune Review
The Treasure Ship has arrived. Chichibu Takarabune 10 Year Old concludes Salud Spirits’ remarkable 7EVEN Gods of Fortune series with…
Dubhghlas Peatsie Tawny Port Review
Dubhghlas Week comes to an end with Peatsie Tawny Port, a three-year-old, 62.47% ABV peated Dutch single malt packed with…
Dubhghlas Peatsie Ruby Port Review
The second dram of Dubhghlas Week takes Peatsie into a first-fill Ruby Port quarter cask. Expect ripe fruit, old-school candy,…
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