Kilkerran 16 Review 2026
Can an entirely sherry-matured Kilkerran change the mind of a bourbon-cask enthusiast? In this Kilkerran 16 Review 2026, I explore tobacco,…
The 10 Best Peated Islay Whiskies
What are the best peated Islay whiskies under €100? As autumn arrives and the temperatures drop, I’m reaching for the smoky…
Tasting Notes
Weller 12 Review
Weller 12 has become one of bourbon’s most hyped bottles, but is the whisky actually worth it? After finding mine…
Cask Masters Linkwood 12 Review
Tasted completely blind by the DRAM1 Indie Award panel, this 12-year-old Linkwood from Cask Masters divided opinion with its bold…
Chichibu Takarabune Review
The Treasure Ship has arrived. Chichibu Takarabune 10 Year Old concludes Salud Spirits’ remarkable 7EVEN Gods of Fortune series with…
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