Back in 2021 when this bottle was first released it was basically “unobtainium”. We were at the height of the whisky hype and these were snatched up even before they hit the shelves. My new employer (whiskysite.nl) kept a few bottle back however, so they could put them into samples for people to try. I’ve […]
The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark has been on the market since december 2025 and after trying this dram I have to conclude that where The GlenDronach got their timing right, I did not. As I’m trying the Ode to the Dark, while summer is upon us, I find myself in the mood to go
Today I will be reviewing the Fragrant Drops Blair Athol 2009, bottled for Whisky in Leiden 2025! This Blair Athol, fully matured in a Red Wine Barrique, has a very special meaning for me. The Whisky in Leiden event was the very last of my time at Salud Spirits, as I’ve started working for the
Eureka! I think that’s what many an Ardbeg fan must have exclaimed when this bottle was first announced. And that’s not just because of the name on the bottle. It has everything to do with the price. Ardbeg’s committee releases have been (let’s just say it frankly) overpriced and even the quality has been hit
When you know that it was Keiichi Toita’s dream to create an Islay style whisky, made in Japan… You’ll know he must have been happy with this dram! The Akkeshi Claude x Salud Friendship Cask is a single cask bottling in honour of the friendship Claude Whisky and Salud Spirits have built up over the
Today I’ll be reviewing the Paloma Caol Ila 12. A bottling by Goldfinch Whisky Merchants, finished in Palo Cortado Sherry Casks with a healthy ABV of 52%. In the world of Sherry Finishes, Palo Cortado is something special. Palo Cortado is a very rare sherry as only 1-2 percent of all pressed grapes can naturally
Since I started my whisky journey I’ve been lucky enough to have some amazing experiences. Beautiful experiences in the glass, and everything surrounding our beloved dram. From distillery trips, to whisky dinners. But the one experience that still sits at the top of that list is the Thalassa Sailing Trip I took to Scotland together
Getting back on track with my whisky reviews a bit, I could never be too long before two of my great whisky loves would pass the revue again. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and peated whisky from Islay! Today we’ll be having a look at the Menage a Mesquite, a distillery 53 release (a.k.a. Caol
Over the last couple of years of whisky hype we’ve not only seen many more distilleries pop-up in the traditional “Big Five” whisky countries (Scotland, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada & Japan) but also the emergency of many “New World” whiskies. With especially Taiwan (Kavalan), Australia (Starward), India (Amrut, Paul John, Indri), Israel (Milk & Honey) and
I still remember falling head over heels in love with Compass Box whisky at the start of my whisky journey. Not just because they make some absolutely stellar drams, but largely because of John Glaser his almost rebellious view of the whisky world. Breaking tradition where he saw fit (sometimes even leading to disagreements with
