Tasting Notes

SMWS Advent Calender: Day 1

On the first day of advent we have the Butchershop Quartet caroling for us. Let’s find out if they can all keep a tune!

The Wild North is a Canadian Rye Whisky which has recently become available on the Dutch market, thanks to Maple and More.

Life is a journey and whisky can sometimes take you on a wonderful trip. Let’s see how this Jura Journey fares!

The Singleton 18 is a dear friend of mine’s attempt to sell me on the distillery. Let’s find out if it did!

This Gouden Carolus Single Malt is a special dram for me, as it was made at a little distillery in the hometown of my family!

This Balcones Brimstone seemed a fitting dram for All Hallows’ Eve. Let’s find out how the mighty beast can roar!

Eagle Rare is a defining Bourbon for the category. It offers excellent value as well, if you can get it for the right price.

The master distillers of Laphroaig take you on a journey with the Lore, to find out what their whisky is all about.

This SMWS bottling is aptly named Bee-All and End-All, as the honey notes come thick and heavy from the glass.

The search for excellent value among Islay Single Malts goes on. Will this Kilchoman Machir Bay be the one?