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 […]
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
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
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
Some whiskies are made for tasting—others for celebrating life’s biggest milestones. In this Glenmorangie Signet review, I revisit a bottle opened to mark the birth of my son and explore its rich layers of chocolate, spice, red fruit, and luxurious depth. A beautifully balanced dram that more than earns its premium reputation.
It’s been a while my friends! One week ago I’ve become a dad for the first time and obviously my time was spent elsewhere. But I’m back with a whole lot of insipiration! So, let’s kick things off with a
Douglas Laing bottled this stunning Port Ellen XOP 40 year old in honour of their 75th anniversary. The stuff of legends!
It’s been a while my friends! No worries though, I haven’t given up the hobby. But with both a new (whisky related) education, a baby on the way and a new house to move to… I’ve simply been a bit
This distillery needs no introduction, nor does the dram itself. As soon as you pop the cork on this bottle, the story tells itself. The same can be said about the man who I got the sample of this magnificent
After reviewing the excellent Hogshead Islay 13 (a secret Ardbeg), I got the taste for another Ardbeg review. So, for today’s review I chose Ardbeg’s latest release, the Ardbeg Anthology Unicorns Tale. This second release in the Anthology series is
