Speymalt 2000 2021
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 […]
Whisky Reviews
Independent whisky reviews with detailed tasting notes, flavour analysis, and honest verdicts on single malts, blends, and world whiskies.
The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark
The GlenDronach Ode to the Dark has been out in the wild since December 2025, and ever since its release it has hovered on my radar like a faint, intriguing whisper. I finally sat down with a glass recently—ironically just
Fragrant Drops Blair Athol 2009
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
Ardbeg Eureka
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
Akkeshi Claude x Salud
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
Paloma Caol Ila 12
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
Thalassa Ardbeg PX
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
Menage a Mesquite
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
Fontagard Single Malt
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
Compass Box Crimson Casks
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