Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Review
From Werther’s Originals on the nose to memories of my mother’s blackberry marmalade and my grandfather’s liquorice root tea, this Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique turned out to be a surprisingly personal dram.
World Whisky
Dubhghlas Peatsie Tawny Port Review
Dubhghlas Week comes to an end with Peatsie Tawny Port, a three-year-old, 62.47% ABV peated Dutch single malt packed with old wood, tar, cherry syrup, dark chocolate and espresso. Can the final inaugural release save the best for last?
Dubhghlas Peatsie Ruby Port Review
The second dram of Dubhghlas Week takes Peatsie into a first-fill Ruby Port quarter cask. Expect ripe fruit, old-school candy, herbs, savoury peat and a few unexpected turns at a powerful 62.58% ABV.
Dubhghlas Peatsie Palo Cortado Review
Dubhghlas Distillery has finally released its first whisky. I taste Peatsie Palo Cortado, a three-year-old Dutch single malt matured in a Palo Cortado quarter cask and bottled at a formidable 62.80% ABV.
Suntory Ao Review
Suntory Ao brings together whiskies from five different countries into one remarkably balanced world blend. But does this ambitious Japanese release justify its premium price, or is Ichiro’s Malt & Grain still the better buy? Here’s my honest take.
Lot No. 40 Rye Review
Lot No. 40 is the bottle that changed my perception of Canadian whisky. First introduced to me by Michael at Café Zilt, this 100% rye whisky delivers far more character than many drinkers expect from the category. With notes of rye bread, cracked pepper, herbs, cedar wood and citrus, it remains one of the most distinctive and influential Canadian whiskies available today. In this Lot No. 40 Rye Review, I revisit a bottle that continues to prove just how exciting Canadian rye can be.
Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Cask Review
This Kavalans Solist Fino Sherry Cask Review explores one of Taiwan’s boldest and most complex single malts. Matured in rare Fino sherry casks and bottled at 58.6% ABV, Kavalan delivers explosive tropical fruit, dry nuttiness, and remarkable depth shaped by Taiwan’s intense climate.
Indri Trini vs Starward Left Field
Indri Trini vs Starward Left Field is a side-by-side look at two affordable New World whiskies shaped by climate, cask innovation, and bold flavour. A perfect starting point for modern whisky exploration.
Crown Royal Review
Crown Royal is a smooth, elegant Canadian whisky created for a royal visit, offering soft citrus, gentle spice, and an easy-drinking profile built for balance.
Cley Canasta
Cley Canasta is a bold, dessert-driven Dutch single malt from Cley Distillery, finished in Canasta casks for a burst of cherry syrup, strawberry compote, espresso and cacao. With Cley’s new distillery location set to open soon, this dram feels like a delicious preview of one of the most promising whisky producers in the Netherlands.