Another day, and yet another distillery has released their first whisky. But this time it is not just any distillery that has reached this long-awaited landmark; it is Lindores Abbey, a distillery ...

I’ve never written a preface to an article before now, but I think this one needs it. Uncle Nearest – as a brand, as the people who represent it – were early additions to the Whiskey Ring family. Fawn ...

If someone says to you “I’m drinking Scotch made on an island,” your first guess for its provenance would probably be an Islay distillery. Yes, Islay is best known for its briny, iodine heavy, burnt ...

Trader Joe’s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Sherry Cask Finish – review Color: Tawny light amber. On the nose: Can’t remember the last time I nosed ethanol up top! Then a shy marzipan emerges once ...

Makers Mark 1973 – Review Color: Bold amber, darkened brass On the nose: Hints of ethanol (much less than its 1983 counterpart). Oak tannin and cherries, dried fruits. In the mouth: Just an unreal ...

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Talisker 18 Years Old – Review 45.8% ABV. £80.49. Colour: Gold. On the nose: Rich toffee, gentle wind-blown smoke, rich juicy cantaloupe melon, bruised apple, some dry ash, more butter toffee, showing ...

Leiper’s Fork Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey – Review On the nose: I’ve been drinking a lot of Armagnac lately, so I’m oddly greeted by a familiar scent: raisin. I love my Armagnac, so the raisin ...

The bottle shape is the same, but the labels have gone from their former overalls-style cover to a more typical sticker label, while retaining the metal band around the middle. Let’s get into the ...

Ki One Korean Single Malt Tiger Edition – Review Virgin American oak casks. 13 months old. 56.2% ABV. Retails for US $80 in South Korea. Colour: Very dark copper, mahogany. On the nose: Intense stone ...

Whisky reviews with objectivity and transparencySome of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. Others do paid-for content with brands. We don’t want to sell advertising. We don’t want ...

Whisky reviews with objectivity and transparencySome of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. Others do paid-for content with brands. We don’t want to sell advertising. We don’t want ...