Tasting notes: Miltonduff 1966 – Sestante
A Miltonduff 1966 from the legendary independent bottler Sestante (ceased around 1990). That should say something right? It scores…
Tasting notes: Mortlach 1987 – Cadenhead
A few weeks ago I participated in the Cadenhead warehouse tasting in Campbeltown. And I can tell you…
Tasting notes: Dalwhinnie Distillery Exclusive
I’ve passed the Dalwhinnie Distillery so many times, and only once did I actually stop there to visit the distillery.…
Spirit of Speyside Festival 2017 – day 3
Saturday, 29th April After a very busy schedule yesterday, it was again a little bit early this morning.…
Tasting notes: Glenfiddich 2003 – Spirit of Speyside 2017
As every year, Glenfiddich released a special festival bottling during the Spirit of Speyside Festival. These bottlings are…
Tasting notes: Linkwood 1989 – Cadenhead
You will most likely know by now that Linkwood is high on my list of favourite distilleries and that Cadenhead…
Spirit of Speyside Festival 2017 – Day 2
Friday, 28th April Rise and shine! It is time for Spirit of Speyside festival 2017 – day 2. With…
Spirit of Speyside festival 2017 – Day 1
Thursday, 27th April After a good night’s sleep in the beautiful Station Hotel in Rothes , it was…
Tasting notes: Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release
And here it is the new release from Ardbeg: The Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release, which is named after…
Tasting notes: Caperdonich 1977 – Cadenhead
Another one of Cadenhead today! This time a Caperdonich 1977 with the impressive age of 35 years. A…
Tasting notes: Linkwood 1995 – Cadenhead
A Linkwood 1995 from Cadenhead today. As a fan of Linkwood whisky, I regret that there is only one…
Tasting notes: Clynelish 12 year old
Is it time for another Clynelish? Yes please! This Clynelish 12 year old is bottled for the Friends…
Tasting notes: Tomintoul 1973 – Taste still
Tomintoul is a brand which is getting my attention, especially the older versions. It looks like there are…
Tasting notes: North Port 1976 – Cadenhead
Sometimes you come across a dram that has been offered to you of a distillery you never tried.…
Tasting notes: Caol Ila 1979 – The Whisky Agency
Because Caol Ila is one of my favourite distilleries on Islay, it is always high on my list to taste.…
Tasting notes: Benromach 1973 Heritage
The Benromach 1973 Heritage, what can I say… it feels a bit strange to write a first Benromach tasting…
Tasting notes: Springbank 12 yo Cask Strength, batch 14
With all the fuss going on about the Local Barley release most people might look passed the Springbank…
Tasting notes: Glengoyne 21 year old
This lovely Glengoyne 21 year old was a gift from my parents. After I have tasted the 12 year…
Tasting notes: Caperdonich 1992 – Van Wees
Next up! A Caperdonich 1992 from the Dutch independent bottler Van Wees. Caperdonich is one of the lesser known…
Tasting notes: Bunnahabhain 1999 – Cadenhead
A single cask Bunnahabhain 1999 from independent bottler Cadenhead on the menu today. The Bunnahabhain distillery was founded…