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Whisky tasting notes, all are my personal tasting notes based the standard way of tasting whisky; nose, taste, finish. I also take into account the price / value ratio in these of whisky tastings notes. Every week new whisky tasting notes available, but don’t expect me to come up with new words to identify a smell or taste. I might be creative but no poet.
Tasting notes: Caperdonich 39 yo – Cadenhead
Cadenhead has done its best this year with all these special releases for their 175th anniversary. And this…
Tasting notes: Oban 1969 – 32 year old
A long overdue tasting note for this Oban 1969. I had the chance to try it years ago,…
Tasting notes: Glenfarclas 17 year old
The Glenfarclas distillery has a very extensive core range, which contains 8 age statement whiskies (from 10 to…
Tasting notes: Springbank 15 year old
On the menu today, an older version of the Springbank 15 year old, most likely bottled in 2002.…
Tasting notes: Old Pulteney 21 year old
The Old Pulteney 21 is sadly no more. But a few months ago, I was lucky enough to…
Tasting notes: Ardbeg An Oa
There is a new Ardbeg in town! Not a special release as we have seen a lot in…
Tasting notes: Mars Komagatake Rindo 2012
I have had the chance to try a few Japanese whiskies lateley, but I’ve never tasted a whisky…
Tasting notes: glenlivet 25 year old XXV
Glenlivet 25 year old, that should be something or not? I have had a fair amount of Glenlivet…
Tasting notes: Mackmyra Skördetid
Every season Mackmyra releases a new limited whisky, and the latest edition is Mackmyra Skördetid. Which is Swedish for…
Tasting notes: Caol Ila 25 year old – bottled 2005
In 2010, the Caol Ila 25 year old has been added to Caol Ila’s core range. A great…
Tasting notes: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2017
The Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2017 is already the 6th edition of the annual Loch Gorm releases. The Loch…
Tasting notes: The Balvenie 13 year old – hand filled
It’s been almost a year since I visited the Balvenie Distillery. Their tour is great and I would…
Tasting notes: Springbank 2003 – Cadenhead
This Springbank 2003 is part of a series of 10 single casks, all bottled by Cadenhead to celebrate…
Tasting notes: Craigellachie 1990 – SMWS 44.73
Another one from the SMWS today. A 25 year old Craigellachie (SMWS 44.73) with the dubious name: ‘Long…
Tasting notes: Glenfarclas 2003 – The Family Casks
A first review of a Glenfarclas whisky here on Whiskylifestyle. And that honour goes to a Glenfarclas 2003,…
Tasting notes: Clynelish 1997 – Berry Bros & Rudd
Yes, time for another Clynelish! And this Clynelish 1997 is bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britains oldest…
Tasting notes: Inchmurrin 2003 ‘Law’ – Whisky Nerds
After reviewing Inchmurrin ‘Order’ just a couple a days ago, it is now time for the Inchmurrin 2003…
Tasting notes: Inchmurrin 2003 ‘Order’ – Whisky Nerds
The two new Inchmurrin bottles (also called ‘Law and Order’) selected by the Whisky Nerds are very popular,…
Tasting notes: Kilkerran 8 year old c.s.
With a great first official whisky, Kilkerran 12 year old, and a bunch of fantastic W.I.P.’s, the Glengyle distillery…
Tasting notes: Benromach 1978 – Rare Malts
Finally I had the time to sit down and taste this Benromach 1978 from the Rare Malts Selection.…