Reviews

Kilchoman STR Cask Matured 2019

June 14, 2019 by Chris +

If you read my account of the launch of Kingsbarns’ inaugural bottling, Dream to Dram, earlier in the year, you may have come across the term ‘STR cask’. If not, let me explain. A brainchild of the late Dr. Jim [...]

The New Balblair Range: 12yo, 15yo, 17yo & 18yo

June 13, 2019 by Chris +

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First Glenrothes, and now Balblair. Until recently, both distilleries released their whisky with the vintage and bottling year emblazoned on the label, which was pretty cool if you were after your birth year or such like, but [...]

Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition

May 24, 2019 by Chris +

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One of my absolute stand out whiskies of last year was Redbreast Dream Cask 32 year old. This magnificent single Pot Still Irish Whiskey completely blew me away, and having spoken to several others who have had the privilege [...]

Glenmorangie 1991 Grand Vintage

May 23, 2019 by Chris +

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I have something rather special on the blog today – a 26 year old Glenmorangie which has been released as the latest expression in the distillery’s Bond House No. 1 Collection. This latest expression brings together two [...]

Tamdhu 15yo & Batch Strength 004

May 16, 2019 by Chris +

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A double whammy from Tamdhu today, as we taste our way through their new 15 year old and the latest release of their Batch Strength – their NAS, cask strength offering. I’ve had the privilege (along with The Drinks Lady) of [...]