Reviews

A Quick Dram: Balvenie 14 yo Golden Cask

July 30, 2009 by Lucas +

A wee treat from Sam “Dr. Whisky” Simmons. Thanks! Balvenie 14 yo Golden Cask Rum casks finish 47.8% ABV £45 (Travel Retail only) Colour: Pretty, orangy Nose: Sweeeet. And the more water you add the sweeter it [...]

A Quick Dram: 1.126 (Glenfarclas 40 yo)

July 26, 2009 by Lucas +

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottling 1.126 Glenfarclas 40 yo Distilled: Mar 1965 Bottled: Aug 2005 57.6% ABV Available to the SMWS members Colour: bull blood/leather Nose: Treacle, leather sofa, book cabinet, old linen [...]

A Quick Dram: Laphroaig 18 yo

July 13, 2009 by Lucas +

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Originally I wanted to taste it alongside the 15 yo, but somehow, before I managed to purchase a bottle, the stocks were exhausted. Never mind. I remember the 15 very well, a comparison is inevitable and the bar is pretty [...]

A Quick Dram: Suntori Hibiki 17

July 6, 2009 by Chris +

3 Comments

Suntori Hibiki 17 yo Blended Whisky Japan 43% ABV You can buy it here for£59.49 Colour: An amber necklace Nose: Pears, nail varnish. Strwberries, peaches and cream. Little bit of nuttiness. I spent ages nosing it and got some [...]

Which whisky is better than bad sex?

June 9, 2009 by Lucas +

5 Comments

Ekhm, ekhm. We got a bit lazy recently, I admit. But it’s all Paula’s fault! She has been emailing me all this fantastic material on Feis Ile and what was I supposed to do? Had to fire it out first, right? Ok. [...]