Reviews

Ardbeg Supernova tasted

February 5, 2009 by Lucas +

John Hansell, Malt Advocate publisher & editor just posted his review of Ardbeg Supernova on his blog. Here is a chunk of his text that is most interesting to us and also a link, so that you can read the whole thing. We [...]

Blanton’s Gold Edition

February 3, 2009 by Chris +

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Blanton’s* is one of the brands of the Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky. Other whiskeys and bourbons made by them include big names such as Buffalo Trace (obviously), Eagle Rare, Ancient Age or Van Winkle. Lucas: I [...]

Bushmills 16 yo Triple Wood

February 1, 2009 by Chris +

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Picture Source Sat in unbelievably comfy chairs in the Hotel Du Vin, Lucas and I are getting down to the hard business of tasting whisky. Again. While I was savouring the final drops of the Blantons Gold Label, Lucas had a [...]

Bruichladdich 1998 Manzanilla

January 29, 2009 by Lucas +

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Manzanilla in Spanish means “old bathtub”. Well, maybe not exactly. Literally it means “little apple”. It’s a dry style of Fino Sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda. A few oak butts used for aging [...]

Six Nations, five whiskies, one hipflask

January 28, 2009 by Lucas +

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Wondering what whisky to take to Scotland’s games during this 6 Nations tournament? Our friend, Euan Martin* solved the problem for you! Read and never lose hope… As the 6 Nations approaches I have begun to look [...]