Cost: £20-28 Appearance: Orangey gold Aroma: Lots of barley and brown sugar with a light smokiness. Time in the glass reveals fruitier notes of orange and lemon zest. Taste: Smooth on the palette. Notes of vanilla, orange and sugar initially … Continued
InstaDram: Nose: Strong floral notes, sweetness of orange and rich polished wood. Taste: As this soft, light liquid hits the tongue, there is a floral sweetness that kisses the middle of the palate. It’s bees, summer and a high pollen count. The … Continued
InstaDram: Nose: There is an underlying sweetness to this dram. It is a fairly complex nose which boasts a light cinnamon and spice kick. There is also fruit note, like a smokey orange marmalade seeping into melted butter on freshly toasted … Continued
Blending feels like a word that has still not quite managed to release itself from the grip of a checkered history. When you say the blend, to some people this word is synonymous with cheap spirits, bundled together to keep costs … Continued
Last night was the fifth gathering of our Bristol Whisky Club. We met at our good friend Keir’s house. He had prepared an enormous and incredibly tasty chilli. We had quite a few drams on the evening, but there are … Continued