Lakes Distillery – The One
Cost: £30 Appearance: White wine lightness Aroma: Tobacco smoke, some underlying spice and dried fruits. Subtle saltiness mixed with milk chocolate. Taste: Smooth with a hint of milk chocolate, spice […]
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Whisky Magazine – Battle of The Blends 1
AfterDram: For us whisky is a spirit like no other. It is timeless, sociable and creates space for experiences like no other drink. Since we started drinking whisky two years […]
Kavalan – Sherry Oak
Finally a chance to review a Taiwanese offering, from the very prestigious and ever more well known King Car Distillery – the Kavalan Sherry Oak. When I tasted this, I […]
Glenfarclas – 105 Cask Strength
InstaDram: Nose: Rich, deep sherry, which is golden sugary sweet, yet sharply citrusy. There is oak hidden within, which develops and smells antique in nature. Taste: Strongly alcoholic, with a rich light […]
Nikka from the Barrel
FullDram: Nikka from the Barrel isn’t a new whisky for me. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle for my birthday in March, it didn’t last long. Even though […]
Compass Box – Circus
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 […]
Claxton’s Whisky – Auchroisk – 25 Year Old
Some drams call for a special occasion and some Monday’s call for a special dram. We were really excited to receive this sample dram from the chaps at Claxton’s and […]
Glenturret – 10 Year Old
This dram was one of the bottles that my parents picked up when they visited the distillery. They were very impressed by tour, the guide and all the generosity for […]
Millstone – 5 Year Old
Number three in our Dutch Weber and Trings tasting session. This was a lovely little malty number, and I think my favourite overall. Whisky for me is a chance to treat […]
Bruichladdich – The Classic Laddie
Whisky is supposed to be an unpretentious spirit, which can be enjoyed by all. There are few whiskies that stay in that category these days, as trend and collectors push […]