Speciality Drinks

Port Askaig 30 yo Cask Strength

February 26, 2013
Thumbnail image for Port Askaig 30 yo Cask Strength

Some very pleasant fruit notes are playing with the peat here. The mouthfeel is unusally creamy for a peated malt. – Rating: 87/100

Port Askaig 19 yo Cask Strength

February 26, 2013
Thumbnail image for Port Askaig 19 yo Cask Strength

Quite a dry dram with a light bitterness on the palate. The finish is a bit timid. – Rating: 84/100

Port Askaig 12 yo

February 25, 2013
Thumbnail image for Port Askaig 12 yo

There is an element of dirtiness in this whisky that adds a wickedly intriguing dimension. The spices in this are delightful. – Rating: 87/100

Midleton 20 yo 1991 For The Whisky Exchange

February 25, 2013
Thumbnail image for Midleton 20 yo 1991 For The Whisky Exchange

This is what Irish whiskey is all about, a true benchmark for the ‘pure potstill’ style. – Rating: 92/100

Caol Ila 19 yo The Whisky Exchange

November 4, 2012
Thumbnail image for Caol Ila 19 yo The Whisky Exchange

Dry and crisp, it feels younger than it actually is. This dram demonstrates how Caol Ila can be bold and elgegant at the same time. – Rating: 88/100

Karuizawa 1982/2012 The Whisky Exchange

October 27, 2012
Thumbnail image for Karuizawa 1982/2012 The Whisky Exchange

A fascinating mix of spice and fruit in this slightly unusual bourbon cask Karuizawa, the wood is always present but does not overwhelm the other flavours. – Rating: 89/100

Elements of Islay Pl1

October 19, 2012
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Pl1

An uncompromising, almost brutal phenolic attack on your tastebuds, but it is not simply a peat monster, it has complex layers of flavours. – Rating: 90/100

Elements of Islay Bw1

September 30, 2012
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Bw1

You need a bit of water to lure the fruity flavours out of their hideout, it is not a typical exponent of this distillery, but a solid one nevertheless. – Rating: 84/100

Elements of Islay Br4

September 28, 2012
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Br4

A delectable dram with a perfectly balanced combination of fruit and sweetness with the wood staying in the background. – Rating: 87/100

Lochside 46 yo 1964 Single Blend TWE

December 31, 2011
Thumbnail image for Lochside 46 yo 1964 Single Blend TWE

The perfect fruit bomb. Fabulous, simply fabulous. This is my favourite dram of 2011. – Rating: 94/100

Elements of Islay Bn1 – Bunnahabhain

December 7, 2011
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Bn1 – Bunnahabhain

This heavily peated Bunnahabhain is quite unusual for the distillery, but it can well compete with the usual suspects. Its oily mouthfeel makes it stand out. – Rating: 86/100

Elements of Islay Br2 – Bruichladdich

December 2, 2011
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Br2 – Bruichladdich

A nice malt, typical for the unpeated Bruichladdich house style, perhaps a bit on the spicy side. – Rating: 84/100

Elements of Islay Kh1 – Kilchoman

November 29, 2011
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Kh1 – Kilchoman

This malt still shows its youth, but it is far from being unenjoyable. Give it a few more years and it should be terrific. – Rating: 81/100

Elements of Islay Ci1 – Caol Ila

December 5, 2010
Thumbnail image for Elements of Islay Ci1 – Caol Ila

The tasting notes may look pretty generic, but this is an excellent example of a typical young Islay malt. Adding water shifts the flavours towards the spices. A brilliant whisky. – Rating: 87/100