value1

Clynelish 18 yo 1995/2014 Single Malts Of Scotland

June 8, 2014
Thumbnail image for Clynelish 18 yo 1995/2014 Single Malts Of Scotland

Pretty spicy with some nice aromas, but somehow this just stays on the surface of what Clynelish can offer. – Rating: 83/100

Clynelish 16 yo Darkness! Oloroso Finish

May 15, 2014
Thumbnail image for Clynelish 16 yo Darkness! Oloroso Finish

Very thick, almost chewy, this whisky has a slightly savoury touch. The sherry is strong in this one, as are the spices. – Rating: 84/100

Macallan 15 yo Darkness! PX Finish

May 14, 2014
Thumbnail image for Macallan 15 yo Darkness! PX Finish

Not really dark at all, but a very nice whisky. The nutty aromas work welll with the sherry fruit, water increases the spiciness. – Rating: 86/100

Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Full Review

May 13, 2014
Thumbnail image for Johnnie Walker Blue Label – Full Review

Nose and palate display two different qualities of gentleness – Rating: 82/100

Glenmorangie Astar

April 9, 2014
Thumbnail image for Glenmorangie Astar

This whisky is most unusual but I really like it. The mushroomy character is actually quite intriguing and the bottling strength of 100 Imperial proof gives it a nice punch. – Rating: 86/100

The Lost Distilleries Blend – Batch 4

March 28, 2014
Thumbnail image for The Lost Distilleries Blend – Batch 4

Nose and palate of this delicate dram are quite different but complement each other very well. The overall character is light and delicate with very little smoke. – Rating: 87/100

John Brown Whisky From Malta

March 4, 2014
Thumbnail image for John Brown Whisky From Malta

Industrial spirit mixed with some vaguely whisky-ish flavourings is my best guess of what this might be. – Rating: 38/100

Puni Alba

February 23, 2014
Thumbnail image for Puni Alba

Of course you can notice that this is a very young spirit, but the strong cask influence takes away some of the newmake character. It is not unpleasant at all, but indeed “Grain Eau de Vie” fits it much better than “Whisky” – Rating: 72/100

Tamdhu 10 yo

February 11, 2014
Thumbnail image for Tamdhu 10 yo

I have read many good reviews about this new Tamdhu standard bottling, but I cannot become friends with it. There is just too little in there to pick up. – Rating: 67/100

Balblair 1975/2012

January 20, 2014
Thumbnail image for Balblair 1975/2012

The rather short and almost trivial finish spoils for me what could have been a very fine and delicate single malt. – Rating: 83/100

Old Pulteney Flotilla 2000

December 18, 2013

It has a nice and fresh nose, but on the palate it feels still somewhat immature. The rather sharp spiciness is not balanced by the other flavours. – Rating: 79/100

Bunnahabhain 40 yo

October 29, 2013
Thumbnail image for Bunnahabhain 40 yo

This oldie has a very rich nose, but it is surprisingly light and fragrant on the palate. Only the price of almost £2000 is a wee bit steep. – Rating: 87/100

Fary Lochan Efterår Batch 1

October 18, 2013
Thumbnail image for Fary Lochan Efterår Batch 1

The wood has done a good job in this new Danish whisky. The young age is well hidden and the flavours are intriguing. Thumbs up for quality, thumbs down for the prohibitive price of €200 for 50 cl. – Rating: 76/100

Glenfarclas Coronation 1953/2013 Speciality Drinks

September 16, 2013
Thumbnail image for Glenfarclas Coronation 1953/2013 Speciality Drinks

An amazing very old Glenfarclas with a fantastic fruitiness underlined by aromatic spices. It has a bit of a wood bite but this does not detract from the glorious aromas that can be found in this whisky. – Rating: 94/100

Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch 1

July 7, 2013
Thumbnail image for Balvenie Tun 1858 Batch 1

One of the finest noses I have ever smelled, and the palate is almost on the same level. It is not really a sherry bomb, the whisky part is just as prominent. Not exactly cheap, though. – Rating: 92/100

Tamdhu 27 yo 1984/2011 Exclusive Malts

June 23, 2013
Thumbnail image for Tamdhu 27 yo 1984/2011 Exclusive Malts

The strong fruit aromas are typical for Tamdhu and make this a very pleasant and sippable dram. – Rating: 84/100

Glenlochy 31 yo 1980/2012 Signatory

June 7, 2013
Thumbnail image for Glenlochy 31 yo 1980/2012 Signatory

The slightly waxy mouthfeel works very well together with a classic and well-balanced flavour profile. – Rating: 87/100

Lark Single Malt Cask Strength 2011 Release

June 5, 2013
Thumbnail image for Lark Single Malt Cask Strength 2011 Release

This single malt almost feels like a grain whisky. While the nose is not very exciting, the palate is full flavoured and delicious. – Rating: 85/100

Edradour 8 yo 2003/2012 Ruby Port

June 5, 2013
Thumbnail image for Edradour 8 yo 2003/2012 Ruby Port

The tasting notes may read worse than the whisky actually is, but this is just too immature and drowned by the wine. – Rating: 77/100

Edradour 18 yo 1993/2012

June 3, 2013
Thumbnail image for Edradour 18 yo 1993/2012

A very nice richly sherried expression with many interesting flavours albeit falling behind a bit in the finish. – Rating: 86/100

← Previous Entries