A balanced and mature Islay blended malt with coastal smoke, gentle peat, and measured sweetness. Here’s what I found in the Living Souls 19 Year Old.
Author: Parker
A smoky, coastal Islay blend with layers of Laphroaig-style peat and citrus—my thoughts on this C. Dully & Sansibar collaboration.
Tried the Ardara 2025 Irish Single Malt and found it impressively mellow with a soft fruit character. A gentle dram with plenty of everyday charm.
A balanced Highland single malt with orchard fruit, barley sweetness and gentle oak. Aged 17 years, part of Diageo’s 2025 Special Releases.
Matured in ex-rum and bourbon casks, this Teeling 21 Year Old whiskey brings a well-balanced mix of tropical fruit, spice, and gentle oak.
A balanced dram with delicate peat and bright sweetness, this Glasgow 1770 8-year-old offers a fresh take on peat matured in ex-bourbon wood.
A young but characterful blend from Thompson Bros and Living Souls, showing off grain-forward charm and surprising depth for its age.
A unique Korean single malt aged in coffee casks—Ki One Coffee Cask offers a bold, distinctive character that blends dark roast notes with youthful malt.
A fresh, barley-led Lowland single malt with crisp orchard fruit, grassiness, and restrained oak. Subtle, honest, and thoughtfully made.
I tasted the Hibiki Japanese Harmony to see if its balanced, floral profile lives up to its reputation. Here’s how it performed from nose to finish.