Tried the Stanhope Bourbon expecting classic sweetness and spice. It turned out to be more nuanced. Here’s what stood out in the glass.
Tasted Little Rest Founder’s Edition – a youthful, oak-driven American whiskey with a mellow profile and clean finish that’s easy to enjoy.
Tasted Talisker 10 for its maritime profile and peaty richness. Smoky, spicy, and briny with a lasting finish – classic Isle of Skye character.
A balanced, oak-forward sip with light citrus and rye spice – here’s my honest take on Hinterhaus Discovery Batch 3.
Balanced and fresh, this 12-year-old Highland whisky finished in Calvados casks delivers crisp orchard fruit and a soft spice that lingers gently.
Tasting Woven Experience No. 20 revealed a powerful, structured blend with smoky depth and northern coastal character.
Approachable and well-crafted, JW Powell American Single Malt delivers toasted grain, fruit, and spice with a soft character, offering decent value for casual sipping.
Tasting Glenlivet’s 25 Year Old, I found a well-aged single malt with elegant sherry influence, silky texture, and balanced depth worth savoring slowly.
I tried the Glen Garioch 12 Year Old and found a fresh, fruity Highland malt with solid structure and appealing spice. Here’s how it tasted from start to finish.
A rich and characterful Irish single malt aged in Oloroso casks for 11 years, offering layered dried fruit, spice, and a soft oak finish.