Category: Whisky News

Tasting Highland Park Cask Strength Batch 4: rich malt, wood smoke, and dried fruits in a bold yet balanced dram from Orkney.

A balanced, well-structured Armagnac with dried fruit, gentle spice and polished oak – here’s how Laubade 2006 impressed me during a quiet evening tasting.

A deep and balanced Glen Scotia with coastal influence, toasty oak and dark fruit. A confident 14-year-old Campbeltown dram with character to spare.

Gentle and grain-forward, this Dutch single malt offers subtle fruit and spice with a milky finish. An honest take on craft whisky from the Netherlands.

Tasting Isautier’s 18 Year Old rum aged in French oak—nuanced, dry, and layered with subtle spice and tropical depth.

I tasted this aged agricole rhum from Martinique to see how it stands up to its anniversary prestige – complex, dry, with a memorable oaky structure.

A balanced, sherried Glenfarclas bottled for Tiffany’s NY Bar in 2023. Rich nose, mellow palate, and great value for a single cask Speysider.

I spent time with Anohka Cask #63, a single grain whisky that shows real craft. Subtle layers, sweet oak, and a dry finish make it worth a closer look.

Tasting François Voyer Lot 46 revealed refined fruit, rancio depth, and long-aged subtlety. A standout mature Cognac from Grande Champagne.

I tasted the Diwali Edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and found elegant layers of sweetness, smoke, and spice in a luxurious presentation.