A bold, smoky Campbeltown malt with character and complexity—here’s my hands-on take on the Longrow 100 Proof 2025 release.
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Whisky News
A straightforward and easy-to-drink blend of Jack Daniel’s whiskey and blackberry liqueur, offering an approachable sweetness with a modest bite.
Tasting the peated 2011 Arran reveals herbal smoke, briny depth, and good structure. A confident, coastal dram with character and complexity.
A dram of Ardbeg Dolce offers classic Islay smoke layered with a bold Marsala wine twist—unusual, sweet, and divisive but worth exploring.
Smoky, rich, and well-aged – I revisit Lagavulin 16 to see how it holds up today. A deep, complex dram with strong coastal character.
Tasted a Springbank 13-year-old from a bourbon cask—a direct, well-structured dram with coastal depth and traditional Campbeltown character.
Tasting Velier’s third Magnum Series featuring Hampden Estate rums—a bold, ester-heavy lineup with distinctive character across each expression.
A well-balanced Japanese single malt from Mars Shinshu, Komagatake offers subtle smoke, orchard fruit, and gentle spice in a pleasingly drinkable pour.
A side-by-side tasting of the Tennessee 2003 and Swedish Smögen 2014, both bottled by Wu Dram Clan – rich contrast in style, power, and character.
Tasting Weller 18 Year wheated bourbon reveals soft oak, warm vanilla, and a long, elegant finish. A well-aged expression worth the wait.