Tasting the Dramfool Red Bag Islay 2020—a bold, young Islay single malt full of coastal peat, smoke, and raw intensity with surprising complexity.
Tried Bowmore Sherry Cask 12 and found it to be a softer, fruitier take on the Islay style, with measured peat and approachable character throughout.
A well-balanced Campbeltown whisky with subtle smoke, cereal character, and coastal charm – my honest take on the Springbank Local Barley 8.
A mellow, well-aged peated Speyside whisky with balanced smoke, dried fruit, and oak. Complex and mature without being overpowering.
Elegantly aged and spirit-forward, the Marquesteau 1979 reveals concentrated oak, dried fruit and spice. My honest take on a bold, traditional Armagnac.
A smoky, sherry-rich dram with depth and grip—full review of my tasting experience with Glendronach Ode to the Embers.
A bold but balanced take on the classic Macallan sherry profile, the 12 Year Old 110 Proof offers intensity, depth, and solid value for seasoned malt fans.
A balanced and full-flavoured dram, GlenDronach Ode to the Valley is a satisfying sherried single malt with depth, charm, and a classic Highland character.
A rich, sherried dram with extra punch—Macallan’s 12 Year Sherry Oak at 110 proof offers a bold yet refined take on a classic.
A detailed comparison of Ben Nevis 1998 and Kildalton 2003 from The Whisky Jury—two complex single malts with very different personalities.