Tasting the Foursquare ECS Mandamus: a punchy, cask-strength Barbados rum aged in ex-Port barrels with rich notes of red fruits, spice, and oak.
Tasted this Islay blended malt from Hunter Laing and found a balanced dram with soft peat, coastal notes, and gentle spice for the price.
A quietly complex Strathmill 1996 from Halcyon Spirits, showing gentle fruits, soft oak, and delicate spice from over two decades in a single cask.
Tasting Nc’Nean’s Organic Single Malt: a clean, light, and subtly fruity whisky that brings a new take on Highland style with sustainable roots.
My tasting notes on three distinct Jamaican rums – WP, Hampden, and Clarendon – each revealing a different facet of the island’s bold rum character.
Tasted the Glen Scotia 12 Year Old 2025 – a Campbeltown single malt offering fresh citrus, subtle maritime smoke, and great balance at an honest price.
I tried this rare Macallan aged in red wine casks for the 60th Bond anniversary—complex, dry, and bold, with a savoury twist that’s far from typical.
I tasted Gordon & MacPhail’s 85-Year Glenlivet—complex, elegant, and surprisingly alive for its age. A whisky rooted in craft and careful time.
A well-structured single malt with rich sherry character and subtle oak spice, Macallan 18 Double Cask delivers on both complexity and polish.
A complex and rewarding whisky, Loch Lomond Remarkable Alchemy balances spice, fruit, and smoke with impressive harmony. Here’s my honest take after tasting.