A personal tasting of Clynelish 2001 and Kildalton 2003, two single casks bottled by Milroy’s. Complex, honest drams with distinctive coastal and smoky traits.
Tasting the Chichibu 2025 Edition reveals intricate layers of malt, fruit, and oak, shaped by local barley and traditional floor malting.
A bold, heavily peated whisky from Islay finished in virgin oak casks – Octomore 17.4 delivers intense smoke with real structure and depth.
A personal review of WhiskyShine’s blended malt from Macau and Hong Kong, featuring soft spices, dried fruit, and a smooth finish.
A detailed tasting of Glenrothes 23 Year Old by Boutique-y Whisky Company, with notes on flavour, balance, and the subtle influence of sherry cask aging.
Fresh and grain-forward, this Bruichladdich release showcases Islay barley with a clean profile, subtle oak and a youthful, unpeated style.
A straightforward look at this peated 7-year-old single malt from Annandale, bottled by Thompson Bros for their Mystery Malt Series.
I tried Stoli Jalapeño Vodka expecting heat, but found a crisp, vegetal spirit with a clean finish—balanced enough for cocktails or sipping chilled.
A complex and layered Welsh whisky from a first-fill Madeira cask, Penderyn 2015 offers a bold nose, fruity palate, and warming finish worth exploring.
A balanced and approachable Glen Garioch 10-year-old malt with gentle spice, creamy texture, and a clean Highland profile. Here’s my honest take.