Allt-á-Bhainne
I fancied something different tonight so was delighted to find this in my whisky room. It has a light golden colour and fine legs so I guessed I was in for something special The nose is smoky as you’d expect from a whisky that suggests “just enough peat to start a fire”, and there’s also … Continue reading Allt-á-Bhainne →
Bunnahabhain Cask Strength 12 year old
A lovely deep golden colour which invites you to get up close and experience it This dram has been bottled at cask strength which is a massive part of its attraction. The nose is nippy with massive presence and citrus overtones and an undercurrent of dark coffee The palette has huge chocolate flavours synonymous with … Continue reading Bunnahabhain Cask Strength 12 year old →
Powers John’s Lane 12 year old
This came recommended at Dublin Airport Duty Free (thanks Ken!) and is from a distiller I had never experienced. The original spirit was aged in ex bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. The golden colour and great legs suggested a nice dram. And so it transpired. The nose has a woody aroma with … Continue reading Powers John’s Lane 12 year old →
Redbreast PX Edition
A good looking dram that promises much and delivers enormously. It’s from their limited edition range and apparently is highly sought after. I saw this in Dublin Duty Free and thought I’d give it a go as the 12 and 15 year old expressions are SO good. It was also limited to one bottle per … Continue reading Redbreast PX Edition →
GlenAllachie 18 year old
I had tried the 12 year old from GlenAllachie and it was tasty but lacked depth and a long finish so I was keen to experience the 18 year old and it didn’t disappoint. The nose is dark toffee with a wee spicy nip. There’s also lots of vanilla and a bit of honeycomb The … Continue reading GlenAllachie 18 year old →
Bunnahabhain 12 year old
Chilly nights call for a warming dram and this gorgeous golden fella looks like it’ll fit the bill! The nose on this dram suggests that it’ll be sweet, much like you’d get on a sherried whisky, but it also has a salty side that reminds me of a walk along the prom on a stormy … Continue reading Bunnahabhain 12 year old →
Glengoyne 21 year old
The colour of this dram makes you love it before you taste it. The nose is malty with a hint of cinnamon and a little oaky From the first sip this is silky smooth and spicy with notes of rich Sherry and a peppery nip. Overwhelmingly it suggests Christmas cake and honey with dark chocolate … Continue reading Glengoyne 21 year old →
Talisker 10 year old
The warm and welcoming colour of mahogany and fantastic legs makes this dram really inviting The nose is really fresh with a wee nip and lots of smoke. When the smoke clears it’s quite fresh and fruity with overtones of green apple. There’s also the faint hint of Toffos The palette is smokey with toffee … Continue reading Talisker 10 year old →
The Glenlivet Batch Reserve 18 yo
A glorious sight of liquid amber fills the senses with anticipation and it certainly didn’t disappoint The nose of this dram is full of toffee sweetness that eventually gives way to barley sugar and some smokey cereal. There’s also a hint of sweet fruits like baked plums and raisins The palette is a joyous mix … Continue reading The Glenlivet Batch Reserve 18 yo →
Glenmorangie La Santa
A light golden dram that promises much and then delivers Matured in bourbon casks before finishing in Oloroso and Pedro Ximinez Sherry casks which gives it a magnificent golden colour The nose gives lots of caramel and chocolate milk with a wee nip of spice The spice is very evident on the palette, it’s a … Continue reading Glenmorangie La Santa →
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