Longrow Peated review: trying out peat, Springbank-style
As I approach the end of my entry-level peat exploration, it is time to move away from Islay and on to Campbeltown for today’s review of the non age statement Logrow Peated single malt.
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April 2024
Caol Ila 12 year old review: cosplaying bottles and jazz standards
Today’s review of the Caol Ila 12 is the last Islay stop in this series on peated entry level whiskies. This is a staple in Diageo’s single malt lineup and one of the gateway drams to explore independent bottlings.
Ardbeg 10 years old review – Is this THE Islay peat archetype?
After exploring a peated Islay whisky with a unique character with the Port Charlotte 10, it is time to go back to a more classic (by popular consensus) profile and review the Ardbeg 10 year old and a peek at the time before its launch
Port Charlotte 10 year old review: Islay peat, done differently
Today I am looking at the Port Charlotte 10 year old Heavily Peated, for my series on entry level peated whiskies. This beloved whisky uses a different source of malt from many Islay siblings and a non-traditional cask ageing regime. Curious to see how this translates into the glass.
Lagavulin 8-year-old review and a tale of premiumisation
For my second review of peated entry-level single malts, I am reviewing the Lagavulin 8 year old, and reflecting on how this newer whisky has lead to the price shift of the beloved Lagavulin 16
Peaty Hyperbole: Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year old review
Back to my regular whisky review program, and starting a dive into entry level peated whiskies, with the review of Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yeas old. Is the marketinng hyperbole on this one realistic?
Wee toon adventures, part three: Glen Scotia Master Distiller tour
For the last leg of my Wee Toon adventures, I am off to Glen Scotia for the Master Distiller tour and the accompanying Dunnage Warehouse tasting with a chance to try some unique cask samples.
Cadenhead’s Warehouse tasting: Wee toon adventures, part two
I continue my short break from reviews to share the second part of my highlights from a recent visit to Campbeltown. Today, part two: the Cadenhead’s Warehouse tasting.