Continuing my blended scotch intermission from Singe Malt, today I am reviewing the Thompson Bro.s TB/BSW. The TB/BSW certainly comes with a high reputation, having won the 2023 OSWAs as… Read More »Thompson Bro.s TB/BSW Blended Scotch Review
This review of the Compass Box Artist blend is part of a series of posts where I will explore if the new wave of blended Scotch is a better entry-level… Read More »Blended Scotch Intermission & Compass Box Artist Blend Review
Today I am wrapping up my first steps into peated single malt with a side-by-side quick snap comparison of the three peated entry-level whiskies I reviewed over the past week.… Read More »Side by side tasting: Entry level peated single malt
TL:DR: The original peat bomb, simple but reliable, delivering even at 40% abv Vote*: 6, Good stuff For the last of my introductory peat drams I am choosing to review… Read More »Laphroaig 10 year old review and a sample of Lore
TL:DR: A young mildly peated whisky for the sweet leaning drinkers Vote*: 5 Average (in a good way). *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified… Read More »Talisker Skye review
TL:DR: Training wheels level of peat, but not a bad bottle nonetheless especially if you like sherried drams Vote*: 6, Good stuff *Votes are based on the scoring scale used… Read More »Highland Park 12 year old Viking Honour Review
This post is a part serious/part humorous post aimed at approaching peat as new whisky drinker for the first time. If you are an experienced whisky lover, feel free to… Read More »Approaching Peat as a new Scotch whisky drinker
TL:DR: A vanilla bomb, possibly cloying for some, yet an ideal introductory dram for new whisky drinkers Vote*: 6, Good stuff *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by… Read More »Tomatin Legacy review: a pleasant and unexpected Holiday encounter
TL:DR: simple yet not without character. Appropriately named for the cask influence it shows. Vote*: 5.5, Between Average and Good *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface,… Read More »Aberlour 12 year old Double Cask Matured review
TL:DR: The nice aromas on the nose don’t redeem a watery dram. Triple distilled for smoothness, neutered once diluted to 40%. Vote*: 4.5 Shows some promise and almost gets to… Read More »Auchentoshan 12 year old, Delicate and Layered review: Delicate perhaps. Layered, perhaps not.