Five Alternatives to: Ledaig 10
For this last (at least for now) of this series looking at alternatives to popular whiskies, I am turning to peat. Today, I will suggest five alternatives to Ledaig 10.… Read More »Five Alternatives to: Ledaig 10
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Five Alternatives to Aberlour 12 Double Cask
As I announced last week, for the next four weeks, I am taking a break from whisky reviews and my personal exploration of whisky. Instead, I am casting my eyes… Read More »Five Alternatives to Aberlour 12 Double Cask
Five Alternatives to Glenfiddich 12
For the next four weeks, I will take a break from whisky reviews and my personal exploration of whisky. Instead, I am casting my eyes back to the early days… Read More »Five Alternatives to Glenfiddich 12
A Global Intermission: Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Review
For the next stop in this little, completely casual, dip into world whisky, I am off to Japan. Today, I will review Nikka’s Miyagikyo Single Malt, the flagship non-age stated expression from the distillery. It also gives me a chance to reflect on why many whisky drinkers are avoiding Japan.
Celebrating the OSWAs – 2021-2023 Best Value whisky face-off video series!
The 2024 Online Scotch Whisky Awards are in full swing. The list of nominations is out, and voting is open. So, I decided to celebrate the OSWAs in my own way. That means gamifying things a bit, organising a small competition between the 2021, 2022 and 2023 OSWAs nominees in my favourite category, the Best Value Whisky, face-off against each other.
Dingle Single Malt Review: the artisanal side of Irish whiskey
As I get to the halfway point of my little Irish “vacation”, I look at the more boutiquey side of Irish whiskey. After the first new distillery in Dublin in years, I am looking at what is currently the best-known artisanal distillery in the Emerald Isle, Dingle Distillery. Today I will review the Dingle Single Malt.
Teeling Single Pot Still Review: bringing back Dublin whiskey
Today’s Teeling Single Pot Still review follows the Redbreast 12 in my short series on entry-level Irish whiskies. Teeling’s logo, a phoenix coming back to lie from a pot still, symbolises the long tradition of the Teeling family in Irish whisky and their rebirth. Will this translate into quality?
Redbreast 12 year old review. Time for an Irish vacation!
After a little diversion, it is time to return to the regular review program. I need a little break from Scottish Whisky to avoid fatigue. So it is time for a short Irish vacation. Today I start with a review of Midleton’s Redbreast 12, one of the Irish whiskies most suggested to beginners.
Campbeltown Loch review: When is batch variation too much?
Today’s post and review of Campbeltown Loch concludes my series exploring Blended Malts with what many consider one of the best blends available. It is also an opportunity to reflect on transparency of information in whisky and ask if we should expect more from Springbank.
Hype-free Campbeltown: Glen Scotia Double Cask review
After a couple of days break it’s time to dive back into funk. In my next three reviews, I will sample the entry-level original bottlings of Campbeltown’s famous distilleries. We start with today’s review of the Glen Scotia Double Cask.