In the introduction to David Stirk’s Independent Scotch, Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun fame, recalls the first time he came across Independently Bottled Whisky, describing it as “unknown distilleries, all packaged… Read More »Independent Bottlers 101: How to Read an Independent Bottler’s Label
In case you missed my previous post, for the next eight or so weeks, I will focus my posts on Independent Bottlers (IBs), alternating between introductory information for those who… Read More »Untamed Independents: SMoS an Orkney Distillery Parcel 11 Review
I am writing this review while on my way to the 2025 Glasgow Whisky Festival, an event that has a special place in my heart. The atmosphere, exhibitors, the people… Read More »An Old Dusty Bottles Special: Ardbeg Renaissance Review
We interrupt our regular programming for some (almost) breaking news: a review of the new regular release from Glen Scotia, the 12 years old. We don’t often see established distilleries… Read More »Glen Scotia 12 year old review: a new core range staple?
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
In this part 3 (of 4, in case you were wondering) on alternatives to popular entry-level malts, I am turning to Sherry-cask influence. Rather than leaning gently into it, like… Read More »Five Alternatives to Tamdhu 12
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
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
All good things must come to an end, and so does this series dedicated to teenage whiskies with today’s review of the anCnoc 18-year-old. There are a lot more iconic… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: anCnoc 18 year old review
After the lone 17 year old from Craigellachie, it is time to end this series with a couple of 18-year-old whiskies. For reasons unknown, unless you consider Craigellachie’s Travel Retail… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: Loch Lomond 18 year old Review