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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.
TL:DR: Integrity presentation delivers the goods. Like a punchy, intense pineapple & yellow fruit bowl, dressed with lime, dark sugar and spice. Vote*: 7, Very good indeed *Votes are based… Read More »Arran 10 year old review: an impressive & affordable dram worth celebrating.
TL:DR: Proof that even at 40% a whisky doesn’t have to be boring, A sweet and citrusy dram – honey and green lemon notes run throughout this whisky experience. Vote*:… Read More »anCnoc 12 year old review: can a 40% dram deliver the goods?
TL:DR: A thin yet pleasant fruity dram, just leaves you wanting for more. Like listening to a summer pop song with the volume stuck down at 3. Vote: 5… Read More »Glenmorangie 10 year old The Original review: hushed fruitiness
TL:DR: Well-made and relatively complex for an entry level dram, but quality and personal taste clash on this one. Like a novel with parallel storylines which don’t quite come together.… Read More »Glenlivet 12 year old Double Oak review: aiming for complexity
TL:DR: A good entry-level dram. The apple orchard nose is impressive, while simpler on the palate. Fair quality for the price. Vote*: 5.5 Between Average and Good* Votes are based… Read More »Glenfiddich 12 year old: reviewing the world most popular single malt
Where to start my whisky journey? For me, the hardest step when starting to plan pretty much anything is that blank piece of paper in front of you, real or… Read More »Chapter 1 part 1: The Fore-end – Begin at the beginning