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On a journey of whisky discovery

My second favourite kind of delivery… if it’s

My second favourite kind of delivery… if it’s not whisky it better be whisky books! I am diving straight into @djstirk #whiskyopolis!
#whisky #campbeltown #campbeltownwhisky #whiskybook

Which distilleries are doing cask finishes best? @

Which distilleries are doing cask finishes best? @glasgowdistillery is definitely in my top 3. Haven’t had one of their Small Batch series that I didn’t like. But I have a soft spot for their peat + sweet wine takes. So today, for my series on cask finish I am reviewing their Peated Marsala… and yes, I know I am cheating: this one is fully aged in Marsala casks 😅.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #caskstrengthwhisky #marsalawhisky #glasgow1770 #glasgow1770smallbatchseries #lowlandwhisky

Craigellachie 13 is one of my favourite “entry l

Craigellachie 13 is one of my favourite “entry level” single malts. I was curious to see how the Bas Armagnac finish would compare. Does it add an extra level of flavour or spoil a perfectly good base product? As the saying goes… it is in the eye (or tastebuds in this case) of the beholder. What it certainly is, is another well-made product by @craigellachie and extra kudos for delivering an age-stated cask finished product in a world that seems to relegate cask finished whiskies to NAS.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #speyside #speysidewhisky #craigellachie #craigellachiebasarmagnac

Another stop in this series about cask-finished wh

Another stop in this series about cask-finished whiskies and another wine, this time Sauternes. Sauternes cask finishes have been around since the early 2000s (at least as far as I can tell). But rather than pick one of the distilleries carrying cask finish as a lineup stable, I decided to go for one of Scotland’s newer distilleries. Today’s review will look at the Ardnamurchan Sauternes Cask Finish.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #highlandwhisky #ardnamurchan #ardnamurchansauternes @ardnamurchandistillery

Continuing my series on cask finishes, I shift to

Continuing my series on cask finishes, I shift to red wine casks. For today’s review, I’ll taste the Arran Amarone Cask Finish, an annual special release from Lochranza Distillery. I am also taking the opportunity to provide a brief introductory infographic on Amarone to those who mught be interested learning some basic details about this wine and what flavours it can bring to whisky.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #arransinglemalt #arranamaronecaskfinish #winecaskfinish @arranwhisky

Took a bit of time to chase this down and find a w

Took a bit of time to chase this down and find a way to get @djstirk Independent Scotch shipped to Italy. Glad to finally have my copy and very much looking forward to reading it… just had a quick browse and the HMRC discussion in the book should be the basis for a great piece of surrealist theatre 😅!

#whisky #independentbottlers #independentscotchbook

For the next few whisky reviews on Road to Dram I

For the next few whisky reviews on Road to Dram I will be exploring a few cask finished malts. I’m kicking things off with the @murraymcdavid Cask Craft Inchgower finished in Madeira barriques, an approachable and affordable entry into the vast sea of cask finished whiskies.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #inchgower #madeiracask #murraymcdavid #caskcraft

Wrapping up my little detour into Bourbon with thi

Wrapping up my little detour into Bourbon with this review of a whisky I was quite happy to finally get my hands on, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, batch A123. Definitely one for those of us who love cask driven notes.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #elijahcraig #elijahcraigbarrelproof

There are concepts common to Bourbon drinkers, whi

There are concepts common to Bourbon drinkers, which are foreign to those of us who dabble mostly in Single Malts. So, as I continue to explore Bourbon I am taking the chance to explore Heaven Hill’s Henry McKenna Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond, and grab the opportunity get my head around bonded whisky and the frustrating world of whisky Allocation.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #henrymckenna10yr #heavenhill

Does your job affect how you think of whisky? It c

Does your job affect how you think of whisky? It certainly has an influence for me. After spending years looking at the forces shaping certian markets, I always feel I am missing osmething if my focus is too fixed on the end product. Understanding how the peculiarities of each market shape the whisky scene in different countries is somethign I am always curious to understand better. As someone who is mainly a Scottish single malt drinker, the peculiarities of the US market are fascinatng, especially in the context of transparency for the consumer. Today’s review of the Yellowstone Hand Picked SIngle Barrel gives me an opportunity to touch on a couple of these: sourced whiskey and store picks.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #yellowstonebourbon #yellowstonehandpickedcollection

If I could pick a single Bourbon bottle from the s

If I could pick a single Bourbon bottle from the standard lineup of the established brands, it would be Old Forester’s 1920 Prohibition Style. I wish this rich, powerful whisky was widely available in my market. Instead, I’ll need to cross my fingers for another US trip to grab another bottle. So, while I may not be totally objective in my latest review, you shouldn’t let that take away from the quality in the bottle.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #oldforester #oldforester1920

It’s been a while since I reviewed anything on R

It’s been a while since I reviewed anything on Road to Drambesides Scottish whisky, and mostly single malt at that. And since I feel a bit of fatigue seeping in, it’s time to take another short diversion into another side of whisk(e)y.
The next couple of weeks will be dedicated to Bourbon. To kick things off, it is time to look at a classic: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon. I have enjoyed this one a few times in the USA at its original 90 proof: will the export 80 proof version live up to the higher ABV version? Let’s just say that in this case, rather than the proof being in the pudding, it’s the pudding (as a treat) that is in the proof.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #bourbon #kentuckybourbon #buffalotracewhiskey

@dornochdistillery is rapidly becoming the top IB

@dornochdistillery is rapidly becoming the top IB in my collection. And let’s not forget their fantastic blends… third bottle of TB/BSW and counting 😁.
And thanks to @whiskybase for the great service.
#thompsonbros #tbbsw #independentbottler #singlemaltwhisky #linkwooddistillery #royalbrackla #craigellachie

It is only fitting to end this series dedicated to

It is only fitting to end this series dedicated to cask-strength whisky in a place diametrically opposite to where I started, going from Speyside to Islay. I am wrapping things up by reviewing the Laphroaig 10-year-old cask-strength. A heavily peated Islay single malt beloved by many whisky fans: I hope this will get me back on the Laphroaig team after being disappointed by recent versions of the standard 10.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #caskstrengthwhisky #laphroaig #laphroaigcaskstrength @laphroaig

Today’s review of the Ardbeg Uigeadail might be

Today’s review of the Ardbeg Uigeadail might be somewhat crowbarred in my recent series on cask-strength malts, but I’ll make an exception for a bottle that played a role into my whisky journey.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #ardbeg #ardbeguigeadail @ardbeg

I have tiptoed around peat in my latest reviews on

I have tiptoed around peat in my latest reviews on Cask Strength core range whiskies. Finally, it’s time to plunge right into the smoky side of single malt and head to Islay. Starting with Kilchoman’s 2024 core range addition, the Batch Strength, intensely peaty and true to Kilchoman’s house style.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #caskstrengthwhisky #islaywhisky #kilchomandistillery #kilchomanbatchstrength @kilchomandistillery

It’s been a while since I posted anything on my

It’s been a while since I posted anything on my blog. Sometimes priorities need to shift and let’s leave it at that 😅. It feels good that things are finally on the right track and have time to write again.

What better way to get things going than a review of one of my favourite whiskies from one of my favourite distilleries: the 2023 ex-Bourbon release of Kilkerran 8 year old cask strength.

This release might be long gone from the market but rumours tell me that the 2025 release is just around the corner and likely to be another ex-Bourbon bottling 🎉.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #caskstrengthwhisky #kilkerran #glengyledistillery #kilkerran8caskstrength @kilkerransinglemalt

Back from a short work trip to Finland. Grabbed th

Back from a short work trip to Finland. Grabbed this @kyrodistillery sample set at the Airport. Among the mass of overpriced and often disappointing“Duty free” picks, I’d much rather take the opportunity to explore the range of a new distillery I have not tried before. Looking forward to try these over the weekend 😎.
#whisky #ryewhiskey #kyrödistillery #finnishwhisky #finnishryewhisky #travelretail

Finally a lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying a #ryewhi

Finally a lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying a #ryewhiskey flight. After a few stressful weeks it’s nice to have some time to take things slowly and enjoy🙃.
@stauningwhisky @newriff @farnorthspirits @sagamorespirit @corknbottle

No exploration of Single Malt Cask Strength whisky

No exploration of Single Malt Cask Strength whisky would be complete without a stop in Campbeltown. And while for many, the elusive Springbank 12 remains THE cask strength Campbeltown whisky to seek, luckily, there are other great options. Today, I review Glen Scotia Victoriana, 2022 @onlinescotchwa whisky of the year and arguably the most obtainable entry point for those who want a taste of the Wee Toon at Cask Strenght.

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#whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky
#whisky #caskstrengthwhisky #campbeltownwhisky #glenscotia #glenscotiavictoriana @glenscotiamalts

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