TL:DR: The original peat bomb, simple but reliable, delivering even at 40% abv Vote*: 6, Good stuff 5, Average in a god way For the last of my introductory peat drams I am choosing to review the Laphroaig 10 year old. This will probably be a controversial choice, a bit…
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This review of the Talisker Skye was originally supposed to be for the Talisker 10 an iconic example of maritime peat, loved by many. Instead, for once, I voted with my wallet. Here in Italy, the three entry level whiskies from the distillery, the 10 year old, Storm and Skye…
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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 by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points As the first beginner’s peated whisky, I am reviewing the Highland Park 12…
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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 skip this post. Or read on and let me know if you agree with me. This is not a post…
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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 Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points I was not planning to review the Tomatin Legacy next. During the Christmas break,…
Read more about 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, slightly modified to allow half-points If your search engine brought you here to learn more about Aberlour 12, why not…
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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 Average (in a good way). *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points…
Read more about 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 on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points For my second Bourbon cask-influenced dram, I am…
Read more about Arran 10 year old review: an impressive & affordable dram worth celebrating.
Spend more than a few days looking at YouTube whisky videos and you inevitably run across the concept of integrity presented whisky. If you can’t exactly get your head around the concept, or rather why the concept is there, stick with me. I was there and it took me a…
Read more about Intermission: What in the angel’s share is integrity presented whisky?
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*: 6, Good stuff.* Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified to allow half-points After the…
Read more about anCnoc 12 year old review: can a 40% dram deliver the goods?
