Looking back at my reviews, I was surprised that Benromach only appeared on my blog twice. Especially considering it is one of the distilleries most represented in my collection. Those… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: Benromach 15 Year Old Review & Insider Rumours
I opened this series on teenage single malt whiskies with two bottles, the Glencadam 15 and the Glen Scotia 15, which I have enjoyed regularly. It was a great opportunity… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: Old Pulteney 15 Year Old Review
I couldn’t look at whiskies in the 14-18 year old range without looking at one of my permashelf whiskies. So, after the Glencadam 15, today it is time to review… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: Glen Scotia 15 years old Review (2023 vs 2015)
For the past three weeks, summer has exploded here in Italy, with temperatures well over 30°C (90°F and more, for those of you sticking to obsolete temperature units). Not exactly… Read More »Teenage Whisky Kicks: Glencadam 15 year old Review
And so, we get to the (temporary) end of this Global Intermission. Temporary because I have only touched a tiny part of the whisky scene outside of the British Isles.… Read More »A Global Intermisison: Westland Sherry Wood Review
Up to now, this “Global” intermission has been more of an Asian, with stops in India and Japan (once and twice). And while there are other Asian whisky destinations I… Read More »A Global Intermission: Mackmyra Svensk Ek Review
I felt I was halfway done when I picked the Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt to take a first peek into Japanese whisky. That’s because the Miyagikyo is always mentioned together… Read More »A Global Intermission: Nikka Yoichi 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.
If you have followed this blog for a while, you know I like to take a break from Scottish whisky, my main focus, from time to time. So, before moving… Read More »A Global Intermission: Indri Trini Review
It’s review 100 for Road to Dram so t is time to celebrate this small but proud landmark with a look at WM Cadenhead’s February 2025 Releases. From fruit bomb to maritime peat gem, there is something for everyone.