Longrow Peated review: trying out peat, Springbank-style
As I approach the end of my entry-level peat exploration, it is time to move away from Islay and on to Campbeltown for today’s review of the non age statement Logrow Peated single malt.
Caol Ila 12 year old review: cosplaying bottles and jazz standards
Today’s review of the Caol Ila 12 is the last Islay stop in this series on peated entry level whiskies. This is a staple in Diageo’s single malt lineup and one of the gateway drams to explore independent bottlings.
Ardbeg 10 years old review – Is this THE Islay peat archetype?
After exploring a peated Islay whisky with a unique character with the Port Charlotte 10, it is time to go back to a more classic (by popular consensus) profile and review the Ardbeg 10 year old and a peek at the time before its launch
Port Charlotte 10 year old review: Islay peat, done differently
Today I am looking at the Port Charlotte 10 year old Heavily Peated, for my series on entry level peated whiskies. This beloved whisky uses a different source of malt from many Islay siblings and a non-traditional cask ageing regime. Curious to see how this translates into the glass.
Lagavulin 8-year-old review and a tale of premiumisation
For my second review of peated entry-level single malts, I am reviewing the Lagavulin 8 year old, and reflecting on how this newer whisky has lead to the price shift of the beloved Lagavulin 16
Peaty Hyperbole: Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year old review
Back to my regular whisky review program, and starting a dive into entry level peated whiskies, with the review of Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yeas old. Is the marketinng hyperbole on this one realistic?
Side by side tasting: Entry level peated single malt
Today I am wrapping up my first steps into peated single malt with a side-by-side quick snap comparison of the three peated entry-level whiskies I reviewed over the past week.… Read More »Side by side tasting: Entry level peated single malt
Laphroaig 10 year old review and a sample of Lore
TL:DR: The original peat bomb, simple but reliable, delivering even at 40% abv Vote*: 6, Good stuff For the last of my introductory peat drams I am choosing to review… Read More »Laphroaig 10 year old review and a sample of Lore
Talisker Skye review
TL:DR: A young mildly peated whisky for the sweet leaning drinkers Vote*: 5 Average (in a good way). *Votes are based on the scoring scale used by Dramface, slightly modified… Read More »Talisker Skye review
Highland Park 12 year old Viking Honour Review
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… Read More »Highland Park 12 year old Viking Honour Review
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