Tag: Whisky Review
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Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1 Review
“But seriously, Octomore, is that even a real whisky?” That was basically my first reaction when I heard about Octomore. It is a limited whisky produced from one of my favourite distilleries, Bruichladdich. You see, I am not the kind of guy who does things by halves, especially when it comes to food and flavours. If…
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Sullivans Cove French Oak Single Malt Review
Have you ever come across a whisky with so much story and hype behind it, the whisky itself almost takes on a personality? As in, you actually start to think about the whisky as a living thing? This was the case for me for Sullivans Cove French Oak. In case you haven’t heard about this…
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Laphroaig 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Tonight we settle down with one of my most favourite whiskies – Laphroaig 10 Years Old. If you are fortunate enough to have a bottle of Laphroaig 10 Years Old gracing your whisky collection or liquor cabinet, please pour yourself a dram and join me as we indulge in one of the great whisky experiences.…
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Glenfiddich 18 yo Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Today we explore the Speyside whisky region of Scotland, to taste test one of the most famous single malt scotch whiskies – Glenfiddich, the best-selling single malt scotch in the world. Glenfiddich is a defining Speyside whisky – rich with orchard fruits, vanilla and oak – easily approachable, warming, rich and rewarding. Glenfiddich 18 year…
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Whisky Review
A friend recently offered me a chance to try The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, as despite regularly delighting in a fine cigar, I had never sampled this Highland scotch. A claim to the title of “The Cigar Malt” is a bold one, but it has to be said that the complex, urbane nature of this…
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Ardbeg Day Auriverdes Whisky Tasting Review
Auriverdes is the latest offering from mighty peat-smoke maestros Ardbeg. Recently released to coincide with Ardbeg Day 2014, Auriverdes (meaning gold and green, gold from the whisky, green from the bottle) is a limited release, so try it while you can. I must admit to being more than partial to Islay malt in general, not…
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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
The Glenlivet 12 year old – one of the most approachable, friendly and obliging single malt whiskies you are likely to find. A highly regarded scotch from the region of Speyside, loved for its pleasant fruity and vanilla character and, indeed, is one of the best-selling single malt scotches world-wide. The 12 year old expression…
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The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky 12 Year Old Review
Today I will be reviewing an old school Japanese whisky. Yamazaki has been distilling whisky since 1923. The 12 year old is the core expression. The Japanese style of whisky is often described as a scotch copy, but I feel that Japanese whisky, whilst indeed similar, as a subtlety different character all its own. If…