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News: Lochlea To Launch Inaugural Single Malt
Lochlea Distillery in Ayrshire announce the launch of their debut Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The First Release will arrive on Burns Night (January 25th).
Berry Bros & Rudd Winter 2021 Release Part 2
Neill checks out another three bottlings from Berry Bros & Rudd. The London-based independent bottler has produced single casks from Craigellachie, Glentauchers and a vatting of three casks from Caol Ila distillery in Islay.
Berry Bros & Rudd Winter Release 2021 Part 1
Three interesting single cask releases from independent bottler, Berry Bros & Rudd. Drams come from Glenturret and Glen Grant in Scotland and Penderyn in Wales. Whisky reviews by Neill Murphy.
King’s Inch Glasgow Single Malt
King's Inch is a new single malt Scotch whisky distilled in the city of Glasgow at an undisclosed location. The whisky sees Courageous Spirits enter the Scotch market for the first time. Whisky reviews by Neill Murphy.
Darach Whisky 24-year-old Allt-a-Bhainne
Getting 2022 underway with a 24-year-old single cask from allt-a-bhainne distillery, bottled by Darach Whisky - a new independent bottler based in Scotland. Whisky reviews by Neill Murphy.
New Year Dram: Bunnahabhain 25-Year-Old (Berry Bros & Rudd)
WhiskyReviews.net sees out 2021 with a unique single cask single malt Scotch whisky from Bunnahabhain in Islay. Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd. Whisky Reviews by Neill Murphy.
Brewgooder Barrel Aged Whisky Sour
Neill reviews a collaboration between Brewgooder, Vault City Brewing and Bruichladdich. The Barrel Aged Whisky Sour was aged in casks once used to mature The Classic Laddie. It’s bottled at 11% abv and retailed for £12 a bottle.
Laphroaig 10-year-old Sherry Oak Finish
For fans of Islay whisky, the Laphroaig ten year old sherry oak finish should be a hit. This single malt Scotch whisky is bottled at 48% and retails around £60.
Octomore 12.2
Neill reviews the Octomore 12.2 single malt Scotch whisky from Bruichladdich on the Isle of Islay. 12.2 has been finished in ex-Sauternes wine casks.
Mackmyra Vinterglöd
Neill reviews the Mackmyra seasonal release from winter 2018. Vinterglod was finished in casks seasoned with Swedish glogg - in other words, mulled wine, making it the perfect festive dram!
Smokehead Single Malt Pre-Mixed Cans
Neill checks out a pair of pre-mixed drinks from Smokehead Single Malt. There's Smokehead with Ginger Ale and Lime and Smokehead with Cola. Whisky reviews by Neill Murphy.
The Falls of Caledonia Glentauchers 6-Year-Old
An interesting young Speyside malt from the underappreciated Glentauchers distillery bottled by independent bottler, Heroes and Heretics of London.
Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2021 Release
Neill review the latest release from Fettercairn distillery. This 16 year old single malt was matured in ex-sherry casks. Both oloroso and palo cortado solera casks were used to mature the whisky.
1826 Handcrafted Cocktails: Smoky French Martini
Neill samples a pre-mixed Smoky French Martini from 1826 Handcrafted Cocktails. The smoky element is provided by Laphroaig Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
Jura 12 and 18-Year-Old Single Malts
Two single malt Scotch whiskies from the only distillery on the Hebridean isle of Jura. Neill Murphy reviews the 12 and 18 year old single malts from Jura distillery. Whisky Reviews.
Dràm Mòr Single Casks Part 2 (Nov ’21)
Concluding a look at some new releases from Dram Mor. Whiskies come from Glen Moray, Tomatin and Tomintoul distilleries. Whisky Reviews by Neill Murphy.
Dràm Mòr Single Casks Part 1 (Nov ’21)
Neill reviews three interesting single cask whiskies from the Dram Mor group. Whisky comes from Deanston, Speyside and Ben Nevis distilleries.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 3 (Nov ’21)
Concluding a three part series looking at some recent releases from independent bottler Lady of the Glen. Single cask scotch whiskies from Dufftown, Highland Park and Caol Ila.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 2 (Nov ’21)
Neill samples three more single casks from independent bottler, Lady of the Glen. The drams come from Glenlossie, Dufftown and an undisclosed Islay distillery.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 1 (Nov ’21)
Reviewing three new single cask releases from independent bottler, Lady of the Glen. Drams come from Teaninich, Glen Elgin and Ardmore. Whisky Reviews by Neill Murphy.