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Ardnamurchan AD/05.15 CK.181
Neill reviews a single cask single malt from Ardnamurchan Distillery, bottled in partnership with the Good Spirits Co of Glasgow.
A Visit to The Glenturret
Glenturret has a reasonable claim to being the oldest working distillery in Scotland. That in itself makes it a must-see but the recent takeover by Lalique has brought some interesting developments. I taste the 2021 release of their 10-year-old Peat Smoked single malt.
Mackmyra Stjärnrök
For 15 years now Mackmyra has been releasing single malts that pay homage to the four seasons of its Scandinavian homeland. The latest release is Stjärnrök and it's one of the best in the series so far.
Dràm Mòr Rum (Clarendon & Foursquare)
Independent bottler Dram Mor has, until now, specialised in single cask Scotch whiskies but with their latest release they have delved into the world of rum with bottlings from Foursquare and Clarendon.
Arran Small Batch Rum Cask Finish
Neill reviews a 13-year-old small batch single malt bottling from the Lochranza distillery in Arran. The bottling is available exclusively at the distillery.
Masthouse Column Malt (Whisky Pioneer Subscription)
Neill checks out the new whisky subscription service from Whisky Pioneer with a dram of the Masthouse Column Malt whisky from Copper Rivets distillery.
The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions “Bal Masque”
Bal Masque is the latest in The Lakes Distillery's Whiskymaker's Editions series. The range showcases interesting diversions from their sherry-led house style. Bal Masque is aged in French oak casks.
Loch Lomond Peated Single Grain
Neill checks out a bizarre whisky from Loch Lomond. Made from peated malted barley it has been distilled in column stills, meaning it can't be called single malt.
Pour & Sip Whisky Subscription Box
Pour & Sip is a whIsky subscription service from the team behind Master of Malt. Members receive a box of five carefully curated 30ml samples straight to their door. Neill samples five drams from the Pour & Sip service.
Ardbeg 5-Year-Old “Wee Beastie”
Wee Beastie is a 5 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Ardbeg distillery on the Isle of Islay. WhiskyReviews provides entertaining and infomative opinions on whisky from Neill Murphy.
Machrie Moor Fingal’s Cut Sherry Finish
Machrie Moor is a peated single malt produced at the Arran distillery in Lochranza. It is named after the site of some mysterious standing stones on the west coast of the island. This version is finished in ex-sherry casks.
Benrinnes (North Star Spirits / Good Spirits Co)
Neill checks out a single cask single malt from Benrinnes, bottled by North Star Spirits to celebrate ten years of Glasgow's Good Spirits Co.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 3
Part 3 of a series looking at some single cask releases from Lady of the Glen. There’s four bottlings this time from Tomatin, Dalmunach, Mortlach and Caol Ila. Whisky Reviews by Neill Murphy.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 2
Lady of the Glen is an independent bottler of Scotch whisky. Neill takes a look at single cask bottlings from Fettercairn, Bunnahabhain and Glen Grant distilleries.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks Part 1
Lady of the Glen is an independent bottler of Scotch whiskies. In this article Neill reviews three of their recent releases including bottles from Blair Athol, Port Dundas and Benrinnes.
Watt Whisky Single Casks Part 2
Neill reviews another three single casks from Watt Whisky. This time they come from Glen Elgin in Speyside, Port Dundas in Glasgow and Paul John in Goa, India.
Watt Whisky Single Casks Part 1
Neill checks out three single cask releases from Watt Whisky. There's a 13 year old Linkwood from Speyside, 9 year old Ardmore and a Campbeltown blended malt.
The Gladstone Axe “Black Axe” Blended Malt
The Black Axe is a blended malt whisky from Biggar and Leith's Gladstone Axe brand. The whisky is inspired by William Gladstone, four-time prime minister of the UK.
A Visit to Lagg plus Machrie Moor Single Cask Review
Neill tours Lagg distillery in Arran and tastes a single cask distillery exclusive Machrie Moor single malt. Machrie Moor is a peated malt produced at Lochranza distillery.
GlenAllachie Wine Cask Finishes
Three single malts from the GlenAllachie distillery in Speyside. Each has been finished in a wine cask. There's a Grattamacco cask from Italy along with Sauternes and Rioja versions. Whisky reviews written by Neill Murphy.