A single cask single malt from the Isle of Jura, presented by independent bottler Hunter Laing as a distillery exclusive at Ardnahoe on Islay.
Old Malt Cask Jura (Ardnahoe Distillery Exclusive)
The Cooper’s Choice “Smoking Sherry” Caol Ila
Smoking Sherry is an independently bottled single malt Scotch whisky, produced at Caol Ila distillery in Islay. It's bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company under their Cooper's Choice label.
Signatory Vintage Edradour 2011
An Edradour single malt Scotch whisky bottled by an independent bottler that shares the same owner as the distillery. This whisky is an example of a big sherry-dominant cask.
Single Cask Nation Dailuaine 8-year-old
Single Cask Nation is a US-based independent bottler that has since expanded to other markets. This bourbon-matured Dailuaine single malt is a fine introduction to their wares.
Lady of the Glen Single Casks April ’22 (part 2)
Neill reviews four more excellent drams from independent bottler, Lady of the Glen. There’s single casks from Aultmore, Benriach and Dailuaine and a new Blended Malt named St Bridget’s Kirk
Lady of the Glen Single Casks April ’22 (part 1)
Three single cask single malt Scotch whiskies bottled by Lady of the Glen.
Crabbie’s Yardhead Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The John Crabbie & Co whisky brand is owned by Halewood Spirits. Yardhead is their entry level single malt, named after the location of John Crabbie's Edinburgh HQ. Single malt Scotch whisky reviewed by Neill Murphy.
Dràm Mòr Tobermory 25-Year-Old
A single cask from Tobermory Distillery. Aged for 25 years and finished in a Calvados cask. Bottled by Dràm Mòr, an independent bottler based in Dumbarton in the west of Scotland.
JG Thomson & Co “Rich” Blended Malt
J.G. Thomson is an old wine and spirits trader, revived by The Artisinal Spirits Company to release a new range of innovative spirits. Neill checks out their "Rich" blended malt Scotch whisky.
Dràm Mòr Single Casks Spring ’22
Five new single cask releases from independent bottler, Dram Mor. Single malt Scotch whiskies from Blair Athol, Ben Nevis, Craigellachie, Glenrothes and Deanston distilleries.
Watt Whisky Single Casks Spring ’22
Watt Whisky is the independent bottling arm of the Campbeltown Whisky Company. In this article, Neill reviews four of their latest releases. There's a single grain, two single malt Scotch whiskies and a malt from Israeli distillery, Milk & Honey.
Sheep Dip Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Sheep Dip is a blended malt Scotch whisky owned by Ian Macleod Distillers. Despite the bizarre name, it's a decent quality, affordable every day dram.
James Cree’s Cattle Ranch Whiskey
Neill tastes a budget-friendly bourbon from Tennessee and uncovers an interesting story with links to some of the most infamous names in the history of the Old West.
Dràm Mòr Single Casks (Jan ‘22)
Three intriguing single cask whiskies from the Dram Mor team. Drams come from Macduff, Balblair and there's a teaspooned blended malt from a well-known Islay distillery.
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.
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.
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.
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.