Whisky Reviews

Spirit of Speyside unveils virtual program

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Details emerge of the first ever virtual Spirit of Speyside festival...

That Boutique-y Whisky Company American Whiskies (James E. Pepper & Reservoir)

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews a pair of whiskies from the States, bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company. A 3 year old Rye from James E. Pepper, finished in Oloroso and a 2 year old Bourbon from Reservoir.

Caol Ila 18 Year Old

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews an 18 year old single malt distilled at Caol Ila, the largest distillery on the isle of Islay.

Glen Scotia 11 Year Old Sherry Double Cask Finish

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews an 11 year old single malt from Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown. The Sherry Double Cask Finish.

Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews the Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition, a recent-ish release from the Whyte & MacKay-owned Speyside distillery.

Ben Bracken Speyside Single Malt (Lidl)

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews Lidl's super-affordable Ben Bracken Speyside single malt.

News: Benriach releases “Smoke Season” single malt

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Details of a new expression from experimental Speyside distillery Benriach. Smoke Season celebrates the time of year peated spirit runs from the stills.