scotch whisky – Whisky Reviews

SMWS Cask No: 28.75 “Teuchter Flâneur”

Posted on July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 by Neill Murphy

Neill Murphy reviews a single cask single malt Scotch whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS). Cask No28.75 Teuchter Flaneur. Distilled at Tulllibardine in the Scottish Highlands.

The Woodsman Blended Scotch

Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Neill Murphy

The Woodsman is an affordable blended Scotch whisky from Whyte & Mackay

News: Elixir Distillers Acquires Tormore Distillery

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Neill Murphy

Exciting news as Elixir Distillers announce deal to purchase Tormore Distillery in Speyside from Pernod Ricard.

News: Tamnavulin Launches White Wine Cask Edition

Posted on April 27, 2022April 22, 2022 by Neill Murphy

News of a new release from Speyside's Tamnavulin distillery. The new White Wine Cask Edition is available now in the UK with the US and European markets following in the coming months

News: Glasgow 1770 Just Got Bigger

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Neill Murphy

Big news from Glasgow as the Glasgow Distillery Company reveal new larger bottles for their 1770 single malt Scotch whisky range.

Falling in love with an island

Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by Neill Murphy

Recounting the story of my first visit to Islay. A weekend that changed my life and had me falling in love with a place in a way I never had before.

Watt Whisky Single Casks Spring ’22

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Neill Murphy

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.

Torabhaig Legacy 2017

Posted on April 29, 2021December 1, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews the Torabhaig Legacy 2017 single malt Scotch whisky from the new distillery on the isle of Skye. Bottled at 46%.

Benriach Ten Comes to Waitrose

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Global drinks company Brown Forman, owner of Benriach distillery has secured its first deal with supermarket giant Waitrose & Partners. From 22nd April the distillery's new Original Ten will be available across 175 Waitrose Stores.

Skene Finest Scotch Whiskies – Blair Athol, Tomatin and Bunnahabhain

Posted on January 25, 2021November 30, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Three value for money single cask single malts from Skene Whisky. Distilled at Blair Athol, Tomatin and Bunnahabhain.

Murray McDavid Deanston 21 Year Old

Posted on October 30, 2020October 16, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill delves into the dark side of the scotch whisky industry and reviews a 21 year old Deanston single malt, bottled by Murray McDavid.

Beer Review: Ardbeg / Williams Bros “The Shortie” Smoky Porter

Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2021 by Neill Murphy

Neill reviews The Shortie - a smoky porter created by Williams Brothers Brewing in partnership with Ardbeg Distillery. Released in support of Brewgooder.