Reviews of affordable whisky with some entertaining tales along the way… written by Neill Murphy
A review of a 15 year old Laphroaig from Douglas Laing… and how a Glasgow woman named Bessie came to run one of the most famous Islay distilleries… Continue reading Old Particular Laphroaig 15 Year Old
A review of Cragganmore 12 year old single malt… and the story of the Strathspey Railway. Continue reading Cragganmore 12 Year Old
A review of the new Kilkerran 12 year old single malt… the first from Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown. Continue reading Kilkerran 12 Year Old
A review of Kilchoman 100% Islay… and why it offers a glimpse into the traditions of whisky making in Scotland. Continue reading Kilchoman 100% Islay
A review of a single cask Tamdhu from Wm. Cadenhead… and Charles Doig, the man who shaped the look of Scotland’s distilleries. Continue reading Cadenhead’s Tamdhu 22 Year Old Port Cask
A review of Caol Ila 12 year old single malt from Islay… and the Puffer ships that brought a lifeline to the island’s distilleries. Continue reading Caol Ila 12 Year Old
A review of Glenmorangie’s 10 year old single malt… and why the shape of their still matters… Continue reading Glenmorangie ‘The Original’ 10 Year Old
A review of Dewar’s 12 year old blended scotch whisky… and a focus on the exploits of John Dewar’s son Tommy… Continue reading Dewar’s 12 Year Old
A review of Bruichladdich Islay Barley single malt and a look at the distilleries origins… Continue reading Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2007
A review of Kilkerran ‘Work in Progress’ Vol 6… and the fall of the Whisky City. Continue reading Kilkerran ‘Work in Progress’ Vol. 6