Whisky of the Week

Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition Review

by J Wentzel
03/30/2026

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In the past year or two, major whisky brands have increasingly focused on releases designed for cocktails or to attract new drinkers entering the category. Johnnie Walker, for example, launched Johnnie Walker Black Ruby with a clear eye on mixability and contemporary flavour profiles.Jamesonhas responded in its own way with the Triple Triple series, and today the focus is specifically on the Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition Irish whiskey.

Ardbeg Smokiverse Review – High Gravity, Modest Impact

by J Wentzel
03/16/202603/28/2026

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Ardbeg Day releases have always been a gamble. Over the years, some have been genuinely inspired, while others have leaned heavily on marketing hype rather than flavour delivery. In 2025, to mark 25 years of the Ardbeg Committee, the distillery unveiled the Ardbeg Smokiverse single malt Scotch Islay whisky.

Caol Ila 12 vs Talisker 10: Which Island Icon to Choose?

by J Wentzel
03/02/202603/28/2026

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Another island-versus-island showdown; this time between two of the most characterful maritime single malts on the market. Today, I am deep-diving into Caol Ila 12 vs Talisker 10, two peated island whiskies that have earned cult followings for good reason.

Johnnie Walker Black Ruby Whisky Review

by J Wentzel
02/16/202603/28/2026

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While travelling through OR Tambo International Airport, I stopped at the Duty Free where a Johnnie Walker stand offered tastings of Black Label and Double Black. I skipped straight past both and headed for something newer: Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, Diageo’s fruit-forward twist on the iconic Black Label.

Glenmorangie 19 year old Whisky

by J Wentzel
02/02/202603/28/2026

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Let’s start this month on a high note with a closer look at the Glenmorangie 19 year old single malt Scotch whisky. First released to travel retail in 2017, this long-matured expression sits firmly in the premium end of Glenmorangie’s lineup, promising complexity, finesse, and two decades of patient Highland ageing.
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Flavoured Whiskey: My Top 7 Pick

by J Wentzel
01/19/202601/25/2026

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I picked up a bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey a while ago, and it opened the door to a category I hadn’t taken seriously before: flavoured whiskey. Living in Mauritius (and the same in South Africa), flavoured whiskey isn’t always easy to find, but globally, it’s become a serious force in the whiskey industry.