Whisky of the Week

Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

by J Wentzel
10/26/2026

Time for another fun side-by-side comparison. This time, I’m putting Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label. I like looking for bottles that don’t obviously belong together, but that allow me to explore completely different whisky styles and taste profiles. These comparisons can be great fun, particularly when two familiar bottles turn out to be surprisingly different.Read More »Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

Aldi Highland Black Blended Whisky Review

by J Wentzel
10/12/2026

Aldi Highland Black 8 yo blended whisky
During our last holiday, we travelled around the UK, from Scotland to Wales, with a few English towns and cities thrown in along the way. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the local whisky scene and, of course, sample a few bottles along the way.Read More »Aldi Highland Black Blended Whisky Review

Adiccion Reposado Tequila Review

by J Wentzel
09/28/202609/28/2026

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I drink mostly whisky and enjoy exploring different styles and have a small collection that keeps growing. I also enjoy gin and cognac, but tequila is probably the spirit I drink least. This week, I had the opportunity to taste Adiccion Reposado tequila, and it reminded me that a whole category of spirits outside whisky deserves more attention.Read More »Adiccion Reposado Tequila Review

Best Smoky Whisky: 8 Outstanding Bottles To Try

by J Wentzel
09/14/202610/14/2026

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If you’re searching for the best smoky whisky, you’ve probably already discovered one thing: there isn’t just one style of smoke. Some whiskies deliver an intense bonfire blast of peat, while others offer gentle wood smoke, charred oak or sweet campfire notes that add complexity without overwhelming the palate.Read More »Best Smoky Whisky: 8 Outstanding Bottles To Try

Elector Irish Whiskey: A 12 year old Worth Seeking Out

by J Wentzel
08/31/202608/31/2026

Elector 12 yo Irish Whiskey
Just before I left on holiday, a beautiful box landed on my doorstep with a whiskey inside I’d never heard of. Elector Irish Whiskey is a 12 year old blend, and I’ll admit that the name intrigued me before I’d even pulled the cork. It turned out to be the first dram I poured after getting back from Scotland, and it was a fine one to return to.

Glen Moray Peated Single Malt Whisky

by J Wentzel
08/24/202610/14/2026

Glen Moray Peated whisky
While doing research for my Best Speyside Whisky blog post, I realised it had been far too long since I last tried a Glen Moray whisky. I have previously tasted the standard Glen Moray as well as the Port Cask expression. They made me realise that this is a seriously underrated Speyside distillery. As I was also in the mood for something peated, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to open a bottle of Glen Moray Peated single malt Scotch whisky.