Shackleton Blended Malt Whisky

During 2018 I attended the soft launch of the new Shackleton blended malt Scotch whisky in South Africa. The blended malt is a follow up to the Mackinlay’s The Enduring Spirit that came out a few years earlier.
Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for Blended Malt Whisky. A collection of all the interesting releases I have tried. Mainly Scotch whisky from all the whisky regions.

During 2018 I attended the soft launch of the new Shackleton blended malt Scotch whisky in South Africa. The blended malt is a follow up to the Mackinlay’s The Enduring Spirit that came out a few years earlier.

I recently came across Sheep Dip blended malt Scotch whisky online, and the label and name immediately caught my eye. Who wouldn’t want to try something called “Sheep Dip”? The name alone makes the whisky intriguing. The label is also very different from the standard whisky bottles.
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Looking for a bold, smoky whisky with a modern edge? The Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony blends rich peat, charred fruit, and Rioja wine cask influence—creating a layered dram that’s perfect for adventurous whisky lovers craving something fresh yet familiar.

During my visit to the Loch Lomond distillery in August, I had the opportunity to taste a variety of exceptional drams. One of the ranges I was particularly eager to try was the relatively new Noble Rebel blended malt Scotch whisky line, released by Loch Lomond in 2023. This range includes three expressions: Noble Rebel Orchard Outburst, Hazelnut Harmony, and Smoke Symphony whisky.

This travel retail exclusive whisky is perfect for my current setting. I am trying the Johnnie Walker Island Greenblended malt Scotch whisky here on the beautiful green island of Mauritius.

As I continue my journey through the remarkable Johnnie Walker colour spectrum, I am pausing today to explore the exceptional qualities of Johnnie Walker Green Label15 year old blended malt Scotch whisky.