Single Malt whisky

Single Malt Whisky

Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for Single Malt Whisky. A collection of all the interesting releases I have tried. Not only Scotch but from around the world.

Ardbeg An Oa Whisky Review – The Softer Side of Islay Smoke

by J Wentzel
04/01/202410/10/2025
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Ardbeg An Oa single malt whisky header

When Ardbeg announced a new addition to its core range, fans of the smoky Islay distillery took notice. The Ardbeg An Oa single malt Scotch whisky was launched with plenty of fanfare; the first permanent expression to join the Ardbeg lineup since Corryvreckan in 2009. It joins the legendary Ardbeg 10 year old and Uigeadail, forming the backbone of Ardbeg’s core range.

GlenDronach 15 year old Revival Whisky

by J Wentzel
01/22/202410/15/2025

Glendronach 15 year old Revival whisky header
I looked through my social media for last year and noticed that quite a few of the bottles I tried during 2023 had green labelling. The colour unintentionally caught my eye, probably due to our move to the green island of Mauritius. Whatever the reason, it was a great excuse to start 2024 on a green note with the GlenDronach 15 yo Revival single malt Scotch whisky.

Talisker Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky

by J Wentzel
01/03/202410/21/2025
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Talisker Skye single malt whisky
I love the Talisker 10 year old whisky. It is one of those drams that I will take to a desert island with me. It is smooth, smoky and comforting, and of course, very drinkable. However, I need to expand my tasting notes from this Scottish Island distillery, so today, I am trying the Talisker Skye single malt Scotch whisky.

Loch Lomond 12 year old Whisky

by J Wentzel
12/18/202310/22/2025

Just before SA’s second alcohol ban, I managed to pick up my sample pack of Loch Lomond whiskies for an online whisky tasting with Michael Henry. A few weeks before, I tasted the Inchmurrin 11 year old that was bottled exclusively for the Bottega Whiskey Club.

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Whisky Review

by J Wentzel
11/27/202305/07/2025
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Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yo single malt Whisky
There is a new Beastie in town! Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky is the latest expression to join the Ardbeg distillery’s permanent range. Barely three years after the launch of the Ardbeg An Oa whisky, the Wee beastie is the youngest Ardbeg in the permanent range.

Paul John Nirvana Whisky

by J Wentzel
11/24/202307/25/2025

review and tasting notes for the Paul john nirvana single malt whisky
Today I am trying the Paul John Nirvana whisky and if you have been following me on social media for a while, you would know that I love whisky from the Paul John Distillery in India. I have tasted all the releases in their core range and loved it.