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
04/01/202405/29/2026
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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.

Ardbeg Uigeadail Whisky. Dark, Smoky, and Powerfully Addictive

by J Wentzel
03/26/202404/24/2026
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During December, I finally had some time to catch up on a few long-overdue blog posts. One of the drams I’d been meaning to write about is the Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay single malt Scotch whisky, which I first tasted back in July.

Balblair 15 year old Single malt Whisky

by J Wentzel
03/19/202405/10/2026

Review and Tasting notes Balblair 15 yo single malt whisky Today I look at the Balblair 15 year old single malt Scotch whisky. It is time to look at the second sample that I received from Balblair when they launched their new age statement releases.

Cardhu 12 year old Single Malt Whisky Review

by J Wentzel
03/01/202403/20/2026
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Today I am trying something from a distillery I have never tried before. I am trying the Cardhu 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky. The Cardhu distillery is a Speyside distillery located in Moray. It is part of the Diageo stable and has a long history of female whisky involvement.

The Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask Whisky

by J Wentzel
02/23/202404/30/2026
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The Balvenie 14 year old Caribbean Cask single malt Scotch whisky; this is one of those bottles that I have to review before I finish it. When I find great chocolate I want to pair with whisky, this is often one of the first bottles I grab. Likewise, when looking for a whisky to pair with soft cheese, this bottle regularly comes to mind.

Rhino Whisky

by J Wentzel
02/07/202404/30/2026

Rhino Whisky review and tasting notes
Today I look at a delicious whisky with a great cause. That is a win-win situation. A week ago, this bottle of Rhino whisky arrived. I love the design and packaging, and it comes with an extraordinary story.