Today I am looking at the 3rd of my mini Talisker bottles, and it is time for the Talisker Storm single malt Scotch whisky. The Talisker 10 year old whisky easily makes it onto my top 10 desert island drams. I love the smoky, creamy notes of this release.
John has been travelling quite a bit lately and sometimes brings back fun travel retail releases for me to try. A couple of weeks ago, he brought a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label Triple Cask Edition whisky.
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From the peat capital of the world, another peated side-by-side comparison; the Ardbeg 10 vs An Oa single malt Scotch whisky.
A year or two ago, John brought home a bottle of Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 year old bourbon whiskey after one of his trips. I’ll admit—I wasn’t thrilled. I’ve never been a big fan of Jim Beam’s offerings, often finding them uninspiring and forgettable. So, this bottle was tucked away at the back of the cupboard, collecting dust.
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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bradley Watson and talk about all things Jack Daniel’s, with a special focus on the increasingly popular Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey. Although this rye expression first launched back in 2017, it has only recently become widely available in South Africa. Naturally, that called for a proper side-by-side tasting: Jack Daniel’s vs Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey.
If you’re hunting for a classic peat release, look no further than the Ardbeg 10 year old Islay single malt whisky. This Scottish gem hails from the renowned Islay region, celebrated for its distinctive peat and sea-influenced flavours. But before I delve into the depths of this extraordinary single malt, let’s set the scene.