Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for whiskies that I rated as Excellent. Excellent means that after tasting the whisky, I want to pour a second and third glass. It is whisky that I want to keep on drinking and when the bottle is finished, I will buy another one. Rating: Excellent
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.
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It’s been far too long since I last explored a Japanese whisky, so it felt right to return with something distinctive: the Nikka Coffey Malt whisky. Years ago, I had the Coffey Grain release and thoroughly enjoyed it, so expectations were quietly high going into this bottle.Read More »Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky Review
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.
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 year old Revival single malt Scotch whisky.
I bought this bottle of Glenmorangie Signet single malt Scotch whisky as a gift for John’s 50th birthday. Somehow, despite all our good intentions, it sat unopened in the whisky cabinet for three years before we finally decided it was time. Looking back, I wish we’d opened it much sooner.Read More »Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Whisky
Bulleit Bourbon has built a reputation as a bold, high-rye whiskey that stands apart from sweeter, traditional bourbons. With a mash bill of 68% corn, 28% rye, and 4% malted barley, it leans heavily into spice, making it a go-to for drinkers who want more edge in their glass.
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