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.
Rating: Excellent
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
Black Bottle Scotch Whisky
Black Bottle is a blended Scotch whisky bottled by Burn Stewart Distillers. Gordon Graham and Co., based in Aberdeen, created Black Bottle in 1879. The three Aberdonian tea blender brothers decided to try their hand at blending whisky.
Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
I have not had a rye whisky to review for such a long time. It is high time for something a bit more spicy and different, so today I look at the Sazerac Straight Rye whiskey. This whiskey is named after the Sazerac coffee house in New Orleans, which is deemed the birthplace of the famous Sazerac cocktail.
Noble Rebel Smoke Symphony Whisky
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.
Talisker 10 year old Whisky
We were out shopping one Saturday morning when I saw the bottle of Talisker 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky and bought it on the spot. Friends have been sharing pictures of bottles from this distillery for ages. A book I on whisky food pairings listed this as one of the best drams to pair with food and I realised that did not have it in my collection.
Black Bottle Island Smoke Blended Whisky
Are you craving a whisky that captures smoky island character with a smooth, coastal twist? Black Bottle Island Smoke blends peated malts and unpeated grains, delivering a bold yet approachable dram perfect for fans of maritime-inspired, smoky Scotch whisky.