This year’s Burns Night at The Citizen gave me a rare treat: a pour of vintage 1995 Glen Garioch. Since this whisky hasn’t been produced in decades and commands serious money on the secondary market, I figured I’d share my experience for anyone who might encounter it in the wild. Let’s jump in. Founded in…
Category: peated whisky
Hinch Distillery
We’re less than a day away from St. Patrick’s Day, and for today’s review we’re heading to Northern Ireland to explore the Hinch Distillery. Founded in 2016, the distillery sits between Belfast and the scenic Mourne Mountains. I sampled several of their expressions: the Small Batch, the 5 Year, the Single Malt, and the Peated…
The Citizen’s 3rd Annual Burns Night
My whiskey journey started many years ago, and throughout that time, Citizens has been one of our go‑to spots in Boston for trying new pours. We’ve been coming here since it first opened in 2010—back when it was Citizens Public House & Oyster Bar. It’s where I tried Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year for…
UPDATE: Torabhaig Allt Gleann The Legacy Series Single Malt Whisky
We’ve had this bottle on our shelf since March 2023, and we finally finished it over the recent holiday season. So, did it live up to the long wait—and would we buy it again? Keep reading to find out. But first, let’s revisit the notes. Nose: zest, salt, and smokePalate: pepper, salt, peat, spices, and…
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19-Year Small Batch Release: Batch TB/03-10.10.01/21.BL
This past Christmas, a friend surprised us with an incredible gift: the Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19-Year Small Batch Release (Batch TB/03-10.10.01/21.BL). Before this, we had the pleasure of enjoying Batch TB/02-18.09.00/20.JT, so naturally, I’m excited to see how this release compares. But first, a few additional notes before diving in. Traigh Bhan (pronounced “tri-van”) is…
UPDATE: Isle of Skye Whisky 12-Year
This whisky review has remained one of the most popular pieces on my blog. With our bottle now officially finished, I thought it was an ideal time to look back at the impressions we recorded when we first opened it in August 2024. Did it live up to our expectations? Is it worth buying again?…
Jura Travel Editions: Islanders’ Expression 03, The Road, and Perspective 01
And with that, 2025 is nearly behind us. This is my last review of the year, and I can’t wait to see what 2026 holds for us all. This year kept us closer to home, with fewer trips than usual, but that’s something we plan to change in 2026. Our goal is to explore more…
Bruichladdich Organic 2003 Anns An T-Seann Doigh
Over Thanksgiving weekend, we had the chance to sample Bruichladdich Organic 2003 Anns An T-Seann Doigh—a whisky I’d never encountered before. ‘Anns An T-Seann Doigh’ translated from Gaelic as ‘in the traditional way.’ This was Bruichladdich’s first organic release, distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2009. It’s likely no longer available, but I couldn’t resist…
Ardbeg Anthology 14-Year: The Unicorn Tale
I’ve always been a big fan of Ardbeg—so much so that it was the very first distillery we visited on our trip to Scotland. That said, some of their recent releases haven’t quite hit the mark for me—not because of flavor, but because of price. There are exceptions, of course (BizarreBQ was fantastic and I…
Update: Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
We’ve made it to October—my favorite month of the year! Hooray! With the crisp air settling in, it’s safe to say we’ve officially entered whiskey season. To kick things off, I wanted to share an update on this little gem: after five years on our shelf, we’ve finally finished the bottle! But before we say…
Jura Bourbon Cask
Curious about what happened to Jura Journey? It’s been replaced by Jura Bourbon Cask, a low-ABV expression that now serves as the gateway to the Jura range. But how does it measure up? Let’s dive in and find out. Nose: vanilla, coconut and light peat Palate: fruits, toffee, coconut and vanilla Finish: fruity with notes…
Update: Ardbeg Anthology 13 Year: The Harpy’s Tale
With the return of cooler weather, we finally polished off our bottle of Ardbeg Anthology 13 Year: The Harpy’s Tale—over a year after cracking it open. Would I buy it again? Read on for my thoughts, but first, let’s revisit the tasting notes. Nose: salt, peat and sweetnessPalate: smoke, woody, balsamic and light sweetnessFinish: smoke…
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