As a devoted fan of Compass Box, I am excited to share my thoughts on two more intriguing expressions – Nectarosity and Crimson Casks. Let’s dive in! Nectarosity Nose: honey and fruit Palate: vanilla, toffee and fruit Finish: Sweet with hints of cinnamon and vanilla ABV: 46% Cost: $60 Crimson Casks Nose: spices, fruit and…
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Father’s Day 2025 Whiskey Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner – less than two weeks away! If your dad enjoys a glass of whiskey, I’ve got you covered. Below is a curated list of whiskies I’ve personally tried and loved over the past year – prefer picks to make his day extra special. Reviews of these are either…
Update: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Years
We’ve just finished our bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year, and it’s time to share our final thoughts. To be completely honest – no need to sugarcoat it – this is an outstanding whisky. Without hesitation, we’d absolutely buy again. Let’s revisit the tasting notes. Nose: fruit, toffee and sweetness Palate: creamy, vanilla, sweet,…
UPDATE: Oban 14 Year
After nearly five years of savoring this bottle of Oban 14 Year, we’ve finally reached the end. So, it’s time for an updated take on how I feel about it today – but first, let’s revisit the tasting notes. Nose: citrus, fruit and light peat Palate: dried fruit, spices and light peat Finish: salt, oak…
Filet Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky: Flagship and STR Finish
Filet Bay is the first single malt whisky made in Yorkshire, England. The distillery was founded by two friends who, with barley from their farm, their own water source, and a background in brewing beer, decided to venture into whiskey-making. With the expertise of the legendary Jim Swan, Filet Bay Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky came…
UPDATE: Ardbeg BizarreBQ
A couple months ago, we finally finished our bottle of Ardbeg BizarreBQ after having it for nearly two years. Now, it’s time for me to provide an update on my overall impressions. But first, here’s a brief recap on the notes and a reminder, Ardbeg’s Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden teamed up with Christian Stevenson…
Compass Box Secrets of Smoke
Recently, I had the chance to try the Compass Box whisky called Secrets of Smoke. As the name implies, this blend includes peated whiskies, but it differs significantly from their Peat Monster expression. If you didn’t enjoy Peat Monster, I believe you’ll find Secrets of Smoke much more appealing. Let’s get into it. This expression…
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo
As promised in my Tuesday post, I am now here to share my thoughts on the Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo. Without further ado, here is a short and sweet review. The creation of this expression was inspired by Dr Bill’s experience of Tokyo. A Tale of Tokyo is partially aged in Mizurana oak casks…
Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream
Glenmorangie has recently introduced another addition to their Tale series, and this time it’s called Ice Cream. Before diving into this expression, I also had the opportunity to sample A Tale of Tokyo, which I can share my thoughts on later this week. In all honesty, I blind bought this bottle, so let’s find out…
Ardbeg Eureka! Committee Release
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that Ardbeg is one of my favorite Islay whiskey brands. I hold such a special place for them in my heart that they were the very first distillery we visited when we traveled to Scotland. Ardbeg is an incredible brand, but lately, I’ve…
Port Askaig 17 Years
We’ve been experiencing a particularly rainy April so far, making it perfect weather for enjoying whisky. In light of this, let’s shine a spotlight on this Port Askaig 17 Years. Port Askaig is a small village situated on the northeast coast of Islay. The Port Askaig brand was established in 2009 by Elixir Distillers, an…
Bruichladdich 18-Years
When Bruichladdich comes to mind, peated whisky is often the first thing that I associate with it. However, it’s important to note that now all Bruichladdich whiskies are peated. This Bruichladdich 18-Year expression is one of those unpeated variations. Now let’s dive into the details of this whisky. This expression is crafted by utilizing…
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