If you’ve not come across The Glenturret before, I was in the same boat until last year. Let me introduce you to this brand and their 2023 whisky release. According to the brand, this distillery was established in 1763. Over the years, it has undergone name changes and changed hands multiple times. Presently, it is…
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Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Whisky
I am a huge fan of Compass Box, and recently I had the pleasure of tasting their Orchard House Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, and it was an immediate love. I couldn’t help but wonder why I had not tried it sooner. For those not familiar with the brand, Compass Box was established in 2000 by…
Glengoyne 12-Year, 18-Year and Legacy Chapter Two Single Malt Scotch
Last year, I came across this variety pack at $20, so I couldn’t resist buying it. These packs offer a fantastic opportunity to explore different whiskies without the need to invest in full bottles. I’ve always been a strong advocate of trying before buying, especially considering how whisky prices consistently continue to rise. Now, let’s…
Balblair 15-Year Single Malt Scotch
Happy New Year! I hope you are all having a fantastic start to 2025. As for me, I’m kicking off the year with dry January, but for those who aren’t, don’t worry! I still have plenty of content to share from tasting conducted in 2024. The first post of 2025 featured the Balblair 15-Year whisky….
Dalmore 12 Year Sherry Cask Select
If you’ve had Dalmore’s 12 Year from their core collection and you enjoyed it, well, say hello to their 12 Year Sherry Cask. Now, I understand that if you’ve had the original, you might be thinking, ‘Wait, wasn’t the original also finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks?’ And you would be correct. However, this expression is…
Ardbeg Spectacular
Ardbeg has always been one of my favorite brands. However, I must admit that recently, I have found a few of their releases to be underwhelming. The last limited edition that truly captivated my taste buds was the Ardbeg BizarreBQ. The Ardbeg BizarreBQ was a phenomenal whiskey, and I am always on the lookout, hoping…
Glengoyne 15-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch
The weather is officially nice and cool in New England which means, it’s not only sweater weather but also whisky season. Let’s get into this Glengoyne. This Highland Distillery is located just outside of Glasgow and was founded in 1883. The distillery is now owned by Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. Glengoyne chose to marry whiskies…
Isle of Skye Whisky 12 Year
At first glance, you’ll wonder, did a new distillery open on Isle of Skye? Currently, Talisker and Torabhaig are the only two distilleries to inhabit the island. This brand doesn’t trace back to either of them. It’s a brand put out by Ian Macleod distillers, which is one of Scotland’s independent bottlers. So no, not…
Tullibardine 15-Years
A couple months ago I had the chance to try three expressions by Tullibardine, a single malt highland scotch whisky. Truthfully, the best one of the three is their 15-Year, so let’s get into it. The 15-Year was distilled after the reopening of the distillery in 2003 and is matured in first-fill bourbon casks. Nose:…
Buchanan’s Pineapple
Now this is a brand I walked by a million times and never even thought to even try. It wasn’t until recently that we got a chance to sample and well, I have thoughts. Buchanan’s is a blended Scotch that was launched in 1884 by James Buchanan. The idea was to create a smooth blend…
Ardbeg Anthology 13 Year: The Harpy’s Tale
Ardbeg is truly one of my favorite whisky brands. But, if I’m being truthful, the last couple years their products and their pricing have been a total miss for me. The only recent product I absolutely loved and was so surprised with was Ardbeg BizarreBQ. Here we have another release that yes, we paid way…
Johnnie Walker High Rye
Alright, when this first came out, I rolled my eyes because honestly, there are way too many ryes out there that are simply, how should I put it… crap! How does this one rate? Well, keep reading. This whisky is composed of 60% rye aged whisky matured in American oak barrels and includes whiskies from…
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