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Aug 232 min read

Two Glentauchers, its already in plural.

1)Glentauchers 2013/2023 10YO 58.9% LOTG Hogshead with refill ex-(Lap) PX Cask Finish. Nose: Leathery, tobacco, dry oak. Cranberries with...

Aug 192 min read

Blair Athol 3-some, and I realise I might not appreciate the beauty of Blair Athol

1)Blair Athol 2011/2013 12YO Refill HHD 52%, Whisky Broker UK. Nose : Lemon skin, nuts, little dusty oak, and apparently I got some...

Aug 152 min read

Craigellachie and Staoisha (Whisky Broker UK), an afternoon talking to the teens.

1)Craigellachie 2013/2023 10YO 52.1% Distilled at Craigellachie distillery in 2013 and aged in a single bourbon barrel for 10 years...

Apr 231 min read

Auchentoshan 2007/2003 15YO 54.7% (IB, LOTG)

TLDR; Sour plum juice, prune, sweet & sour dry figs Nice scale: 84/100 Distilled in Auchentoshan Distillery in 2007, aged for 14 years in...

Mar 71 min read

Longmorn 2011/2023 12YO 58% (IB, LOTG)

TLDR; Chocolate, leathery & oak spice Nice scale: 84/100 Distillate in 2011 at Longmorn Distillery, aged in a refill butt but was taken...

Feb 282 min read

Archives#2 Bunnahabhain 1980/2015 35YO & Caol Ila 1996/2008 11YO (IB, Spirit Shop Selection x Sansibar & G&M)

Another Achrive series - that I have had owe for too long. I think the latest theme for this blog revolves around clearing my debts....

Feb 222 min read

Linkwood 2013/2023 10YO 51.1% (IB, Dalgety)

Alright, first, let me apologize for the delay in updating the blog! Too many things on my plate previously (and still do), and I am...

Jan 132 min read

Last day of 2023 (White Label/Tobermory/Glengoyne/Ledaig/Springbank/Allt-A-Bhainne)

This is a long overdue review that I should have written earlier, but here it is :D Content: John Dewar & Son Whisky Of Great Age White...

Jan 11 min read

Benrinnes 2013/2023 10YO 57.8% (IB, Lady of the Glen)

TLDR; Salted caramel, vanilla and dried fruits. Distilled at Benrinnes distillery in 2013 and aged in a hogshead before being transferred...

Dec 26, 20231 min read

Royal Brackla 2011/2023 11YO 56.9% (IB, Lady of The Glen)

TLDR; Candied cherry, Cream and sweet. Distilled in Royal Brackla on 22nd Nov 2011, aged in a refill barrel with a finish in ex-Ruby Port...

Nov 27, 20231 min read

GlenAllachie 2014 7YO 52.8% (IB, Jack Wiebers)

TLDR; Sweet, milky chocolate and dry creamy oak. Nice scale: 83/100 It was bottled by a German independent bottler, Jack Wiebers Whisky...

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Drams with K; 14th November 2023 (IB, Balblair & Orkney)

K, another friend of mine, has brought some bottles from China, bottled by two Chinese Independent bottlers, for me to try. Table of...

Oct 30, 20231 min read

Balblair 2013 10YO 52.4% (IB, Whisky Broker)

TLDR; Banana cake, sweet yellow fruits and nutty oak spice. This Balblair was distilled on 4th March 2013 and aged in a first-fill...

Oct 5, 20232 min read

SMWS Dark 'N' Stormy Creme Brulee (IB, SMWS)

It is the time of the year that SMWS revisit Singapore; this time, they are with LMDW. And by signing up for exclusive priority, you do...

Sep 19, 20231 min read

Teaninich 2009 13YO 46% (IB, Signatory Vintage)

TLDR; Sweet, jasmine green tea and malts. Nice scale: 82/100 It's been a while since I wrote another not-so-sophisticated review; I was...

Aug 31, 20231 min read

Big Peat Christmas 2022 (IB, Douglas Laing)

TLDR; Lemon, herb, smoky and peat. Nice scale: 83/100 A blended Islay malt by Douglas Laing, liquids are drawn from Caol Ila, Bowmore,...

Jul 24, 20234 min read

Drams with Ken, 16th July (Glenfiddich/Balvenie/Glenfarclas/Macallan/STAGG/Caol Ila/Laphroaig etc..)

A trip to Ken's castle is always like Kris the Cinderella meets the prince. Cinderella sips every dram with gratefulness. And, I did give...

Jul 23, 20231 min read

Ledaig 2007 13 YO 48% (IB, LMDW)

TLDR; Smooth, salty, dry grass & well-balanced Nice scale: 84/100 Distillate at Tobermory Distillery in 2007, the peated expression of it...

Jul 2, 20231 min read

Longmorn 2008 Distillery Label 46% (IB, G&M)

TLDR; Soapy, vanilla, and good on the nose. Nice scale: 78/100 Distilled at Longmorn in 2008 and bottled by Gordon & Macphail in 2022 at...

Jun 22, 20231 min read

Auchroisk 2008 14 YO 55.5% (IB, The Single Cask)

Distilled at Auchroisk on 16th April 2008 and bottled on the 12th of July 2022. Aged for 14 years in Moscatel Octave (Cask number...