Ben Nevis 2014 SMWS / 2012 The Duchess
It’s been a long time since we last reviewed some Ben Nevis, so we have a duo of Indies with the Ben Nevis 2014 SMWS and 2012 The Duchess.
Distilleries
Reviews from official whisky bottlings from distilleries
1980s J&B and Long John Blends
We’re back to ‘famous’ blends, but we travel back in time as we review a duo of 1980s J&B and Long John Blends.
WhistlePig 10yo, 12yo & Farmstock Rye
WhistlePig is a Canadian farm distillery producing rye, we review the WhistlePig 10-year-old, 12-year-old and Farmstock Rye Beyond Bonds.
Ardnamurchan Mezcal, 08:18 & Cask 338 Adelphi
We discuss the trend of indy bottlers owning or building distilleries and review the Ardnamurchan Mezcal & Single Casks #1060 & #338 Adelphi.
Strathearn Inaugural Bottling / Batch No.02
Strathearn is a young distillery owned by indy bottler Douglas Laing, and we review the Strathearn Inaugural Bottling and Batch No. 02.
Ardnahoe Infinite Loch and Bholsa
After a very successful Inaugural release from the newest producing Islay Distillery, we review the Ardnahoe Infinite Loch and Bholsa.
Rosebank 21-year-old Innocence Specialty Drinks
Lowland distillery Rosebank closed in 1993 but resumed production in 2023. We review the Rosebank 21-year-old ‘Innocence’ from Specialty Drinks
London Distillery The Golden Union #1
Soon after the distillery’s revival and the release of Renascence, London Distillery’s The Golden Union blended malt is their second release.
Allt-A-Bhaine 1979 Whisky Castle/1995 Chapter 7
We review our first ever two Allt-A-Bhainne, both independently bottled: the Allt-A-Bhainne 1979 Whisky Castle and 1995 Chapter 7.
Glendullan 2011 James Eadie / 2012 Signatory Vintage
After more than 2,500 whiskies tried, I try and review my first ever Glendullan whiskies, two Glendullan from James Eadie and Signatory Vintage.
Compass Box Nectarosity & Crimson Casks
Compass Box revamped their core range after John Glaser left, and we review the latest additions: the Compass Box Nectarosity & Crimson Casks.
The Attic Islay June Tasting
I attended the Attic Islay June Tasting and ramblings a few days ago and I review five of the six Islay whiskies we tasted.