If you thought the Bruichladdich Black Art was an unusual whisky, then wait till you read about the Octomore in this Bruichladdich Octomore review. With the Bruichladdich Octomore, Bruichladdich has returned to their Islay heritage and created a peaty whisky that is young, brash, and highly experimental. Because of a closure in 1994, Bruichladdich has […]
Caol Ila 18 Review
After reviewing the Caol Ila 12, it seemed logical to move onto its older companion and complete a Caol Ila 18 review. The Caol Ila 18 asks an important question; what do an additional six years in the barrel do to a whisky? Will it be more flavorful than the younger Caol Ila 12? Read […]
Bruichladdich Black Art Review
Bruichladdich (pronounced Bru-ick Ladd-ick) Black Art is an Islay single malt whisky that is produced by the Bruichladdich distillery. The distillery is held in high esteem by both whisky enthusiasts and other whisky producers and is one of the few distilleries that gets recognition from other distilleries for their product. Bruichladdich is also considered a […]
Bunnahabhain 18 Review
The Bunnahabhain 18 (pronounced Boon-ahavan) is a longer aged whisky from the Bunnahabhain distillery. It frequently features on must-try Islay lists and is a top ten Islay whisky for most single malt enthusiasts. But does it live up to its reputation and is it really as good as the other aged whiskies from Islay distilleries? […]
Lagavulin 8 Review
Lagavulin recently (2016) celebrated its 200-year anniversary since the distillery first opened in 1816. To celebrate they released an anniversary edition of their highly popular whisky, the Lagavulin 8 which is still in circulation today from both whisky retailers and exchanges. You may be wondering, why a distillery would be creating an 8-year-old scotch when […]
Bunnahabhain 12 Review
The Bunnahabhain 12 (pronounced Boon-ahavan) is the entry-level offering from the Bunnahabhain distillery. It also represents a really big change in the direction of Islay scotch whiskies as this edition (re-launched in 2010) was created with modern whisky demands in mind. Free from artificial coloration that plagues many Islay single malts and adopting the same […]
Best Islay Scotches 2021
Islay is a large island that makes up part of a group of islands known as the Hebrides that border mainland Scotland. To the north of Islay is another whisky-making island called Jura and together Islay and Jura are considered a must-visit location on the famed Scottish whisky trail. Islay (pronounced Eye-La) whiskies have been […]
Islay Scotch vs Other Scotch Regions
This article will no doubt serve as an introduction to some about the characteristics of Islay scotch vs traditional scotch. First, before going into some of the comparisons, we will look at some scotch whisky facts and how scotch is made across Scotland, and why it is so popular. If you ever wondered what sets […]
Caol Ila 12 Review
Caol Ila (pronounced ‘cull eela’) is a distillery name with Gaelic origins meaning the sound of Islay. The Caol Ila is a 12 twelve year old whisky from the Islay whisky region, and specifically the Caol Ila distillery. Is it an exceptional whisky? Find out in this Caol Ila 12 review. Caol Ila 12 Review […]
Kilchoman Machir Bay Review
Kilchoman is a unique distillery on Islay for a few reasons. First, they are the only Islay distillery to not be situated immediately on the coastline and their distillery is actually a bit further inland. Second, they have a vision of terroir that sets them apart from the other distilleries, believing that Islay whisk should […]