Lagavulin 16 was mentioned in the Lagavulin 8 review as a whisky you might prefer to try instead. There are many reasons for this, which were all covered in the previous review, which means all that remains to be done is to tell you all about Lagavulin 16. Lagavulin 16 is a whisky that has […]
Ardbeg Corryvreckan Review
The Ardbeg Corryvreckan heads up the Ardbeg range as the highest price of their core offering. It is an uncolored, non-chill-filtered whisky much like the Ardbeg 10 and it is considered the premium whisky choice for Ardbeg fans. The Ardbeg Corryvreckan gets its name from a whirlpool that lies north-west of the Ardbeg distillery on […]
Ardbeg Uigeadail Review
Ardbeg Uigeadail, pronounced (Oo-gah-darl), is a whisky from the award-winning Ardbeg distillery and it is the high strength offering. Uigeadail takes its name from a loch that is north of the Ardbeg distillery which is considered a sweet water loch. Unlike many of the Islay Scotch whiskies, the Ardbeg Uigeadail doesn’t have an age and […]
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Review
The Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a relatively new scotch whisky made by Laphroaig in replacement of the Laphroaig 10-year-old. In small circles, the Laphroaig 10-year-old was a much-loved dram, but Laphroaig is keen to grow their fan-base and provide a more accessible whisky. That fan-base expansion also comes at a cost though, as you will […]
Bowmore 12 Review
In the whisky world, Bowmore 12 has a bit of a rocky time of it. Considered to not be peaty enough to be classed as a young Islay whisky, and not being good enough to be a standalone whisky, it often finds itself shunned. But is it right to shun the Bowmore 12 or is […]
Laphroaig Lore Review
Laphroaig is a leading distillery on Islay and one of the signature flavors of Islay scotch. Laphroaig Lore is no different, bringing the same classic Laphroaig craftsmanship and adding a few surprises along the way. Despite being a specialty product, it sits in the affordable range of Laphroaig’s alongside the Laphroaig 10, the Triple Wood, […]
Highland Park 12 Review
When it comes to scotch whiskies, there are a few brands that stand out in terms of quality. Highland Park should always be considered at the very top of the tree in terms of the absolute quality that they create consistently across all their whiskies. Unfortunately, Highland Park is a distillery that few have heard […]
Laphroaig Triple Wood Review
In the last ten years or so, Laphroaig has undergone a few changes, including a complete re-work of their core offering. Gone are the lower age statement whiskies that are expensive to produce and take a long time to see a return on investment, and in place a selection of younger, experimental whiskies. Three to […]
Bruichladdich Octomore Review
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 […]