This Highland Scotch whisky was aged in both sherry and Bourbon casks. We suggest sipping it neat. It is a modest malt—not fiery on the palate in the least. The texture is silky—making it more fetching than most blends. TheContinue readingMacallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
We often get asked a question that goes, roughly, like this: “So, I want to get my father-in-law/uncle/boss a nice bottle of Scotch. He likes single malts, but I don’t know much else. And I want it to be somethingContinue readingCardhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old
The Speyside‘s Tamdhu Distillery has a rich history. It was erected in 1896, but did not begin selling its whiskies as single malts until the 1970s. The distillery has been opened and shuttered a few times, and in 2010 itContinue readingTamdhu 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
How long had it been since we had tasted this Oban 14 year old? Perhaps ten years. It was not a matter of having a bad experience; it was really a matter of the circumstance under which we tried itContinue readingOban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Although this whisky is only 80 proof, it carries itself like a sturdier malt. It’s viscous and gold in color and packs a full punch of white pepper, peat, and pear. It’s simple, direct, and enjoyable. (Rating ****) To seeContinue readingOld Fettercairn 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky