By Richard Thomas Rating: A When I established The Whiskey Reviewer in 2011, it was already inconceivable to stay on top of both the growing realm of world whiskey and the burgeoning American craft distilling scene. The American small distilling sector was already too large and growing too fast, although the new distilleries popping up …
By Alex Southgate Rating: A- It’s nice to try something new. It’s even nicer to be given the opportunity to be one of the first to try something and this is why I’m currently feeling both honored and excited in equal measure: Halcyon Spirits newest expression is a 17 year old Caol Ila. This whiskey …
The Isle of Harris Distillery today releases the second permanent expression within The Hearach single malt range, The Hearach Oloroso Cask Matured, exactly one year following the historic release of the distillery’s inaugural whisky. The new Oloroso expression is entirely matured in first fill Oloroso sherry butts, for a bold and deeply aromatic spirit that …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The providence for Bruichladdich’s Octomore 15.2 is (as follows the pattern for the Octomore series broadly) is similar to that of Octomore 15.1. It too is a distillate from a wash of 100% mainland Scotland-grown Concerto barley, which was also peated to 108.2 ppm. Where it diverges is in the …
Scotland’s Highland distillery Fettercairn has released the latest edition of its 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. Available annually, Fettercairn 18 Year Old is finished in responsibly-sourced, native Scottish Oak and shines a light on provenance and innovation. Nestled in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, the team at Fettercairn, which this year celebrates 200 …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Scottish island of Islay is known best for its peaty whiskies. A joke about the island is that it is made of peat, and renowned for the flavorful nature of that peat compared to what lies to the west (in Ireland) or east (in mainland Scotland), so much so …
Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland, has launched a rare 50 Years Old single malt nurtured by master craftsmen over the past five decades. With an ABV of 54.6%, the whisky presents notes of lemon and subtle smoke on the nose. Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather on …
Scottish malt distiller Jura has announced the inauguration of a new single malt series, Perspective No. 1. Jura’s Whisky Maker Joe Ricketts commented, “We are particularly proud of this expression which we have quietly been developing at Jura.” The new series has been created to excite whisky explorers and connoisseurs, with each expression showcasing natural …
The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched one of its rarest releases, The Balvenie Fifty Collection, a seamless trilogy that represents the interwoven stories of craftsmanship at the Speyside distillery over the last 50 years. Beginning with The First Edition this year, The Balvenie will release only 125 bottles globally of each edition over …
Pairing food and drinks has always been a practice that many sophisticated people have done for many years. It’s a way to showcase a deep knowledge of culinary choices and impress guests. But it’s not just about matching food and drinks. Instead, many people are now attempting to pair high-end whiskey with gemstones. When brought …
