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Three Irish whiskeys this week, plus the return of Crabbie’s to Scotch and an Islay single malt.
Three Irish whiskeys this week, plus the return of Crabbie’s to Scotch and an Islay single malt.
Diversity reigns: 50-year-old Macallan, peated anCnoc, two Macduffs, two wine cask finishes.
The Islay Fest continues with Scarabus, Aerolite Lyndsay and a smattering of Fèis Ìle drams.
Festival part two, including Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Jura, Kilchoman, Lagavulin and Laphroaig.
Blends, grains and malts: Cadenhead, Cambus, Dufftown, James Eadie, Linkwood and Strathclyde.
The new Ardbeg An Oa, Glenmorangie Astar plus four Gordon & MacPhail Distillery Labels.
New Compass Box Hedonism, Bladnoch Bicentennial, BenRiach, Aultmore, Glenallachie and Glen Spey.
Three Bs – Balmenach, Benrinnes and Bowmore – and three Glens – Scotia, Moray and Glenlossie.
Four Islay whiskies, including Ardbeg and Bunnahabhain, plus Glenlivet and Aultmore from the SMWS.
Our round-up of Islay Festival bottlings starts with Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain and Caol Ila.
Macallan Boutique Collection joins bottlings from Adelphi, James Eadie and Thompson Bros.
Method and Madness’ acacia and cherry wood-matured whiskeys meet four Adelphis.
A duet of Dalmores, a brace of Bunnahabhains, plus a new Benromach and an Arran limited edition.
Malts from Ardmore and Laphroaig rub shoulders with grains from Port Dundas and Loch Lomond.
This week’s new whiskies include Arran 18, Laphroaig Lore, and two duty free Auchentoshans.
Two 50-year-olds from Glenfarclas and Last Drop, plus three Singleton of Glendullans and The Trojan.
This week’s whiskies include a smattering of Old Perth, Bunnahabhain, Dailuaine and Glendullan.
Dave Broom grapples with grains, including Caledonian, Haig Club Clubman and Port Dundas.
Six Speyside single malts from Glenallachie, Glen Spey and Miltonduff distilleries.
Four younger malts compete for Dave Broom’s affections, while he is seduced by a 1972 Tomatin.
Five rarely seen Speyside malts: Glenburgie, Glenlossie, Mannochmore, Miltonduff and Strathmill.
A duo from Ben Nevis and a Highland Park quartet find a musical match in dirty blues and deep soul.
Ardgowan’s Expedition, Glenmorangie Grand Vintage and four indie Macduffs and Miltonduffs.
A quartet of indie-bottled Caol Ilas, a spooky Macduff and Arran's oldest core release yet.
Jura’s Time and Tide meet bottlings from Ardmore, Auchroisk, Imperial and Miltonduff.
A barrage of Highland Parks bound for duty free, plus the milestone Benromach Cask No 1.
Indie bottlers Cadenhead and Asta Morris duke it out with Tomatin and Writers’ Tears.
Longmorn’s new NAS, Diageo’s Whiskey Union duo, Balblair 2005 and two silent distillery drams.
From Jura to Dalmore via Islay and Oban, six more new whiskies get the Dave Broom tasting treatment.
Six indie bottlings, featuring Aultmore, Benriach, Glen Grant, Glentauchers, Imperial and Linkwood.
Two Craigellachies, Springbank Local Barley, Macallan Edition No 1, Wolfburn and Shetland Reel.
Dave Broom pours out his thoughts on a ‘monster’ Mortlach and Cadenhead blended grain.
A series of show-stopper Scotch whiskies this week from Compass Box, Glenfarclas and Loch Lomond.
A chocolatey theme runs through Dave Broom’s tasting notes, including Johnnie Walker and Tamnavulin.
Four single grains from Douglas Laing and two single malts from Cadenhead feature this week.
Dave Broom samples the 2017 John Walker Private Collection blend and a trio of Bladnochs.
Island malts from Arran, Jura and Ledaig, plus three grains: Cambus, Invergordon and Strathclyde.
A 2002 anCnoc, four James Eadie bottlings – all under 10 years old – and a 20-year-old Longmorn.
Dave Broom shares a taste of Islay this week, as the 2017 Fèis Ìle gets under way.
Hunter Laing’s range features Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Laphroaig and Port Ellen.
New whiskies include Douglas Laing’s Big Peat 2017 Fèis Ìle bottling and a trio of Strathmill malts.
Dave Broom on Consortium of Cards II, indie Glentauchers and new bottler North Star Spirits.
Dave Broom returns from his hols with new Inchmoans, an old Invergordon and a sessionable Aultmore.
Five blended malts and one blend do battle as Dave Broom leaves single malts behind for a week.
Dave Broom tries spirits from the opposite ends of the age spectrum in this week’s reviews.
The Speyside distillery is this week’s focus with seven single cask bottlings under the microscope.
Tasting three Glen Morays, Tomatin Earth, Cù Bòcan 2006 and Ardnamurchan’s latest spirit release.
Octomore’s 08 series, Kilchoman 2009 and Red Wine Cask Matured, plus Ardbeg Twenty Something.
The verdict on Loch Lomond 50-Year-Old, and lots of peat: Bowmore, Caol Ila, Ledaig and Croftengea.
A mixed bag including Ballantines’ trio of single malts, The Gauldrons and two from Wemyss.
A Laddie-fest as four Bruichladdichs are tasted, plus a Fettercairn and the latest Highland Park.
A release of six single cask single malts from the Speyside distillery, from 1978 to 1991.
Tasting Gordon & MacPhail’s new Discovery range, plus maiden releases from Daftmill and Eden Mill.
Jameson Bow Street 18, Jura One For You, Method & Madness Hungarian Oak and Wolfburn Langskip.
Age and time is the theme this week, with Ghost and Rare, Linkwood and a quartet of old Longmorns.
Starting with Ardbeg Twenty Something, Dave Broom gets immersed in Scotland’s island whiskies.
Johnnie Walker’s White Walker and 2018’s Flaming Heart are joined by a gaggle of grains.
It’s a Bunna’ bonanza this week, as Dave Broom tastes six drams from the Islay distillery.
A sextet of Bruichladdichs come calling this week, including a trio of new Octomores.
North British’s first commercial release, plus whiskies from Arran, Glenfarclas and Linkwood.
BenRiach Sherry Wood and a quintet of Glens, headed by Glengoyne’s latest Teapot Dram.
A gaggle of Glenrothes vie for attention this week, plus Johnnie Walker’s Midnight Blend.
Pitting Master of Malt against Gordon & MacPhail as both bottlers take on Chivas distilleries.
Glenmorangie Allta, Arbikie rye, Kingsbarns’ first release plus two Cardrona hatchlings.
From Ardbeg Drum to Littlemill 40, this week’s reviews run the length and breadth of Scotland.
An old Benromach, a blended malt and Daftmill’s Winter Release surround a trio of Tomatins.
Dave Broom goes rummaging through some lesser-known distilleries (and Aberfeldy) this week.
Dave Broom burns through a smoky Islay quartet, a Sherried Benromach and Wolfburn’s new release.
Port Askaig’s 10th anniversary malt, plus Benrinnes, Caol Ila and Linkwood from the indies.
Three fruity, mature old grains, a 1980s Coleburn plus a bold new Benromach.
A round-up of 2019’s official Islay Festival whiskies, including Ardbeg, Bowmore and Octomore.
BrewDog’s Boilermaker Series joins bottlings from Thompson Brothers and The Whisky Agency.
Port Askaig, Linkwood and Wemyss Malts complete the line-up of whiskies this week.
This week sees Dave Broom dive into a delirium of exclusive Daftmill whiskies.
Wemyss’ latest blended malts meet single casks from BenRiach, GlenDronach and Craigellachie.
A trip through Islay with Ardbeg's new 19-year-old, a wine-cask Kilchoman and Lagavulin 10.
A venerable Benromach, two unusual Cù Bòcans and Glenmorangie’s new travel retail range.
The annual line-up, featuring a handful of rarities alongside a number of old favourites.
Thirteen new single malts from Caperdonich, Longmorn, Glen Keith and Braes of Glenlivet.
It’s Speyside vs Edinburgh this week as Glenallachie and Glendullan stand up against North British.
Scallywag and Timorous Beastie’s big brothers get a grilling, alongside a host of indie bottlings.
Our editor Becky Paskin takes a journey through time with Balvenie’s DCS Compendium Chapter 3.
Seven of GlenDronach’s 15 single cask releases for 2018 – all Sherry-matured bar one Port pipe.
The second batch of festival bottlings: Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Charlotte.
Delayed, but worth the wait, as Becky Paskin reviews Campbeltown’s festival editions.
Three malts, three grains: Balblair, Glentauchers, Cambus, North British and Strathclyde.
Glenfiddich Fire & Cane, Macallan Edition No 4, Talisker 40 and Mortlach’s new core range.
This week’s reviews include Balvenie DoubleWood 25, Aerstone and GlenDronach 15 Revival.
Teeling’s first release, Red Spot, Prince Charles’ Royal Lochnagar and that Amazon Bowmore.
Balblair’s age-stated core range plus Glenfiddich Grand Cru and Glenlivet 14 Year Old Cognac Finish.
Dave Broom selects an eclectic trio of whiskies as his top drams of 2017.
Indie bottlings of Glen Elgin, Mortlach and Caol Ila most impressed Dave Broom this year.
A sublime trio: Glenmorangie Astar redux, ethereal Brora and Midleton from the archives.
Our editor, Becky Paskin, selects her top three Scotch whiskies tasted in 2015.
Our editor covers all bases with her favourites of 2016: a single malt, single grain and a blend.
Our editor’s top whiskies include an Irish revival, an ageing Ardbeg and dram with no name.
A Balvenie tribute, an elderly Talisker and a chewy GlenDronach caught Becky Paskin’s eye.
A 10-year-old Laphroaig, 12-year-old Springbank and a 1930s Whyte & Mackay 10-year-old blend.
Three ‘70s and ‘80s bottlings from cult distilleries Brora, Glenlochy and Glenugie.
Including an aged double act from Islay’s Kildalton coast, plus a venerable Whyte & Mackay blend.
A 1970s trio featuring a Cardhu 12-year-old, Glen Ila 5-year-old and Strathconon 12-year-old.
A trio of early releases from the SMWS, including Glendullan, Glen Esk and Inchmurrin.
Kicking off the New Year with a diverse trio of illustrious Cadenhead Dumpies.
Three less heralded whiskies, including single malts from Ardmore, Glendullan and Millburn.
Dusting off three rare Signatory bottlings of Craigduff, Kinclaith and Rare Ayrshire/Ladyburn.
A Karuizawa triptych illustrates the enduring excellence of this cult Japanese single malt.
Tripping on fruity old Glenugie, fragrant 1960s Glenlochy and a flabby 1940s blend.
Head back in time with a 1960s Glenugie, 1950s Balblair and a rare 1930s Glamis single malt.
An impressive, well-matured 1960s trio of single malts from Jura, Springbank and Tamdhu.
Three accessible old whiskies, including Bruichladdich, Pride of Strathspey and a Reliance blend.
Three more affordable old bottlings: a mysterious malt, a rare Inverleven and a thumping Lagavulin.
Three rare Japanese morsels are examined, but not all of these Eastern drams show promise.
A trio of Gordon & MacPhail gems distilled around the time of the Second World War.
Tasting three 1970s and 1980s Sherried beauties from Aberlour, Bowmore and Bruichladdich.
Three spirit-driven 1970s single malts from Ardmore, Glen Garioch and Glenlivet.
Three ‘70s whiskies from Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection: Allt-a-Bhainne, Auchroisk and Imperial
A rare Karuizawa and cult whiskies from Laphroaig and Royal Brackla astonish MacRaild.
An elegant post-war Glen Grant, an opinion-dividing ’70s Ledaig and waxy ’60s Tullibardine.
A trio of Islay whiskies, including the oldest Caol Ila ever bottled, deliver high scores.
A ‘thrilling’ 1980s Dailuaine joins a ‘60s Bruichladdich and an unusual Caperdonich.
Angus MacRaild samples a trio of 1970s whiskies from Dallas Dhu, Macallan and Scapa.
A trio of Islay whiskies from Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Ellen impress Angus MacRaild.
A royal pair – Highland Queen and King's Ransom – are attended by a millennium blended malt.
A mixed bag of single malts, regions and styles, including Glenlossie, Jura and Laphroaig.
A rollercoaster ride with a duty free Aberlour, a beautiful Brora and a disappointing Talisker.
Dave Broom retastes his first Port Ellen, while two rare Macallans are raised from the archive.
In preparation for the Speyside whisky fest, Dave has chosen three rare Speysiders from the vault.
From the vaults Dave Broom has chosen a 16-year-old Convalmore, plus 10- and 30-year-old Laphroaigs.
A 1970s Glen Flagler bottled for Italy, a celebratory Glen Ord and a fresh 1980s Glen Spey.
Dave Broom gets to know three rare whiskies: a 1990 Ardbeg, 1977 Brora and 1967 Highland Park.
Verdicts on a release from mothballed Convalmore, a cult Bowmore – and a Talisker Oddbins special.
Three cracking whiskies here – if you can find them – from Glenury Royal, Caol Ila and Glen Grant.
Macallan, Springbank and Port Ellen all feature in our latest selection from the whisky vaults.