Batch 76
Bowmore, Glenmorangie, Hazelburn and a ‘troika’ of Bruichladdich conclude 2016’s new whisky notes.
Bowmore, Glenmorangie, Hazelburn and a ‘troika’ of Bruichladdich conclude 2016’s new whisky notes.
A 30-year-old Glen Grant and a trio of Longmorns are the film stars of Dave Broom’s tasting notes.
GlenDronach Kingsman, Jura One and All, Glen Scotia 18-year-old and Benromach Triple Distilled.
The second batch of festival bottlings: Kilchoman, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Charlotte.
Pitting Master of Malt against Gordon & MacPhail as both bottlers take on Chivas distilleries.
A round-up of 2019’s official Islay Festival whiskies, including Ardbeg, Bowmore and Octomore.
A dark and richly flavoured theme, with Benrinnes, Mortlach, Dailuaine, Highland Park and The E&K.
Johnnie Walker’s White Walker and 2018’s Flaming Heart are joined by a gaggle of grains.
Port Askaig, Linkwood and Wemyss Malts complete the line-up of whiskies this week.
Two single malts, two single grains, two blended malts: a mixed bag of new whisky releases.
A barrage of Highland Parks bound for duty free, plus the milestone Benromach Cask No 1.
BenRiach Sherry Wood and a quintet of Glens, headed by Glengoyne’s latest Teapot Dram.
Bushmills and Redbreast from Ireland, plus Glenmorangie, Glen Scotia and Jura from Scotland.
It’s a feast this week with Octomore 10, Rosebank Jealousy and a Sherried single grain.
Five blended malts and one blend do battle as Dave Broom leaves single malts behind for a week.
A series of show-stopper Scotch whiskies this week from Compass Box, Glenfarclas and Loch Lomond.
A concatenation of Caol Ilas with a couple of neighbours thrown in for good measure.
Starting with Ardbeg Twenty Something, Dave Broom gets immersed in Scotland’s island whiskies.
Indie bottlers Cadenhead and Asta Morris duke it out with Tomatin and Writers’ Tears.
This week is split between two trios, as venerable G&Ms meet experimental Bruichladdichs.
Port Askaig’s 10th anniversary malt, plus Benrinnes, Caol Ila and Linkwood from the indies.
In a year of discovery, there were three whiskies that really captivated our street-wise novice.
Our magazine editor chooses his whisky highlights from 2015, including two bargain Speyside malts.
A sublime trio: Glenmorangie Astar redux, ethereal Brora and Midleton from the archives.
Angus MacRaild finds solace in three affordable vatted malts from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.
Three accessible old whiskies, including Bruichladdich, Pride of Strathspey and a Reliance blend.
Three rare Japanese morsels are examined, but not all of these Eastern drams show promise.
A 1940s White Horse bottled for the US joins a rare Aultmore and an ‘austere’ Clynelish.
A trio of early releases from the SMWS, including Glendullan, Glen Esk and Inchmurrin.
A rollercoaster ride with a duty free Aberlour, a beautiful Brora and a disappointing Talisker.
Three more rare Moon Import whiskies from Dalmore, Glen Garioch and North British.
Dusting off three rare Signatory bottlings of Craigduff, Kinclaith and Rare Ayrshire/Ladyburn.
Tripping on fruity old Glenugie, fragrant 1960s Glenlochy and a flabby 1940s blend.
Some well-aged drams from Bruichladdich, Dalmore and Deanston are plucked from the vaults.
An impressive, well-matured 1960s trio of single malts from Jura, Springbank and Tamdhu.
A ‘thrilling’ 1980s Dailuaine joins a ‘60s Bruichladdich and an unusual Caperdonich.
A trio of Islay whiskies from Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Port Ellen impress Angus MacRaild.
A high-octane tasting of Auld Niblick, Macallan ‘As We Get It’ and MacPhail’s Pure Malt.
A trio of Gordon & MacPhail gems distilled around the time of the Second World War.
Three ‘70s whiskies from Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection: Allt-a-Bhainne, Auchroisk and Imperial
Three of the somewhat less heralded ‘Glens’ this time: Glen Garioch, Glen Elgin and Glengoyne.
Three cracking whiskies here – if you can find them – from Glenury Royal, Caol Ila and Glen Grant.
A delve into the Islay vaults nets a 1980s Bruichladdich, a recent Bowmore and a quirky Port Ellen.