Number 3 of my exploration of the Glenfiddich line.Nose: Ugli gruit, citrus, apples, butterscotch, light peat smoke. A good nose.Palate: Sweeter than the 15 and also richer. Toffee, ginger, nutmeg,…

Number 2 in my vertical tasting.Nose: Red fruit,maple syrup, orange peal, pear, star anise, light peat.Palate: Light and yet complex. Citrus and sweet. Butterscotch, cinnamon, hint of smoke. Quite tasty…

As it is for many, Glenfiddich 12 and The Glenlivet 12 were my introduction to the world of single malts. I recently found 5cl sample bottles of the 12, 15, and 18 and decided to do a vertical tasting…

This is the oldest whisky I have yet to try so that alone excited me. Add to that that this is my first port finished scotch, and lest just say I couldn't wait to give this one a go.Nose: An extraordi…

I had heard so many good things about The Balvenie 12 yr Double Wood that a few months ago I added the bottle to my cabinet. I have to admit that initially I didn't get what all the hubbub was about, but…

The 15 year expression from The Balvenie is from a single bourbon cask and is bottled at a higher strength. I have found that right around 48% is about the ideal strength for me. After My experience with…

I hadn't even heard of Black Bottle prior to seeing it featured in connosr.com's beginner's whisky cabinet article, but boy I'm glad it was there. I had to do a little searching to find it in Kansas City…

This is the first independent bottling that I have tried, and if this experience is any indicator, I look forward to sampling many more in the future. This is a Signatory Vintage bottling coming from a…

This is my first sampling into the Glenfarclas line. Guess I'll work my way up from the bottom.Nose: Lots of Sherry, Pear, and cereals - Barley and Malt. A very pleasant nose.Palate: Christmas spices …

I have quickly become a big fan of Black Bottle and was interested in trying the main offering from its largest component. This is not your common Islay.Nose: Raisin, Nail polish, Vanilla, Old lady's…