This is a port matured version of Talisker with a name i couldnt imagine of pronouncing. Interestingly it retails in Australia for the same price as the distillers edition.* Nose: relatively restrained…

Im not a fan of small cask whisky, for me the Laphroaig Quarter Cask along with the other Springbank Rundlet's whiskies are not as good as their more regular counterparts. This however, is a delight.*…

Tomintoul is an off the radar Speyside distillery featuring age statement bottlings from 10-21 years old as well as some other vintages. This is the Peaty tang, a vatting of 4-5 year old peated malt and…

This is a big time sherry monsters from one of the leaders in that field. This Parliament is an absolute bargin at around $180 (AUD). While i think the Allardice (18 y/o) is a bit locked up, this is…

Matured in a refil sherry cask, my host was trying to convince us of sweetness but my palate was having none of it, this is a smoke bomb and a rather yummy one at that.* Nose: smoke, smoke, and smoke,…

This is a Pedro Ximinez matured cask at 10 years old.* Nose: banana skins, floury, raspberry jelly, pineapple some hazelnut chocolate really light sulphur notes and some rum also a sort of new book aroma…

This is a WOW bottling bottled by adelphi this is 6 year old Glenrothes matured in sherry at a mid bending strength. In all honesty it isnt the greatest thing in the world. But the flavour is HUGE ralfy…

Deanston is very much an unrecognised and understated malt. It's an honest and somewhat simple malt with craft presentation. Nothing wrong with it.* Nose: vanilla, cherry wood, malt, banana, lemon,…

Kilkerran (formerly known as Glen Gyle) was founded in 2004 (thanks to funding from Springbank) after it had been closed since 1925. This work in progress malt was matured in a Sherry cask for 9 years*…

Thanks to my local store having another tasting i got to taste the rather luxurious Grandeur. The flagship (or at least the most expensive) of the GlenDronach regular range. Released in small batches,…