A bevy of Springbank Reviews

Springbank. The name conjures up quality, because they haven’t skimped on their processes, and high prices, because we all know the whisky is good, and therefore buy it. I have a hard time speaking about Springbank for this reason. I love Springbank. My first review was the standard 10, and while I feel I was […]

Glenrothes 9 2007 Gordon & MacPhail Co-Op

“It tastes like Werthers but grew into something different” “Cool, sold” And that’s how I ended up buying Glenrothes 9 2007 Gordon & MacPhail Co-Op. This isn’t a record scratch moment: I happened to be on vacation (oh, back in those yesterdays of happy times). I was in a province that didn’t have crazy restrictive Byzantine […]

Glenlossie 22 1997 Maltbarn

Thanks to a good friend for pouring me this dram “Hey, want a Glenlossie?” Silence. “It was bottled by Maltbarn” Alright, now we’re talking, where’s my glass? Yeah, I’m not going hunting for Glenlossie normally. I’m a biased, angry old grump who has reviewed enough Speyside scotches that I am basically a foolish Disney villain […]

North British 7 2007 Signatory Vintage Collection – Cask Strength

The days when Lowlands with soft mineral notes, lovely citrus, and a great selection of nice drams to have before a tastings are behind us. However, for those of us who love that style, all is not lost. There are still some distilleries making that profile, and not all of them are in the Lowlands. […]

Glenturret 29 1989 Signatory Cask Strength [Casks 238 & 232]

Tropical beaches are amazing for multiple reasons: The heat, the feeling of serenity, the ability to basically sit around in underwear without judgement because “it’s a bathing suit”, and fresh fruit. For myself, I don’t typically go to tropical locations, as my style of travel doesn’t really mesh well with them: The beach may be […]

Longrow 11 Red Pinot Noir / Longrow 17 Single Cask

One good Longrow deserves another. Or two more. So I’ve been crazy busy in life. A new career, going to school at the same time, dealing with life, and oh, now, I’m trying to do my part and making sure I don’t spread COVID-19. Oh, and clean your fucking hands and stay home. Thus I’ve […]

Longrow 11 2007 Springbank Society [Reviewed 3 times for Science]

Thanks to /u/xile_ and Tim for these samples. In Science, the greatest term is never Eureka, but rather “Huh, that’s weird”. What I do is not science, nor would I pretend it’s as important. However, though a series of events that we’ll charitably call fun accidents, I did have that weird moment. Longrow 11 2007 Springbank Society is […]

Three Hazelburn Reviews

I sometimes feel like Hazelburn is the last child in a family of really smart kids. Look, you got Springbank. A tough, unique, amazing whisky. Easy oldest kid, gets straight As, is popular without being a dick about it. Then you have Longrow: Peated, doesn’t really have to try, still does, gets these cool red […]

Dalwhinnie Distillery Bottling

Thanks to /u/Davyj0ne5 for this sample. I recently commented that I have been reviewing some rare drams and that I was coming back to earth with some more standard whiskies. Then I read what I was about to review and realized that I’m warped in thinking Dalwhinnie Distillery Bottling was, in fact, “down to earth”. So my own warped […]

Adelphi Private Stock Blended Whisky

Adelphi is known for being an independent bottler. If I’m being honest, I like their stuff, but lordy it’s like pulling teeth trying to figure out the stats on their bottles. Are they sleek and look great on a shelf? Yes, not in an “amazing glass bottle” way but in that minimalistic cool “let’s show […]