Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie: A favourite at whisky tasting events
I had forgotten just how wonderful this offering is. I was looking for something simple that replicates the best of Scottish single malt whisky, but with an extra punch—and Wee Beastie delivers. ### A recap Introduced in 2020, Ardbeg Wee Beastie hails from the revered Ardbeg distillery on the island of Islay, Scotland. Known for […]
Whisky Tasting Review 14: Bruichlladdich Classic Laddie
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie can be described as a ‘Symphony for Whisky Tasters’. Whisky tasters, prepare your senses for a journey through the rolling hills of Islay. This is a dram that’s been turning heads and tantalising palates across the globe. Founded in 1881, Bruichladdich (pronounced “brook-laddie”) has risen from near-obscurity to become one of the […]
Whisky Tasting Review 12: Deanston 12
When it comes to whisky tasting of Scottish single malts, you just cannot go wrong with Deanston 12. Whisky novice or experienced connoisseur, just about everyone loves this bottling. The question is why, and why am I reviewing this again? The story of Deanston of often told. The word originally comes from a ‘Dean’ in […]
Whisky Tasting Review 12: Kilchoman 2010 Vintage
When it comes to whisky tasting, Kilchoman from Islay is amongst my favourites. Unusually, it is the only distillery on the westerly island that is not located on the coast. Kilchoman is still relatively young, set up in 2005, the first new distillery on Islay in over a century. Actually, it is privately-owned farm, growing […]
Whisky Tasting Review 10: Nassau 40%
Nope – we are not in the Bahamas, but in Germany. The home of some of the best whisky tasting festivals and over 120+ active distilleries. My good friend, Seth Vogelman, has been raving about this find for a few months now. And he kindly gave me a sample 50ml bottle to try. I confess […]
Whisky Review 8: Amrut Fusion
I have never been disappointed by any Indian single malt whiskies that I have drunk. I am a big fan of Paul John – such as their Brilliance bottling. About a year ago, I was given a 43% ABV from Amrut. If it had been a blind tasting, I may well have said Indian – […]
Whisky Review 7: Port Charlotte 10 Year Old
The Port Charlotte 10 year old is a heavily peated offering (40+ ppm) from Bruichlladich Distillery on Islay. It was launched in 2018, and has rapidly become a firm favourite amongst the peaty geeks. There was actually a distillery called Port Charlotte. Started in the late 1820s – following the update of tax regulations for […]
Whisky BOOK review: Peat and Whisky by Mike Billet
Writing a review of a bottle of whisky during Passover does not feel like a correct use of time. But I have no problem relating about a magnificent book that I finished recently. Peat and Whisky – The Unbreakable Bond by Mike Billet. Published 2023 by Saraband This book is not a history of the […]
Whisky Review 5: M&H exclusive bottling for Northern Whisky Society
M&H or Milk and Honey is located in south Tel Aviv. It is a neighbourhood that lives and breathes hightech and start ups. M&H whisky embraces this to the full, rarely shirking an opportunity to try something new. For example, I point in the direction of their Apex range. The pomegranate cask is an absolute […]
Whisky Review 4: Hibiki 17
If I had not been generously gifted a sample bottle of Hibiki 17, I would not be reviewing it today. It ticks few of my favourite boxes. BUT… Hibiki 17 was first brought to the market in 1989 by the Japanese giant, Suntory. Hibiki means echo or resonance in Japanese. However, the drink really shot […]