Highland Park 25 yo OB
Highland Park in Kirkwall, Orkney is the most Northerly Scotch whisky distillery. Its geographical location, for an idea of just how remote: This is not the distillery you decide to … Continue reading
Rosebank ‘Flora & Fauna’ 12yo
When your relatives start asking you which whisky you want for Christmas, count your addiction as obvious. Rosebank ‘Flora & Fauna’ 12 yo Nose: Fragrant and light, very floral, touch … Continue reading
Glenfiddich 19 yo ‘Age of Discovery’
Gosh where has the year gone? With Thanksgiving attended to, we find ourselves staring down Christmas and his best friend Overeating. Just behind him, Boxing day is lining up nicely … Continue reading
Quaich Bar Singapore
So I dropped by Quaich Bar to pick up a couple of bottles a friend kindly ordered for me. Only my second visit but whisky enthusiasts will find a serious … Continue reading
Laphroaig 15
Laphroaig 15yo OB Laphroaig, Laphroaig… How many time have you heard the phrase ‘love it or loathe it’ applied to this whisky? There is no middle ground with Laphroaig, though the … Continue reading
Mortlach 1976
Mortlach 1976, Gordon & Macphail, 43% Thanks to G&M who have bottled a plethora of Mortlach to make up for the distillery having no regular OBs. Pale gold. This 1976 beauty … Continue reading
Mortlach revamp
By now scotch enthusiasts worldwide should have gotten wind of Diageo’s plans with Mortlach, key blending component and hitherto under the radar star. Mortlach, mid-90s. (photo acknowledgement to Christer Sundin) … Continue reading
Butts and hogsheads
Why do two casks behave so differently? Casks are individuals like people, though there are some generalizations that can be made. While researching further I happened across the SMWS articles … Continue reading
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