Fettercairn 30 yo 1988 / 2019 Jack Wiebers Whisky World #2030 47.9%
Whilst Fettercairn can be admired, this particular example is better left admired on a shelf, and far from a glass. Every virtuous quality a malt might be blessed with has … Continue reading
Clynelish 27 yo 1982 / 2010 Nectar of the Daily Drams 59.8%
Might be one of the best 1982s around. This one is honeyed and waxy in a warm but deeply resinous manner, and it’s relative simplicity belies it’s true depth. Little … Continue reading
Bruichladdich 13 yo 2010 / 2024 #2121 for Cyrus & Aloha 62.5%
Massive is an understatement, both in terms of power but also flavour. Here all blackwood and dripping teak oil on geological layers of wood soot and a burnt assemblage of … Continue reading
Port Ellen 16 yo 1979 / 1995 Dun Eideann #303 43%
Always a sense of loss when trying these, and no, new Port Ellen is not Port Ellen. Here a tarry, oil laden peat, full of ancient roots and memory. Suede … Continue reading
‘Elderly Elvis Tilting’ (Glenlivet) 25 yo dramfool 51.2%
How would an elderly Elvis tilt exactly? Jousting perhaps? Very nice whisky though, soft with clear oils, molten butter and malty biscuits. Many little sharp but juicy hints of fruit … Continue reading
Springbank 8 yo Pure Malt for Japan 43%
I don’t think any other distillery has done as many old Japanese issues as Springbank. Overall this one leans rather clean and crisp, with sea air, brine, and lemon pastilles. … Continue reading
Ledaig 18 yo 1972 James MacArthur 54.4%
Its no lie to say 1972 was a very good year for Scotch or that 1972 Ledaig can give 70s Islay a run for its money. This whisky immediately recalls … Continue reading
Irish Single Malt 27 yo 1990 / 2017 Whisky Agency for Whisky Exchange 51.3%
Gorgeous fruity start. Ripe lychee, cantaloupe and pineapple pie filling. Lush and richly textured from nose to finish. Its a while tinned fruit mix, slightly floral like elderflower and chamomile … Continue reading
James MacArthur’s: Glen Spey 21 yo 1970, Macduff 21 yo 1967, Dufftown 13 yo 1978
Glen Spey 21 yo James MacArthur’s 55.4% ~1970 bottled 1991 Spirity, powerful, thick and oily. Juniper and pine air freshener. Little paper flowers. Frankly horrid. 70 pts Macduff 21 yo … Continue reading
Glen Moray 38 yo 1981 / 2019 Whisky Sponge 49.1%
I have a soft spot for well aged malt in refill bourbon. Here it’s many virtues are on display – Christmas cake full of blackcurrants and woody spices. Strong black … Continue reading
whiskyrific 