Whisky Reviews
Here you'll find honest opinions, thoughtful analysis and the occasional disagreement, because no two palates are quite the same. We review widely, score reluctantly and remain convinced that whisky is far more interesting than the numbers attached to it.
Agreement is optional; curiosity is encouraged.
Glasgow 1770 8yo Peated Bourbon Cask
Mason isnβt a cat-lover. Nor, it seems, is he ready to be seduced by this young Glasgow 1770 8yo Peated. Maybe, however, with a little time, anyoneβs mind can be changed.
Glasgow 1770 7yo Port Cask Finish
Commenting on something of a modern phenomenon, Fletcher considers the official outlets that do their own βindieβ bottlings. A perfect example is Glasgow and their Port Cask 7yo.
Lunatic Asylumβs Only Ash Remains
Something completely different and interesting - a Brazilian Independent Bottling of a Brazilian Malt. Hughie dives in to tackle wine casks and Lunatic Asylumβs βOnly Ash Remainsβ from Union.
Glasgow 1770 8yo Bourbon Cask Lightly Peated
Fergus tries Glasgow malt at Glasgow whisky festival, only to ask it to live up to the experience when he has it back home. He also makes some observations about openness and transparency, and the humility of cities.
Glasgow 1770 10yo
After yearning for an ex-bourbon unfettered Glasgow release, Ramsay has his wish granted when a ten year old finally drops. A limited milestone it may be, but does it live up to the dream?
Crown Royal Barley Edition
A loyal fan of the Canadian whisky scene, Aengus asks if thereβs a genuine lack of interest from the TradCan producers to make anything remotely interesting for enthusiasts, that isnβt meant to be kept in a glass βcollectionβ cabinet.
Campbeltown Blended Malts Trifecta
Malt Blends: Your Gateway Into Campbeltown Without the Chase