Whisky Reviews

  Singaporean indie bottler Animal Spirits is celebrating its 4th Anniversary with a trio of Scotch expressions that traverse quite the range, fro...

  The year was 1962. The fresh-faced 17-year-old David Stewart entered the room with some apprehension. He's interviewing at the Dufftown-based wh...

  Since rediscovering my new favorite bar, there are several drams I’ve had my eye on which are part of their comprehensive spirits list. Upon eac...

    Balvenie 1968 Vintage CaskBottled: 2000Aged Year: 32yoCask number: 7294ABV: 50.8%No. of bottles: 180   Tasting notes using Denver & Le...

  Teaspooned Balvenie from Sansibar, bottled for Taiwan. Delectable.   Tasting Note Nose: barley, osmanthus, jackfruit, green mangoes Palate: per...

Tasting Notes Nose: beeswax, vanilla, wool Palate: candle wax, watermelon rind, green apple skin, red bean paste Finish: candle wax, black pepper...

  Balvenie 15, Single Barrel 761, Bottle 106, 47.8% abv.Nose: bubblegum, cherries, cheap light milk chocolate, hints of raisins. Very light.Palat...

  Balvenie 16yo, Triple Cask, 40% abv.Travel retail exclusive that is matured in refill American oak casks, first-fill bourbon barrels, and first...

  Balvenie 12 single barrel first fill cask 5893, bottle 277, 47.8% abv.This is matured in first-fill bourbon casks for at least 12 years with le...

  Balvenie 21 Madeira Cask, 40% abv.This is a bottle revisit. Travel retail bottling.Nose: light hints of apple cider, burnt wood, some less spic...

  Balvenie 14 Golden Cask, 47.5% abv.Released around 2009 for the travel retail market, I believe for France only. Seems like the 14 year Golden ...

  Balvenie 17 Madeira Cask Finished, 43% abv.This 2009 Balvenie... was part of the 17 year series. Not gonna lie, due to a previous Balvenie 21 M...