Reviews

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is a Kentucky bourbon known for its classic yet full-bodied style. The Woodford Reserve Distillery produces a series of four straight whiskeys, each highlighting a primary grain. The Distiller’s Select is a bourbon, meaning it contains at least 51% corn, complemented by rye and malted barley. One standout feature is its pot still distillation – a rarity among Kentucky bourbons, adding depth and complexity to the final product.

Approachable but not boring – this Highland single malt shows what independent bottlers like Gordon & MacPhail can draw out of a distillery like Tomatin. The Discovery range is designed as an accessible entry point into different whisky styles – smoky, sherried, or fruity. This 2009 Tomatin clearly belongs to the fruity corner – and delivers just that.

England and whisky? Yes, they go together - and this 9-years drop from St George's Distillery proves it emphatically.With a full 67.3% ABV and a profile that almost tastes like bourbon or strong rye, this single malt is anything but ordinary. So if you're expecting a classic Speysider, you'd better buckle up - here's a whisky that doesn't just have slicing and dicing in its name!

Whisky from Italy? What sounded exotic a few years ago has become a reality thanks to the Puni distillery. The Puni Sole 4 years (release 2017) is a young but exciting whisky that develops a complex interplay of flavours thanks to its maturation in bourbon and sherry casks. At 46% vol., it has a pleasant strength without being overpowering.

Some whiskies are like a relaxing evening stroll - gentle, cosy, predictable. And then there are bottlings like the Ben Nevis 2013 from cask 78.84 of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society: a wild ride through dense flavours, strong sherry influences and a concentrated load of oak spice.

The Feis Ile bottlings are a highlight for Islay fans every year, and 2024 doesn't disappoint either: the Mac-Talla 2009/2024 Feis Ile from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers has everything you would expect from a classic, smoky dram - and a little bit more.

Ballindalloch Distillery, one of the younger distilleries in Scotland's famous Speyside region, has created a whisky that combines both strength and elegance with its Ballindalloch 2016/2024 8 Years.

Campbeltown is a whisky region full of character - salty, rugged, maritime and often blessed with a sparse elegance. The Glen Scotia Distillery carries on this heritage and regularly brings exceptional bottlings to the market with its Icons of Campbeltown series. The Dragon, the second edition in this series, is a 14-years single malt with a powerful 56.8% ABV that challenges both experienced whisky lovers and adventurers alike.

Scotland and golf – a classic combination. The Kingsbarns Balcomie is named after a golf course in Fife and comes from the Lowland distillery of the same name. The Wemyss family, already known as an independent bottler, has been operating Kingsbarns since 2014. For this whisky, Isabella Wemyss relies on maturation in Oloroso sherry casks made of American white oak. The result? A smooth, sweet dram that carries the signature of this young distillery.

Kilkerran is known for its raw, honest whiskies - and this 8-years Batch 10 is no exception. At a whopping 57.4% ABV, it packs quite a punch, but behind the strength lies a sophisticated blend of smoke, spice and sweetness.

The building was originally a cotton mill before it was converted into a distillery in 1965. Today, whisky flows here instead of lengths of cloth - and around 15% of the production ends up in our glasses as single malt.

In 2015, the Teeling Distillery revived whiskey production in Dublin. With their craft distillery in the Liberties, they honor Irish tradition while bringing a modern twist. This Teeling Rosé Wine Cask is part of their innovative lineup – but what does it have to offer?