Reviews

If you think Lidl is just for the weekly shop, then you haven't tried the Glenalba 25 Year Madeira Finish. This whisky is like a well-aged leather book: full of stories that are yet to be discovered.

The Epicurean Small Batch Release from Douglas Laing's is a classic representative of Lowland whiskies that is suitable for both beginners and experienced connoisseurs. With an alcohol content of 46.20% ABV and no age statement, this whisky is an accessible yet complex companion for any occasion.

The ‘Whesskey - Hessian Corn Whisky - 10 years’ is a real insider tip from Germany, more precisely from the Höhler distillery in Hesse. With a full 64.70 % vol. and without colouring or chill-filtration, this whisky promises not only strength, but also a deep, unadulterated taste experience. Will it live up to the high expectations?

Visiting a distillery usually means taking at least one exclusive bottling from the distillery with you or - if possible - a hand-filled bottle, i.e. a self-filled bottle from a specially designated single cask. The Stauning distillery offers several Distillery Exclusives. We took a look at the ‘Barley’ and the ‘Smoke’.

Visiting a distillery usually means taking at least one exclusive bottling from the distillery with you or - if possible - a hand-filled bottle, i.e. a self-filled bottle from a specially designated single cask. The Stauning distillery offers several Distillery Exclusives. We took a look at the ‘Barley’ and the ‘Smoke’.

The Isle of Jura, a remote island on the west coast of Scotland, is known for being the only distillery to trade under the same name. The Jura 10 Years is a whisky that reflects both the wild nature of the island and the artisan tradition.

The Irish Teeling Distillery is releasing the third part of its Wonders of Wood series in Germany today. After Chinkapin Oak (Part 1) and Portuguese Oak (Part 2), the next cask from Northern Europe is now selected: Virgin Swedish Oak. The recipe is supposedly simple: the triple-distilled single pot still Irish whiskey, made from 50% malted and 50% unmalted barley, matures for an unknown number of years exclusively in barrels of a rare Swedish white oak. The whiskey is bottled non-chill-filtered at an alcohol strength of 50%. We are very curious to see what influence the wood has had on the distillate. Speaking of wood: Teeling works together with the Tree Council of Ireland and actively cares for the wood stock of native trees.

The Dailuaine 2012/2022 #308764 from Signatory Vintage, bottled exclusively for Kirsch Import, was bottled at 59.20% and matured for 9 years. The Speyside distillery Dailuaine has positively surprised us in recent years. This time too?

Of course we also buy whisky on holiday. On our last holiday in France, a small corner wine shop recommended the Beauchamp Whisky Pur Malt. The whisky comes from the Bercloux Distillery and shows that France has more to offer than just wine and cognac. But how does this French exotic perform in the glass?

The Miltonduff Signatory Vintage 2009/2021 is a representative from the Speyside region in Scotland. Bottled by the independent bottler Signatory Vintage, this whisky matured for 11 years and has an alcohol content of 46% ABV. The Speyside region is known for its accessible and often fruity whiskies, which makes this drop particularly interesting for beginners. But can this whisky really convince?

In the world of whisky, there are a few names that immediately stand for quality and innovation. Kavalan, a Taiwanese distillery, has firmly established itself among the best whisky producers in the world in recent years. The Kavalan SOLIST Fino Sherry Cask in particular has attracted the attention of whisky connoisseurs worldwide with its exceptional maturity and impressive depth. In this review, we take a closer look at this fascinating single malt.

You might think the glass is empty - that's how transparent the Big Peat Small Batch Release from Douglas Laing's is. But don't be fooled! But waiting in this glass is an exciting Islay experience.