NOTE: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author. It is to be taken at the discretion of the reader. During my tour of the Islay distilleries, I mentioned in my posts on Caol Ila and Lagavulin that the distilleries had a “No Photography Allowed” rule in place which prohibited the taking […]
Read more "Diageo’s ban on photography: Not the full picture?"For my fifth review, I will be showcasing the five whiskies that I sampled during my visit to the Ardbeg distillery as well as the special new make spirit which forms the heart of all Ardbeg whiskies. The five whiskies are as follows: 1) Ardbeg 10 Years 2) Ardbeg Kildalton 3) Ardbeg Uigeadail 4) Ardbeg […]
Read more "Whisky Review #5: Ardbeg"The 5th distillery in my 8 part series about the Islay distilleries is centred around Ardbeg, which is one of my favourites. I have been a fan of their 10 Year Old expression for many years now and have also purchased their Auriverdes expression which was released for Ardbeg Day 2014 for my personal collection. […]
Read more "The Islay Series – Distillery #5: Ardbeg"For my fourth review, I will be showcasing the four whiskies that I tried during my visit to Bunnahabhain distillery as well as a further special sample which was provided by my tour guide, Bethany. The five whiskies are as follows: 1) Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old 2) Bunnahabhain 18 Years Old 3) Bunnahabhain Cruach Mhona […]
Read more "Whisky Review #4: Bunnahabhain"The 4th part of my 8-part series on the Islay distilleries focuses on Bunnahabhain, which is a distillery that is not widely known but is more than capable of producing some truly stellar whisky. Bunnahabhain (pronounced Bun-a-hav-in) is located on the North-Eastern coast of Islay in a village which shares the same name as the […]
Read more "The Islay Series – Distillery #4: Bunnahabhain"For my third review, I will be showcasing the four different whiskies that I tried at Kilchoman distillery as well as two samples which were provided by the distillery manager to sample at home. The six whiskies are as follows: 1) Kilchoman 100% Islay 4th Edition 2) Kilchoman Single Cask Release 3) Kilchoman Original Cask […]
Read more "Whisky Review #3: Kilchoman"The 3rd part of my 8-part series on the Islay distilleries focuses on Kilchoman, which is the youngest distillery on the island but certainly not overawed by the competition. Kilchoman is located on the Western side of Islay, within a village which shares the same name as the distillery. The term Kilchoman is derived from […]
Read more "The Islay Series – Distillery #3: Kilchoman"For my second whisky review, I will be showcasing the five different whiskies that I tried during my Premium tasting at Lagavulin distillery. The five whiskies are as follows: 1) Lagavulin 16 Years Old 2) Lagavulin PX Distiller’s Edition 3) Lagavulin cask sample (ex-bourbon cask, 17 years old) 4) Lagavulin 12 Years Old 5) Lagavulin […]
Read more "Whisky Review #2: Lagavulin"The 2nd part of my 8-part series on the Islay distilleries focuses on Lagavulin, which is fast earning a reputation for quality and sophistication throughout the world. Lagavulin is located near the village of Port Ellen in the Southern part of Islay and is situated in a sheltered bay which shares the same name as […]
Read more "The Islay Series – Distillery #2: Lagavulin"For my first whisky review, I will be showcasing the three whiskies that I tried during my tour at Caol Ila distillery. The three whiskies are as follows: 1) Caol Ila 12 Years Old 2) Caol Ila Moch (No Age Statement) 3) Caol Ila 15 Years Old Unpeated Special Release Caol Ila 12 Years Old […]
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