ralfystuff S01E331 · whisky review 269 - Cragganmore 12yo (Speyside Region)

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. . . a typical, and decent quality Speyside Malt featuring fruit/floral complexity.

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Season 1
  1. 1 1. whisky review 1 - Talisker 10 y.o.2009-02-21
  2. 2 2. whisky review 2 - Glen Breton 10 y.o.2009-02-15
  3. 3 3. whisky review 3 - Aberlour A'bunadh2009-02-20
  4. 4 4. whisky review 4 - Port Ellen 25 y.o. (Bladnoch)2009-02-21
  5. 6 6. whisky review 6 - whisky books2009-02-25
  6. 7 7. whisky review 7 - whisky glasses2009-02-25
  7. 8 8. whisky review 8 - pete's wine advice2009-03-04
  8. 9 9. whisky review 9 - caramel (E150a)2009-03-01
  9. 10 10. whisky review 10 - chill-filtration2009-03-02
  10. 11 11. whisky review 11 - nosing whisky2009-03-02
  11. 12 12. whisky review 12 - water in whisky2009-03-02
  12. 13 13. whisky review 13 - tasting & awareness2009-03-02
  13. 14 14. scotch whisky review 14 - Johnnie Walker Black Label2009-03-05
  14. 15 15. whisky review 15 - Isle of Skye 8 y.o.2009-03-05
  15. 16 16. whisky review 16 - Black Bottle2009-03-06
  16. 17 17. whisky review 17 - Teacher's Highland Cream2009-03-07
  17. 18 18. whisky review 18 - Glenfiddich 12 y.o.2009-03-07
  18. 19 19. whisky review 19 - Glenlivet 12 y.o.
  19. 20 20. whisky review 20 - Highland Park 12 y.o.2009-03-07
  20. 21 21. whisky review 21 - Glenmorangie Original
  21. 22 22. whisky review 22 - Macallan 10 y.o. (Sherry)
  22. 23 23. whisky review 23 - Springbank 1997 Batch 2
  23. 24 24. whisky review 24 - Mortlach 19 y.o. (signatory cask)
  24. 25 25. whisky review 25 - McCarthy's single malt whiskey
  25. 26 26. whisky review 26 - Ardmore 15 y.o. (Signatory 46%)
  26. 27 27. whisky review 27 - Ledaig 16 y.o. (Gordon & Macphail)
  27. 28 28. whisky review 28 - Ardbeg 10 y.o. Islay
  28. 29 29. whisky review 29 - Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay
  29. 30 30. whisky review 30 - Laphroaig 10 y.o. cask Islay
  30. 31 31. Whisky review 31 - www.lfw.co.uk (visit March '09)
  31. 32 32. whisky review 032 - Bruichladdich 2001 Islay 'resurrection' 46%
  32. 33 33. whisky review 033 - Laphroaig 15 y.o. Islay
  33. 34 34. whisky review 034 - Bladnoch (Interview with Manager Yolanda)
  34. 35 35. whisky review 035 - Bladnoch (Dunnage Warehouse No:1)
  35. 36 36. whisky review 036 - Bladnoch (Dunnage warehouse No: 2)
  36. 37 37. whisky review 037 - Bladnoch (dunnage warehouse No: 3)
  37. 38 38. whisky review 038 - Bushmills Black Bush (Chippermore Point)
  38. 39 39. whisky review 039 - Ben Nevis 14 y.o. (Signatory Cask)
  39. 40 40. whisky review 040 - Peat Stuff @ Fannyside Loch
  40. 41 41. whisky review 041b - Glengoyne 1 (Duncan the Stillman)
  41. 42 42. whisky review 042 - Glengoyne 2 (Duncan's Choice)
  42. 43 43. whisky review 043 - Glengoyne 3 (Duncan's tales)
  43. 44 44. whisky review 044 - Advice on drinking old whiskies
  44. 45 45. whisky review 045 - Yoichi 10yo & Japanese Whisky
  45. 46 46. whisky review 046 - D.I.Y. Blending whiskies
  46. 47 47. whisky review 047 - Recommended Blended Whisky
  47. 48 48. whisky review 048 - Recommended Single Malts
  48. 49 49. whisky review 049 - Recommended Older Single Malts
  49. 50 50. whisky review 050 - Recommended Islays + 50th Video !!!
  50. 51 51. whisky review 051 - Raymond in Bladnoch's Warehouse No:3
  51. 53 53. whisky review 053a - Peter's tour of Glengyle (Part 1)
  52. 54 54. whisky review 053b - Peter's tour of Glengyle (part2)
  53. 55 55. whisky review 054a - Ayr WhiskyFest'09 (part1)
  54. 56 56. whisky review 054b - Ayr Whiskyfest'09 (part2)
  55. 57 57. whisky review 055 - Glengoyne on Dumgoyne Hill
  56. 58 58. whisky review 056a - Auchentoshan Triple Stills (part 1)
  57. 59 59. whisky review 056b - Auchentoshan Triple Stills (part 2)
  58. 60 60. whisky review 057a - Single cask Auchentoshan
  59. 61 61. whisky review 057b - Auchentoshan 12 yo
  60. 62 62. whisky review 058a - Andy re-furbs a barrel (part 1)
  61. 63 63. whisky review 058b - Andy re-furbs a barrel (Part 2)
  62. 64 64. whisky review 058c - andy re-furbs a barrel (part 3)
  63. 65 65. whisky review 059 - Mat & Jamie @ Oddbins
  64. 66 66. whisky review 060 - Beastie Mobile & Supernova
  65. 67 67. whisky review 061 - Shop Malt, Port Askaig 17 yo
  66. 68 68. whisky review 062 - New Make Spirit (Kilchoman & Bladnoch)
  67. 69 69. whisky review 063 - Brand & Craft (Nox .V. Bladnoch)
  68. 70 70. whisky review 064 - Cigars (& whisky)
  69. 71 71. whisky review 065 - 'Peating' a Cigar (anorak stuff)
  70. 72 72. whisky review 066 - Join_start a Whisky Club
  71. 73 73. whisky review 067 - Beer with your Whisky
  72. 74 74. whisky review 068 - Royalmilewhiskies
  73. 75 75. whisky review 069a - WhiskyFringe 2009 (part 1)
  74. 76 76. whisky review 069b - WhiskyFringe 2009 (Part 2)
  75. 77 77. whisky review 069c - WhiskyFringe 2009 (Part 3)
  76. 78 78. whisky review 070 - Adelphi Interview@WhiskyFringe 2009
  77. 79 79. whisky review 071a - Andy@Glencairn Crystal
  78. 80 80. whisky review 072a - Recommended Rums2009-08-28
  79. 81 81. whisky review 072b - (Recommended) Rum ResultsThe results of Glasgow's Whisky Club Rum tasting ....
  80. 82 82. whisky review 073a - Auchentoshan Family Festival2009-09-03... for me, the most successful Distillery Ale I have tasted. ... which got me thinking about a hybrid beverage called 'Whiskale' which may help small Craft Distillers get through
  81. 83 83. whisky review 073b - Auchentoshan's Ale2009-09-03... for me, the most successful Distillery Ale I have tasted. ... which got me thinking about a hybrid beverage called 'Whiskale' which may help small Craft Distillers get through
  82. 84 84. whisky review 074 - Supermarket Whiskies..... when it comes to Whisky (or any quality alcohols) are you limited to a budget ? ...
  83. 85 85. whisky review 075 - Budget & Quality Whisky.... examples of reasonable quality Whisky and how to find them if your on a budget.
  84. 86 86. whisky review 076 - Kilchomans' First Whisky.... new, small, artisan, craft-presented, local-sourcing, skill-rich, customer-respectful. ... and we like that very much.
  85. 87 87. whisky review 077 - Mini Independent Bottlers... if you can find them, ... small Independent Bottlers can provide seriously good quality whiskies for the drinker looking for something special, and at a good price too.
  86. 88 88. whisky review 078 - 'The Bottlers' Springbank Cask 1802009-09-24...
  87. 89 89. whisky review 079 - .... time for a hot Toddy !got a rotten head cold ? TODDY TIME !!! 2 spoons sugar, - big pinch of mixed spice, - some ginger syrup, - ... add hot water, - cool, swirl, - knob of butter - one egg yolk - whisk
  88. 90 90. whisky review 080a - Bladnoch walk-through ( Part 1 )PART 1 ...
  89. 91 91. whisky review 080b - Bladnoch walk-through ( Part 2 )PART 2 - from the Mash tun via the washbacks and milling hopper by the warehouses and down to the river, this concludes in a barrel of steam.
  90. 92 92. whisky review 080c - Bladnoch 8 yo (October 3rd 2009)... YES, all you Glasgow's Whisky Clubbers, I will get the rest of this lovely bottle to you soon.
  91. 93 93. whisky review 081 - Glen Garioch Founders Reserve... a characterful and often mis-understood Malt, and this is a good, recently launched version.
  92. 94 94. whisky review 082 - Benromach 10yo... the littlest Speyside Malt has put on her Cindarella slippers, and gone to the Grand Ball. An 'average' still-signature never tasted so good as this one does now.
  93. 95 95. whisky review 083 - Balvenie 12 yo Doublewood... a reputable little Speysider with older bottlings popular with collectors.
  94. 96 96. whisky review 084 - Balvenie 12yo Signature (Edition 2)... thanks to Mr Haggis for the bottle-swap, I can review another decent Balvenie which demonstrates that younger Malts are just as eventful as many older ones.
  95. 97 97. whisky review 085 - How to cope with bad whisky.Two simple but effective ways to affect and recover poor quality unpalatable whisky and avoid having to pour it down the drain.
  96. 98 98. whisky review 086 - Winter Scotch (old-time New Year Liquor)... my old grandma's recipe ( all her neighbors did it too !) for making standard Blended Whisky more enjoyable by marinading the fruit & peel ingredients of a New Year Cake, then
  97. 99 99. whisky review 087a - Zombie review of an old George IV Blend... to celebrate Halloween (31/10/09) I am reviewing an 'un-dead' old Blended Whisky no-one will have heard of, then I will introduce Zombie whisky on Glasgow's first ever Zombie W
  98. 100 100. whisky review 087b - Glasgow's first ever ZOMBIE WALK !!!... 500 un-dead's lurched and moaned through the West End of Glasgow on Halloween, and I was amongst them as a Zombie-Marshall, introducing the first ever bottle of Zombie Whisky A
  99. 101 101. whisky review 088 - Chivas Regal 12yo... following a recent e-mail from someone asking for a Blended Scotch review due to no Malts being available at their remote location, I have reviewed the second most available Bl
  100. 102 102. whisky review 089 - Glenburgie 15yo Cask Strength.... only available at Chivas Malt Distilleries, this is a great example of a lesser known Malt Whisky which can be found on a 'treasure hunt' around Scotland's Distilleries.
  101. 103 103. whisky review 090 - Glen Scotia 18yo Indi (rum cask matured)... an exotic odd-ball Single Malt heavily influenced by a robust Jamaica rum cask whilst delivering a Malt arrival, grappa development and big rum finish. ... Odd but good.
  102. 104 104. whisky review 091a - mum & dad buy lovely Julia a cask of Glengoyne... Richard and Tomako invited me to see their Cask of Glengoyne being filled which they intend to be a present for their baby daughter Julia when she's older.
  103. 105 105. whisky review 091b - mum, dad and baby Julia talk 'Whisky' at Glengoyne... having just bought a cask of Glengoyne Whisky for baby Julia's future, Richard and Tomako talk about one of their favourite topics...
  104. 106 106. whisky review 092 - Lagavulin 12 yo cask strength... big belter from Islay gets the 'whiskyreview' treatment...
  105. 107 107. whisky review 093 - Lagavulin 16 yo... older sister to the 12 yo cask strength..
  106. 108 108. whisky review 094 - Caol Ila 12yo... the lesser known peaty Malt from Islay, often over-looked, but usually quite rewarding.
  107. 109 109. whisky review 095 - Ales matured in New Oak and Malt Casks... something different for the Whisky fan.
  108. 110 110. whisky review 096 - Glenfiddich 15yo (Solera Matured)... a very interesting style of Single Malt using the old Solera Vat system used by Sherry and Cognac producers for hundreds of years. In Scotch, this Solera system is highly unusu
  109. 111 111. whisky review 097 - Laphroaig quarter cask...
  110. 112 112. whisky review 098 - Big Peat (Blended Islay Malt)An Islay Malt Whisky Combo including Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and Port Ellen ...
  111. 113 113. whisky review 099 - snow and Lagavulin Distillers Edition...
  112. 114 114. whisky review 100 - Hogmanay by the fireside... some end-of-the-year comment with a very brief review of Bladnoch 18yo (which will be reviewed in more detail in whisky review 101) Big thanks to all you viewers and also to ev
  113. 115 115. whisky review 101 - Bladnoch 18yo cask strength... one of the small, craft, traditional, well-priced wee Distilleries in Scotland receives a proper blessing from my humble self.
  114. 116 116. whisky review 102 - B-N-J (Bailie Nicol Jarvie) Blended... an intense dry super-citrus Blended Scotch with heavy Barley and sherbet profile.
  115. 117 117. whisky review 103 - Brora (Duncan Taylor 27yo cask 1427)... a particularly juicy and competent version of what is Scotlands greatest Classic Lost Distillery.
  116. 118 118. whisky review 104a - 5th Victoria Whisky Festival Intro:.... clutching my Canadian bag to fill with Canadian Whisky, I have arrived on Vancouver Island to assist and present some whiskystuff for the Independant minded Canadians. ... Nic
  117. 119 119. whisky review 104b -
  118. 120 120. whisky review 104c1 -...
  119. 121 121. whisky review 104c2 -... part two of the Victoria Distillery visit sees us chillin' in the tastin' place.
  120. 122 122. whisky review 104d -...
  121. 123 123. whisky review 104e - wood-stuff @ Compass Box... an engaging interview with John Glazer of the Compass Box Whisky Company in which he articulates the necessity for quality wood maturation of whisky.
  122. 124 124. whisky review 104f -...
  123. 125 125. whisky review 104g -...
  124. 126 126. whisky review 104h -...
  125. 127 127. whisky review 104i -... Joe tells me a bit about the excellent Forty Creek stuff, new-age Canadian Whisky.
  126. 128 128. whisky review 104j - Organizers Spot at Victoria Whisky Festival
  127. 129 129. whisky review 104k - Jonathan's Masterclass's @ Victoria Whisky FestivalPLEASE NOTE ... as we sit to feed the ducks you will have to turn your sound up, ...
  128. 130 130. whisky review 104l - concluding the Victoria Whisky Festival... it was a blast ! I don't mean to offend with my opinion on some Canadian Whiskies as many are perfectly sound ! But I do see such potential for a Canadian Whisky renaissance, .
  129. 131 131. whisky review 105 - Handy Hints 1 2 & 3... how to 1 - sniff a bottle without leaving nose deposit. 2 - identify imposed chemical smells which can spoil whisky enjoyment.
  130. 132 132. whisky review 106 - Handy Hints 4 5 & 6Handy Hints .... 4 - After a Cold, it can take a week to get your smell and taste back to normal. 5 - taking some prescription medication and even health supplements can have a lim
  131. 133 133. whisky review 107 - Canadian Club (Barrel Blended)... an available, decent priced introduction to Canadian Whisky, ... multi-grain distillate designed for a sweet, pleasant rye-kissed Blend. It works well, acceptable for sipping b
  132. 134 134. whisky review 108 - Seagram's VO & Wisers (small batch)... two traditional style Canadian whiskies, with the Seagram's noticably 'branded' whilst the Wisers (small batch) gives a bolder showing with it's more crafted presentation.
  133. 135 135. whisky review 109 - Alberta Premium & Forty Creek (barrel select)... two good Whiskies found mainly in Canada, and a bit of a well kept secret too ! Alberta Premium is a good 100% Rye with a mellow fruity/sweety character. Forty Creek is a moder
  134. 136 136. whisky review 110 - Recommended Canadian Whiskies (concluding a series)... in this Vlog, I consider the whiskies reviewed over the last 6 reviews, and also where Canadian Whisky's at, and finally, ... where the future lays in developing the character
  135. 137 137. whisky review 111a - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... introduction to the whiskycast.
  136. 138 138. whisky review 111b - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... first section of the whiskycast.
  137. 139 139. whisky review 111c - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... second section of the whiskycast.
  138. 140 140. whisky review 111d - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... third section of the whiskycast.
  139. 141 141. whisky review 111e - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... fourth section of the whiskycast.
  140. 142 142. whisky review 111f - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com... fifth section of the whiskycast.
  141. 143 143. whisky review 112 - Johnnie Walker Green Label...
  142. 144 144. whisky review 113 -... a quick introduction to the world's first Scottish-based Whisky Evening Class which involves a " Whisky Trail" for beginners, and an "Advanced Whisky Trail" for those who compl
  143. 145 145. whisky review 114 - Blue Hanger 30yo (BB&R Malt Blend)... a bit of a belter, A good example of a quality Blended Malt (i.e. single malts from various Distilleries mixed together). Quality whisky - good ! Non-chilfiltered - good ! NO E
  144. 146 146. whisky review 115 - Grant's Family Reserve (Blended Scotch).... A big selling Whisky in many Countries around the World.
  145. 147 147. whisky review 116 - Te Bheag (Blended Gaelic Whisky)www.gaelicwhisky.
  146. 148 148. whisky review 117 - Launch of Abhainn Dearg Spirit in U.K.On Tuesday 16th March 2010, the first public appearance of Abhainn Dearg new-Spirit will take place at Macsorleys Bar, Jamaica Street, Glasgow at 7.30pm If you can, be there.
  147. 149 149. whisky review 118 - Handy Hints 7 8 & 9 (Festival advice)... how to prepare for, deal with, and survive a Whisky Festival whisky review 117 - Launch of Abhainn Dearg Spirit in U.K. On Tuesday 16th March 2010, the first public appearance
  148. 150 150. whisky review 119 - Recommended Irish Whiskies... a ralfy-recommended range of Irish Whiskey showing different styles and prices, and all worth the effort.
  149. 151 151. whisky review 120 - Bushmills Original... a fresh, decent, simple (but substantial) Blended Irish Whiskey which can become deceptively "more-ish !" if your not careful with your measures. With content matured for at le
  150. 152 152. whisky review 121 - Jameson Crested Ten... a recent version of Jameson Whiskey now more widely available due to the growing popularity of traditional 'Pot Still' Irish Spirit. Basically, this carries more complex notes
  151. 153 153. whisky review 122 - Sainsbury's Single Malt Irish Whiskey... a Supermarket Special, and for the price of £13.49, a good deal ! This is a decent, exciting young Irish character of considerable personality, and reflects the fact that some
  152. 154 154. whisky review 123 - Redbreast 12yo Pure Pot Still Whiskey... a rare example of a traditional style of Irish Whiskey involving the distillation of malted and un-malted barley. Scotch Whisky uses only malted barley.
  153. 155 155. whisky review 124 - Greenspot Pure Pot Still Whiskey... a seven to eight year old sherry influenced rarity produced by Midleton Distillery (Jameson's) for Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants in Dublin.
  154. 156 156. whisky review 125 - Tyrconnell 15yo single cask Whiskey... a masterful Scotch-similar Irish Single Malt of complexity and substance.
  155. 157 157. whisky review 126 - Connemara Single Cask Peated Irish Whiskey... this is a crafted, peated Irish Whiskey and a consideration as an alternative to an Islay Scotch Malt if you want to try something peatily different. Ref: - K92/334105 46%, sin
  156. 158 158. whisky review 127 - Ardbeg Corryvreckan... super peaty, super sexy, super collectable, super promoted super hyped Islay Malt lusted after by nouveau-collectors, Malt-anoraks and adored by marketing gurus. ... and a good
  157. 159 159. whisky review 128 - Balblair 1989 (20yo)subtle/intense/delicate/complex Highland Malt just along the road from Glenmorangie.
  158. 160 160. whisky review 129 - anCnoc 12yo... a complex under-rated speysider of challenging charm.
  159. 161 161. whisky review 130 - Poit Dhubh 12yo (Malt Blend)... the Poit Dhubh range is non chill-filtered, 43%, and generally good ! I review the 12yo as it is, for me, a good representation of the range.
  160. 162 162. whisky review 131 - John's Kilchoman Tour (Part A)...
  161. 163 163. whisky review 131 - John's Kilchoman Tour (Part B)...
  162. 164 164. whisky review 132 - Interview with Duncan @ Bruichladdich (Part 1)... took the opportunity recently to sit down with Duncan who has decades of experience distilling, and now manages Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. ... some interesting stories.
  163. 165 165. whisky review 132 - Interview with Duncan @ Bruichladdich (Part 2)... took the opportunity recently to sit down with Duncan who has decades of experience distilling, and now manages Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. ... some interesting stories.
  164. 166 166. whisky review 133 - Finlaggan (old reserve) Part A... a peat monster at a good price.
  165. 167 167. whisky review 133 - Finlaggan (old reserve) Part B...
  166. 168 168. whisky review 134 - The Ileach (cask strength)... a Single Malt from Islay with ....
  167. 169 169. whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part A)An Exhibitor tables 'walk round' in three parts capturing whats available at the Whisky 'an 'a That Show 2010 in Ayr, Scotland.
  168. 170 170. whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part B)An Exhibitor tables 'walk round' in three parts capturing whats available at the Whisky 'an 'a That Show 2010 in Ayr, Scotland.
  169. 171 171. whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part C)An Exhibitor tables 'walk round' in three parts capturing whats available at the Whisky 'an 'a That Show 2010 in Ayr, Scotland.
  170. 172 172. whisky review 136 - Interview with George Grant of Glenfarclas... a decent, light-natured chat with George Grant, heir to the Glenfarclas Kingdom, and all-round whisky-bloke.
  171. 173 173. whisky review 137a - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part A)... a wander through the 'contemporary' section of my whisky-stash.
  172. 174 174. whisky review 137b - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part B)... second part of the trawl through my eccentric whisky colllection.
  173. 175 175. whisky review 138 - Jura 18yo... my first Isle Of Jura review find me crooning about the (more mature) 18yo version rather than younger alternatives. This Malt suits the time to develop.
  174. 176 176. whisky review 139 - Jura 15yo single caskRecorded on June 16, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.
  175. 177 177. whisky review 140a - Chat with Mark from Whiskycast.com (part A)... first part of the (return) Interview/chat with Mark Gilespie, host of the e-radio programme www.whiskycast.
  176. 178 178. whisky review 140b - Chat with Mark from Whiskycast.com (part B)... second part of the (return) Interview/chat with Mark Gilespie, host of the e-radio programme www.whiskycast.
  177. 179 179. whisky review 141 - Talisker Distillers Edition... after a recent dissapointment with Talisker 18yo, I am glad to be able to present a competent Talisker in the form of the 'Distillers Edition', which although a bit expensive i
  178. 180 180. whisky review 142 - Interview with Mark from whiskywhiskywhisky.com... Mark administers a successful Whisky Forum and also is the Organizer of Glasgow's Innaugral Whisky Festival taking place in Glasgow, November 2010.
  179. 181 181. whisky review 143 - Mortlach 14yo from Cadenheads... an independant bottled Mortlach from Cadenheads who are owned by Springbank Distillers.
  180. 182 182. whisky review 144 - Haig Gold Label's (1960's + 2010)an old-fashioned Blended Scotch which is reviewed here in two bottles, one from the 1960's and one from 2010. Does whisky age in bottles ? ...
  181. 183 183. whisky review 145 - Johnnie Walker Red Label (1960's V 2010)an interesting comparison of two generations of one of Scotch whiskies most enigmatic brands, and the top selling Scotch Blended Whisky in the World.
  182. 185 185. whisky review 146 - Penderyn Welsh Whisky... Penderyn is the first Welsh Whisky Distillery in over 100 years, launched on St David's Day 2004 and producing quality young Whisky of character and complexity.
  183. 186 186. whisky review 147 - St Georges English Whisky (Chapter 6)... look out for tartan tantrums ! .. English Whisky has arrived and although still young it has potential ... and is getting better.
  184. 187 187. whisky review 148 - Ancnoc 12yo... a complex, quality and underated speysider of substance and complexity.
  185. 188 188. whisky review 149 - Four recommended peated Malt Whiskies.... a selection of four peated whiskies which I would recommend as worth trying, and not all of them are from Islay !!! .... all these selections are not expensive (unless you liv
  186. 189 189. whisky review 150 - Bunnahabhain 12yo (Craft Version)... a quiet classic Islay Single Malt just go classier with 46.3% vol:, No-Chillfiltration & Natural Colour too. ....
  187. 190 190. whisky review 151 - Bowmore Tempest 10yo (1st Batch)10yo 55.3%vol: ... and where Bowmore should be at , ... fresh, peaty, fruity, ginger, orange rind, zesty, and wafts of smoke with vanilla-oak.
  188. 191 191. whisky review 152 - Smokey JoeA good example of a MaltBlend type of Scotch, ... a blend of Single Malts from different Distilleries, bottled at 46%, non chill-filtered and (probably) no Caramel added either. ..
  189. 192 192. whisky review 153 - BB&R Ledaig 4yo (cask 900008)An unusual and very accomplished 4 yo sherry monster from Ledaig, (peated Tobermory) ... off the malt 'radar' until brought to my attention by experienced maltsters at Loch Fyne Wh
  190. 193 193. whisky review 154 - Dalwhinnie 15yo...
  191. 194 194. whisky review 155 1_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits. (with Makers Mark)... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' First of two Vlogs introducing the series.
  192. 195 195. whisky review 155 2_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits (with Makers Mark).... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' Second of two Vlogs introducing the series.
  193. 196 196. whisky review 155 3_3 - Recommended American Bourbons, Ryes and Whiskies... a selected number of U.S. Spirits representing a readily available range at affordable prices.
  194. 197 197. whisky review 156 - Elijah Craig 12yo Bourbon... classic quality, bass-line Bourbon ....
  195. 198 198. whisky review 157 - Western Gold Bourbon... very much at the 'economy' end of the market, but a very impressive Spirit considering the price. There are many Spirits out there like this with the big Producers looking to g
  196. 199 199. whisky review 158 - Knob Creek 9yo Bourbon @ 50%vol...Named after Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in Kentucky, this is supposed to represent old-school, pre-prohibition Bourbon, .... but it seems like a very modern version to me.
  197. 200 200. whisky review 159 - Jack Daniels Old No: 7 & Gentleman JackOld No: 7 is very young stuff suitable for ice and/or mixing with soda or coke ! For sipping, Gentleman Jack is a far better option expressing the JD style better and with more com
  198. 201 201. whisky review 160 - McAfee's Benchmark Bourbon... another very competent Bourbon which delivers more flavour-rewards than many of it's better known rivals.
  199. 202 202. whisky review 161 - Buffalo Trace... an 'improved' and substantial Bourbon of good quality.
  200. 203 203. whisky review 162 - George Dickel No: 12Tennessee's other big Whisky, (this time spelt Whisky not Whiskey) which holds a special place in the hearts of American Spirit drinkers. It's good, but could be better as I tasted
  201. 204 204. whisky review 163 - Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey...
  202. 205 205. whisky review 164 - Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof... Rye Whisky is a rediscovered genre of Spirits currently undergoing a renaissance of quality and availability.
  203. 206 206. whisky review 165 - Sazerac 18yo Rye (bottled Fall 2009)... old Rye Whiskies are increasingly in demand and expensive.
  204. 207 207. Sunny D and Rum (how to make it)) - whisky review 166... as a tribute to a YouTube viral Vlog, I am using my experience as an Internet Whisky Commentator to advise on getting the most from your Sunny D and Rum, ...
  205. 208 208. whisky review 169 - Caol Ila cask strength (61.6%)...
  206. 209 209. whisky review 170 1_3 - Daftmill Distillery... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.
  207. 210 210. whisky review 170 2_3 - Daftmill Distillery... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.
  208. 211 211. whisky review 170 3_3 - Daftmill Distillery... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.
  209. 212 212. whisky review 171 - J&B 15yo Reserve....
  210. 213 213. whisky review 172 - Recommended Older Blended Whiskies... three 'older' Blended Whiskies which deliver a smell and flavour as good as many Single Malts.
  211. 214 214. whisky review 173 - Ballantines 17yo Blended Scotch... a well constructed Blended Scotch with a good reputation, the 'grain' content is fairly neutral in such a way as to mobilise the variety of 'malt' whiskies involved into a virt
  212. 215 215. whisky review 174 - Campbeltown Loch 21yo Blended Scotch... the House-Blend of Springbank, at 21 years is a minor Classic Blended Scotch.
  213. 216 216. whisky review 175 - The Whisky of 2010.... a wee malt-message and Happy New Year to you all.
  214. 217 217. whisky review 176 - Introducing Springbank Malt Whiskies... Introduction to Springbank Distillery Malts with some advice on a throat infection remedy and opinions on craft-presented whiskies.
  215. 218 218. whisky review 177 1_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 1)... first Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  216. 219 219. whisky review 177 2_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 2)... second Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  217. 220 220. whisky review 177 3_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 3)... third Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  218. 221 221. whisky review 177 4_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 4)... fourth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  219. 222 222. whisky review 177 5_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 5)... fifth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  220. 223 223. whisky review 177 6_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 6)... sixth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  221. 224 224. whisky review 177 7_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 7)... seventh and final Vlog of a seven part series providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.
  222. 225 225. whisky review 178 - Springbank 10yo...
  223. 226 226. whisky review 179 - Longrow 10yo...
  224. 227 227. whisky review 180 - Hazelburn 12 yo... it's triple distilled and completely unpeated Springbank and it's called Hazelburn ! ... excellent.
  225. 228 228. whisky review 181 - sulphur...
  226. 229 229. whisky review 182 - Mortlach 12yo OldMaltCask... an indi-bottling of good standard and bottled at 57.2%, non-chill and no artificial colour. Am sure the oak Butt is an American Oak variety. ...
  227. 230 230. whisky review 183 - Caol Ila 30yo Mackillops Choice... a decent old Scotch form an Independent Bottler at an affordable price, and for sharing with malt-friends.
  228. 231 231. whisky review 184 1_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)... 'Initial Impression' tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on first contact.
  229. 232 232. whisky review 184 2_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)... concluding Impression, blending and tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on
  230. 233 233. whisky review 185 - Glasgow's Innaugral Festival Bottling....a good example of a decent bottling by a whisky-related event sourced from an Independent Bottler.
  231. 234 234. whisky review 186 1_2 - more recommended rums.... introducing some more quality rums, ...
  232. 235 235. whisky review 186 2_2 - Rum suggestions from Dave (noisy venue !)...
  233. 236 236. whisky review 187 - Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum... a good 'benchmark' rum at an affordable price and available too.
  234. 237 237. whisky review 188 - Foursquare Single Cask... a fairly unique event of Bajan rum matured in ex-whisky cask(s) providing a balanced, complex fruity style of spirit.
  235. 238 238. whisky review 189 - Ron Los Valientes 15yo.... a fairly unique tasting rum from Mexico full of character and piratical personality.
  236. 239 239. whisky review 190 - Mount Gay Extra Old Rum... one of the finest rum 'noses' I have ever encountered. A superb value rum from start to finish.
  237. 240 240. whisky review 191 - Elements 8 Spiced Rum... spiced rum is very popular as a mixer, but genuine quality versions for sipping are few and far between ! ... this one is for sipping and savouring.
  238. 241 241. whisky review 192 - Jameson Whiskey...
  239. 242 242. whisky review 193 - Glenlivet Nadurra 16yo.... this is the big Producers taking a successful initiative in 'craft' presenting a Malt free of chill-filtration, E150a and dilution.
  240. 243 243. whisky review 194 - recommended Independant Scotch Malts... six rather interesting single malt whiskies which have one thing in commen, they are all produced by small Independant local Distillers and due to a growing number of Internati
  241. 244 244. whisky review 195 - GlenDronach 15yo Revival...
  242. 245 245. whisky review 196 - Springbank 12yo single cask for Oddbins 2009... a retailer-bottling which is a good example of a type of whisky bottling worth looking out for. ... they can be excellent and not too expensive.
  243. 246 246. whisky review 197 - Glengoyne 12 yo... a competent but still slightly fresh 'sweety' malt of charm and a surpriingly good nose.
  244. 247 247. whisky review 198 - Benriach 21yo Authenticus... a peated Benriach of some phenolic clout for it's age.
  245. 248 248. whisky review 199 - Isle of Arran 10yo (bottled for lfw.co.uk)... a rather tasty single cask (fresh bourbon) Arran Malt bottled for eminent whisky purveyors, Loch Fyne Whiskies.
  246. 249 249. whisky review 200 (1_2) - The Anniversary Mystery Malt Review... here it is malt-mates, 290 uploads lasting 2,400 minutes (40 hours) ...
  247. 250 250. whisky review 200 (2_2) - The Anniversary Glenfarclas Malt Review.... second part of the anniversary review by ralfy.com to celebrate 200 whisky reviews.
  248. 251 251. whisky review 201 - Glenfarclas 15yo...
  249. 252 252. whisky review 202 - Glenfarclas 10yo... baby 'farclas ...
  250. 253 253. whisky review 203 - Advice about whisky hip-flasks.. it's what all whisky-sippers need to know when going into the wider world.
  251. 254 254. whisky review 204 - Advice about whisky decanters... it's what you need to know malt-mates.
  252. 255 255. whisky review 205 - Special Delivery... at some point you may buy whisky on-line. Here is how it should arrive at your door ... sealed, strongly containered and well packaged to prevent theft and damage.
  253. 256 256. whisky review 206 - Spirit of Unity... a very good idea by a group of small, independent distillers.
  254. 257 257. whisky review 207a - Cutty Sark 18yo aboard the 'Antigua'...
  255. 258 258. whisky review 207b - rum-chat with Captain Joe aboard the 'Antigua'...
  256. 259 259. whisky review 208 - Dewars 12 yo with biker-buddy Andy...
  257. 260 260. whisky review 209 (1_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Preparation)....
  258. 261 261. whisky review 209 (2_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Appearance).... what does appearance (colour) tell you about a whisky ? ...
  259. 262 262. whisky review 209 (3_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Nosing)..... sort of complicated, ...
  260. 263 263. whisky review 209 (4_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Tasting)...
  261. 264 264. whisky review 209 (5_7) - Whisky Masterclass (tasting notes)....
  262. 265 265. whisky review 209 (6_7) - Whisky Masterclass (extras)....
  263. 266 266. whisky review 209 (7_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Quiz)....
  264. 267 267. whisky review 210 - Bladnoch 19yo Forum Bottling & whisky opinions... a decent Independant bottling of Bladnoch by Bladnoch reviewed along with some thoughts on whisky preferences, prejudice and politics. .... all an opinion of course.
  265. 268 268. whisky review 211 - Laphroaig Triple Wood... smells fine but the flavour falls short. Too 'young' tasting for the price asked.
  266. 269 269. whisky review 212 - Edradour ( Bourbon Cask Vintage 2003 @ 57.4%)... a fairly unique and very interesting single malt.
  267. 270 270. whisky review 213 - Ben Nevis 10yo.... this is traditionally a great Malt down on it's luck.
  268. 271 271. whisky review 214 - Ben Nevis 25yo (cask 98_35_12)...
  269. 272 272. whisky review 215 - Caol Ila 12yo (unpeated)
  270. 273 273. whisky review 216 - Glenrothes (Signatory vintage 1994).....
  271. 274 274. whisky review 217 - Glencadam 15yo (46% vol:)... one of the less famous Single Malts worth looking out for.
  272. 275 275. whisky review 218 - keeping open Whisky bottles fresh.... how to keep hold of that whisky flavour without it fading over time.
  273. 276 276. whisky review 219 - Whisky Miniatures.. an easy and affordable way to gain enjoyable malt-experience with your Blended Scotch.
  274. 277 277. whisky review 220 - Nosing kits & how to buy Whisky...
  275. 278 278. whisky review 221 - Grand Macnish blended Scotch...
  276. 279 279. whisky review 222 - Stewart's Cream of the Barley...
  277. 280 280. whisky review 223 - Recommended Cachaca... The Brazilians love the stuff so it's time for a Scotch sipper to check thing out and share the results.
  278. 281 281. whisky review 224 - Recommended World Whiskies... a small but varied selection from an increasingly wide variety of good Whisky options from around the World.
  279. 282 282. whisky review 225 - Amrut 'Fusion' Whiskyan iconic single malt from Bangalore India which sets a standard for World whiskies.
  280. 283 283. whisky review 226 - Wasmund's Single Malt Whiskyfrom the Copper Fox Distillery, Virginia, U.S.A. a bottle of Woodsky called Whisky and an interesting experience.
  281. 284 284. whisky review 227 - Bains Cape Mountain Whiskyan excellent value Grain Whisky from South Africa well worth the investigation. Excellent nose compensates for a shorter finish on the tongue.
  282. 285 285. whisky review 228 - Mackmyra 1st Edition Whisky
  283. 286 286. whisky review 229 - Hibiki 12yoit's Japanese, blended malt and grain, and it's rather tasty too.
  284. 287 287. whisky review 230 - Nikka Pure Malt (Black)a malt-blend Japanese whisky which offers some excitement to those who think they know the permutations of whisky.
  285. 288 288. whisky review 231 - Hellyer's Road (peated) Tasmanian Maltralfystuff... it's a new gen: Aussi Malt and gives a good intro to this style http://www.ralfy.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/ralfystuf...
  286. 289 289. whisky review 232 - Movember (Prostate Cancer Check for men)prostate cancer awareness malt-mates, time to check yourselves ! http://www.ralfy.
  287. 290 290. whisky review 233 - Maturation Warehouses at Benromachto coincide with the Benromach bottle auction at scotchwhiskyauctions.
  288. 291 291. whisky review 234 - biker-Andy & ralfy at Glasgow's Whisky Fest 2011an informal malt-moment at the second Glasgow's Whisky Festival on Saturday the 19th November 2011. http://glasgowswhiskyfestival.
  289. 292 292. whisky review 235 - thegoodspiritco (modern bottle shop)a trawl around what is a good example of a contemporary bottle shop. www.thegoodspiritsco.
  290. 293 293. whisky review 236 - Blend-your-own Whisky. . . a new and interesting option for buying whisky where you go to a website and blend to you own taste from the whiskies available.
  291. 294 294. whisky review 237 - Pig's Nose & Sheep Dip. . . two silly names for two decent whiskies. Check out their website at www.spencerfieldspirit.
  292. 295 295. whisky review 238 1_3 - Glenglassaugh 31yo (Sig). . . on the 16th December 2011, Glenglassaugh bottles their first Whisky in over 20 years. This Vlog celebrates the re-birth of another real Scotch Malt.
  293. 296 296. whisky review 238 2_3 - Glenglassaugh Distillery. . . damn these windy days and poor mic technique, but the whisky-show goes on.
  294. 297 297. whisky review 238 3_3 - Glenglassaugh Octaveswe love old warehouses, and if Octaves are done properly, they work. These are the best Iv'e seen anywhere.
  295. 298 298. whisky review 239 1_3 - Glenfarclas 175th Anniversary @ 43%... a mix of whisky from 6 decades to celebrate 175 years of Family ownership. . . .
  296. 299 299. whisky review 239 2_3 - Glenfarclas draff & footballsShane, the Manager at Glenfarclas Distillery tells us a bit about football.
  297. 300 300. whisky review 239 3_3 - Glenfarclas Ship Room with Georgea wee chat with George Grant in the restored 'Ship Room' at Glenfarclas Distillery.
  298. 301 301. whisky review 240 - Whisky Of The Year 2011. . .
  299. 302 302. whisky review 241 - Bruichladdich 10yo (new version). . . at last, a Bruichladdich we have been waiting for with great expectations.
  300. 303 303. whisky review 242 - Sheep Dip Old Hebridean 1990a hidden gem of a whisky.
  301. 304 304. whisky review 243 - Johnnie Walker Blue Label... this classic Scotch gets an experienced drinker's appraisal of it's intrinsic quality.
  302. 305 305. whisky review 244 - 5 recommended Blended Scotch Whiskies
  303. 306 306. whisky review 245 - Black & Whitea decent, simple blended Scotch with a creamy-cirtus-grain thing going on.
  304. 307 307. whisky review 246 1_2 - Vat 69 Scotch Whisky. . .
  305. 308 308. whisky review 246 2_2 - three great ways to drink whisky. . .
  306. 309 309. whisky review 247 - Ballantines 12yo Scotch whisky. . . a competent performer on the flavour-front.
  307. 310 310. whisky review 248 - White Horse 12yo... a young-tasting Blended Scotch with a lively history.
  308. 311 311. whisky review 249 - Whyte and Mackay 13yo. . . a robust blended Scotch and a big seller in the bars of Glasgow.
  309. 312 312. whisky review 250 - Black Bull 40yo. .
  310. 313 313. whisky review 251 - Essentials on Collecting Whisky. . . what you really need to know about collecting Whiskies Check out http://www.whiskyfun.com/war.html & http://ymlp.
  311. 314 314. whisky review 252 - Great King Street Blend. . . a Compassboxwhisky.
  312. 315 315. whisky review 253 - Compass Box Peat Monster. .
  313. 316 316. whisky review 254 - Compass Box Hedonism Grain Whisky. . . a refreshingly innovative blended grain scotch whisky.
  314. 317 317. whisky review 255 - Carsebridge Grain Scotch Whisky. . . Grain Scotch properly matured can be excellent as an option.
  315. 318 318. whisky review 256 - Invergordon Grain Scotch (Bladnoch Forum). . . a good example of well-aged Scotch at a good price because it is not a fashionable whisky.
  316. 319 319. whisky review 257 - Old Pulteney 12yo. . . an underrated classic Malt . . .
  317. 320 320. whisky review 258 - Old Pulteney Single Cask No: 30. . . a challengingly salty/bitter malt which provides an education to the taste buds.
  318. 321 321. whisky review 259 - Old Pulteney 17yo. . .
  319. 322 322. whisky review 260 - Clynelish 14yo. . . a colourful, characterful Single malt from the North East Highlands.
  320. 323 323. whisky review 261 - Craigellachie 14yo. . .
  321. 324 324. whisky review 262 - Laphroaig 18yosmokey, peaty, but oak-tamed too.
  322. 325 325. whisky review 263 - Recommended Spirits of Mexico (& Jose Cuervo Reposado). ..
  323. 326 326. whisky review 264 - Ocho Anejo Tequila 2007 Vintage. . . .
  324. 327 327. whisky review 265 - Sotol Hacienda de Chihuahua (Anejo). . . an unusual and exotic spirit from the northern deserts of Mexico.
  325. 328 328. whisky review 266 - Mezcal Del Maguey Chichicapa. . . a hugely flavourson traditional Mezcal from one single village source.
  326. 329 329. whisky review 267 - tequila and tea. . . a taste-practical option to cocktails and sweet mixers when drinking tequila or any other flavour-spirit.
  327. 330 330. whisky review 268 - Oban 14yo (Highland Region). . . a decent West-coast Malt, from the charming town of Oban.
  328. 331 331. whisky review 269 - Cragganmore 12yo (Speyside Region). . . a typical, and decent quality Speyside Malt featuring fruit/floral complexity.
  329. 332 332. whisky review 270 - Glenkinchie 12yo (Lowland Region). . . a decent and representative Lowland-style Malt which neatly presents the characteristics of this area of Scotland.
  330. 333 333. whisky review 271 - Highland Park 18yo (Island Region). . .
  331. 334 334. whisky review 272 - Laphroaig 10yo (Islay Region). . .
  332. 335 335. whisky review 273 - Glen Scotia 19yo Indi: (Kintyre Region). . . the other, invisible, Campbeltown Malt makes a guest appearance.
  333. 336 336. whisky review 274 - Buying whisky at auctions. . . a few pointers on what to consider buying at a Whisky auction. ...
  334. 337 337. whisky review 275a - Identifying fake auction whiskies.. . . first of a two part examination of how fake whiskies are created and how to spot fakes. (it can be difficult so be cautious).
  335. 338 338. whisky review 275b - examples of fake_tampered whiskies. . .
  336. 339 339. whisky review 276 - Advice on Whisky Auctions from Angus. . . Whisky Specialist Angus introduces the appeal of antique whiskies and offers advice on buying at auctions.
  337. 340 340. whisky review 277 - Three best malt whiskies for beginners. . . three available and affordable Malt whiskies which provide a range of flavours along with quality for a new whisky drinker.
  338. 341 341. whisky review 278 - recommended malt whiskies for 2012. . .
  339. 342 342. whisky review 279 - Auchentoshan Valinch. . . . a contemporary version of Auchentoshan at cask strength, young age and non-chillfiltered.
  340. 343 343. whisky review 280 - GlenDronach 12yo 'original'. . . . a decent sherry-style Malt with a young-spirit vitality, and should not be overlooked.
  341. 344 344. whisky review 281 - Port Charlotte AnTurasMor. . .
  342. 345 345. whisky review 282 - Recommended Vintage Single Malts. . . three classic and not-quite forgotten Single Malts from the last Century which are still affordable and available. . . . and tasty too.
  343. 346 346. whisky review 283 - Lochside 1981 30yo Malt (BB&R). . . an intact smell and taste of Scotch Whisky history, and all in a bottle.
  344. 347 347. whisky review 284 - Coleburn 1979 30yo (Mackillop's Choice). . . a long-gone Speyside Distillery near Elgin known for it's contribution of malt to Johnnie Walker Red Label, . . .
  345. 348 348. whisky review 285 - Port Ellen 21yo (Laing's OMC). . . a decent version of a fashionable "Dead Distillery" Islay Malt which benefits from being not too long in cask, so the still signature is intact, and the peat influence is sti
  346. 349 349. whisky review 286 - Chat with Serge from Whiskyfun. . . an informal chat with Serge Valentin, the proprietor of WhiskyFun and stalwart of the MaltManiacs. Someone who shows just what the internet was invented for, the articulate a
  347. 350 350. whisky review 287 - Water with your whisky. . . often highlighted and marketing-featured as an important component of making whisky, but dismissed as unimportant when added to a glass of whisky by the drinker ! ...
  348. 351 351. whisky review 288 - requested whisky reviews and 3 big questions. . .
  349. 352 352. whisky review 289 - Old Parr 12yo Scotch. . . after an unpromising first impression, a growingly complex and rewarding Blended Scotch of character and substance.
  350. 353 353. whisky review 290 - Naked Famous Grouse. . . naked by name, but not by smell and taste experience, a very modern and 'engineered' Scotch.
  351. 354 354. whisky review 291 - Johnnie Walker Double Black. . . the standard Black Label with extra wood-sweet and dollops of decent smokiness. A variation on the theme that will work in Bars but will never top the excellent Green Label.
  352. 355 355. whisky review 292 - Gin. . .
  353. 356 356. whisky review 293 - Introducing Young Islay Malts. . . with increased demand and limited supply, Distillers are marketing younger aged whiskies as 'special releases' some are special, some are most certainly NOT ! I offer advice
  354. 357 357. whisky review 294 - Caol Ila Moch. . . .
  355. 358 358. whisky review 295 - Kilchoman Sherry Cask 2012. . . a substantial fresh-sherry raw-peat monster from Islay's only Independent Distillery.
  356. 359 359. whisky review 296 - Laphroaig Cairdeas (55%). . . . about as powerfully flavoured a whisky as you can buy, not just a peat monster, a BIG Angry peat monster.
  357. 360 360. whisky review 297 - St Georges American Malt Whisky. . . way out west, they're giving Scotch a Californian twist with a young Single Malt which represents character and quality in the arena of World whiskies. Should get better too
  358. 361 361. whisky review 298 - Sullivan's Cove Bourbon cask (60% vol:). . . .
  359. 362 362. whisky review 299 - Three Ships 10yo African Malt Whisky. . . .
  360. 363 363. Absinthe (whisky review 300). . .
  361. 364 364. whisky review 301 - Cigar advice. . .
  362. 365 365. whisky review 302 - Whisky & pipe smoking. . . excellent for smoking versatility, variety and whisky-company, a traditional smoking pipe is hard to beat . . .
  363. 366 366. whisky review 303 - Bankrowburn. . . quite simply the rarest Independent bottling of Springbank EVER and due to 'provinance' now the most expensive bottle of Whisky in the World ... ever ! . . .
  364. 367 367. whisky review 304 - Yoichi 15yo Japanese Malt. . . .
  365. 368 368. whisky review 305 - Hakushu 'heavily peated' @ 48%. . . an unusual version of Japanese Malt being similar to some scotch peated whiskies like Ardmore. . . . .It is young tasting and different.
  366. 369 369. whisky review 306 - Karuizawa 1990 @ 56.1 %. . . rather expensive, collector's gold-dust Malt from Japan, hyped up by the fact that the Distillery is deceased ! For the drinker, this is a good sherry monster and not too ref
  367. 370 370. whisky review 307 - vintage whisky advice with Angus. . .
  368. 371 371. whisky review 308 - marking and writing on whisky bottles. . . some practical advice on marking, signing or just writing messages on bottles and bottle labels, every little bit of advice can lead to greater wisdom eventually.
  369. 372 372. whisky review 309 - Deanston 12yo. . .
  370. 373 373. whisky review 310 - Tobermory 10yo @ 46.3%vol. . . only five years ago, the bargain-basement Malt in the British supermarkets, but now is completely re-born as an interesting, quality, craft malt.
  371. 374 374. whisky review 311 - Your Solera Bottle. . . .
  372. 375 375. whisky review 312 - Bell's Decanter Advice. . . arguably the most un-collectable collectable whisky at the auction houses.
  373. 376 376. whisky review 313 - Crawfords 3 Star. . .
  374. 377 377. whisky review 314 - create your own Whisky Liqueur. . . it's easier than you might think, and the results can be excellent.
  375. 378 378. whisky review 315 - AD Rattray's 19yo malt-blend Batch No: 1. . .
  376. 379 379. whisky review 316 - Blue Hanger Blended Malt (Edition 6). . . another good example of a malt-blend which offers better value for money for a canny whisky drinker.
  377. 380 380. whisky review 317 (1_2) - Greenfields 5yo Pure Malt Whisky from 1960's. . .
  378. 381 381. whisky review 317 (2_2) - concluding review of Greenfield's 1960's Scotch. . . the delight of some old bottles of spirits is in the complex detail of smell and taste after one opens the bottle after many years of being sealed.
  379. 382 382. whisky review 318 - Maxime Trijol XO Cognac. . .
  380. 383 383. whisky review 319 - Cadenhead's Maison Guerbe cask Cognac 8yo. . . . quite simply a hidden gem of the spirits world.
  381. 384 384. whisky review 320 - Clos Martin Armagnac (folle blanche) 1986a well aged modern-tasting quality Armagnac well worth the effort of tasting and helped by about 25years of sensitive maturation.
  382. 385 385. whisky review 321 - Darroze 40yo Terroire Cask Armagnacvery big quality nose followed by a very complex quality taste. . . . simply a rare experience.
  383. 386 386. whisky review 322 - Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins. . . essentially Springbank's quartercask maturation using smaller than usual casks to mature the spirit faster. With this version, it works producing a chameleon, complex ten yea
  384. 387 387. whisky review 323 - Royal Salute 21yo Scotch. . . a very good example of a 'presentation' whisky where the smell and flavour are designed to suggest rather than impose an consumer experience.
  385. 388 388. whisky review 324 - Glenfiddich 12yo Scotch re-reviewed. . . a timely return to one of the most recognisable of Scotch malts which shows signs of quality improvement . . .
  386. 389 389. whisky review 325 - Laphroaig 1998 12yo BB&R (Indi: bottling)As some 'batch discrepancies' appear with some official bottlings by Distilleries, always worth checking the on-line review circuit for Independent bottling options. Some bottlings
  387. 390 390. whisky review 326 - Bladnoch 20yo @ 46%. . .
  388. 391 391. whisky review 327 - Octomore 05_1. . . at 169 ppm, this is regarded as the most heavily peated Scotch whisky ever produced. The peating level does not translate into phenolic power of flavour but rather phenolic c
  389. 392 392. whisky review 328 - Paul John Malt Whisky. . . a very good example of the growing diversity of quality malt whisky from across the World.
  390. 393 393. whisky review 329 - whisky of the year 2012. . .
  391. 394 394. whisky review 330 - GlenDronach 1993 19yo Single Cask 487. . . a very good 'craft produced' sherry-matured single malt scotch, proving oloroso is not always sugar-sweet confectionary.
  392. 395 395. whisky review 331 - Sherry and Whisky. . . some varied information on how sherry relates to sherry-matured whiskies.
  393. 396 396. whisky review 332 - Longmorn 30yo (Gordon & Macphail). . . a very substantial Independent bottling of a hard-to-find Speyside classic by the name of Longmorn, the blenders must-have malt.
  394. 397 397. whisky review 333 - Chivas Regal 18yo. . . for such a large volume blend this is decent quality with several malts showing well in the mix.
  395. 398 398. whisky review 334 - Johnnie Walker Swing. . . a less well known JW blend which is increasingly the best JW option of flavour-chasers.
  396. 399 399. whisky review 335 (1_2) - Buchanans 12yo. . . this trad-blend took me by surprise with it's quality. Great complexity for the age and readily available in South America.
  397. 400 400. whisky review 335 (2_2) - Buchanans 12yo revisitedan update on whisky review 335 (1/2) providing new information and a fresh story relating to the previous review.
  398. 401 401. whisky review 336 - Cutty Sark Storm. . . . an engaging, contemporary blended scotch with plenty of flavour.
  399. 402 402. whisky review 337 - Introducing Three Dead Distilleries. . . a trip into a scotch sub-culture of dead/demolished/mothballed Distilleries, and there are plenty of them out there.
  400. 403 403. whisky review 338 - Rosebank 14yo Signatory. . . . a dead-distillery (more realistic than the nicer sounding "silent stills") which offers a great flavour range, but carries a bit too much 'heat' from poor distillation.
  401. 404 404. whisky review 339 - Brora 23 yo Signatory 46%. . . a less familiar version of what is now a 'cult' distillery. If they ever revive Brora the purchase premiums will probably be rather like Lagavulin.
  402. 405 405. whisky review 340 - Dallas Dhu 24yo (Cadenhead). . . a scotch which comes from a small speyside Distillery which is now a non-productive museum. Shame really, such a wasted resource and employment opportunity.
  403. 406 406. whisky review 341 - Benriach 12yo 'Horizons'. . .
  404. 407 407. whisky review 342 - Dalmore 21yo (Signatory). . . not an official bottling of Dalmore, this Independent bottling is non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and cask strength, so it's just more naturally presented than standard
  405. 408 408. whisky review 343 - Tomatin Decades. . .
  406. 409 409. whisky review 344 - Information on Whisky Maturation and Finishing2013-02-27. . . a broad grey area of whisky production which includes additional-maturation, double-maturation, secondary-maturation, 'finishing, 'ACE'ing' and any other style of cask-swap d
  407. 410 410. whisky review 345 - Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey2013-03-03. . .
  408. 411 411. whisky review 346 - Greenore 8yo Irish Grain Whiskey2013-03-06. . . . an Irish corn whiskey from Cooley Distilleries column still which tastes like no other corn whiskey I have ever tasted, ...
  409. 412 412. whisky review 347 - Powers 'Johns Lane' Pot Still Whiskey2013-03-10. . . a recent addition to the growing family of Irish Trad : Pot Still Whiskies.
  410. 413 413. whisky review 348 - Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey2013-03-13. . . a rare Independent bottling of Bushmills which shows a drier, more bitter and interesting style from this Distillery.
  411. 414 414. whisky review 349 - Dunvilles VR Irish Whisky (circa 1930)2013-03-17. . . a rather rare antique Irish whisky from the 1930s' or earlier ! . . .
  412. 415 415. whisky review 350 - Springbank 18yo2013-03-20. . . a well-presented malt which shows all the benefits of 46% vol, natural colour and non chill-filtration.
  413. 416 416. whisky review 351 - Cardhu 12yo Single Malt & Pure Malt2013-03-24. . . revisiting a whisky scandal from 2003.
  414. 417 417. whisky review 352 - An Cnoc 16yo2013-03-27
  415. 418 418. whisky review 353 - Scapa 14yo2013-03-31
  416. 419 419. review 353/2 - Time for Tea and Bloodhound SSC2013-04-03. . .
  417. 420 420. whisky review 354 - Imperial single malt (D.T. 19yo @ 53.1%)2013-04-07. . . rarer than Port Ellen, more obscure than Scapa, more 'mothballed' than producing, this is Scotland's most elusive producing Distillery.
  418. 421 421. whisky review 355 (1_3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Smell Sense2013-04-10. . . the most in-depth whisky masterclass on the internet, taking awareness to the next level.
  419. 422 422. whisky review 355 (2/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Form2013-04-14. . . a fresh perspective is observed regarding isolating the behaviour of whisky as a vehicle for flavours.
  420. 423 423. whisky review 355 (3/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Alcohol2013-04-17. . . whisky advanced masterclass third part all about alcohol in Space, time and chemical property.
  421. 424 424. whisky review 356 - Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 42 (Re-reviewed)2013-04-21. . . a visit (after four years) to WhiskyReview 3 with an assessment of how this malt has faired from Batch 18 to Batch 42.
  422. 425 425. whisky review 357 - Glenfiddich 15yo Distillery Edition2013-04-24. . . a contemporary version of Glenfiddich reflecting the demand for non-chillfiltered cask strength single malts.
  423. 426 426. whisky review 358 - Aberlour 10yo2013-04-28. . . after a less than compelling start this really settles down in the glass as a very decent malt experience.
  424. 427 427. whisky review 359 - Ardbeg Uigeadail re-reviewed. . . a return visit after about four years to reviewing a classic modern single malt.