... 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 the lean years (financially) by producing a grain of Port. A bit left-field, but I will be experimenting, and posting results.

Episode 832009-09-03

whisky review 073b - Auchentoshan's Ale

Episode 84

whisky review 074 - Supermarket Whiskies

..... when it comes to Whisky (or any quality alcohols) are you limited to a budget ? ...

Episode 85

whisky review 075 - Budget & Quality Whisky

.... examples of reasonable quality Whisky and how to find them if your on a budget.

Episode 86

whisky review 076 - Kilchomans' First Whisky

.... new, small, artisan, craft-presented, local-sourcing, skill-rich, customer-respectful. ... and we like that very much.

Episode 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.

Episode 882009-09-24

whisky review 078 - 'The Bottlers' Springbank Cask 180

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Episode 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 - whisky, - close lid and shake gently, - pour - drink - go to bed.

Episode 90

whisky review 080a - Bladnoch walk-through ( Part 1 )

PART 1 ...

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 93

whisky review 081 - Glen Garioch Founders Reserve

... a characterful and often mis-understood Malt, and this is a good, recently launched version.

Episode 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.

Episode 95

whisky review 083 - Balvenie 12 yo Doublewood

... a reputable little Speysider with older bottlings popular with collectors.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 straining off the liquor into a bottle and maturing till the following New Year, .... hence the name Winter Scotch.

Episode 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 Walk. ......

Episode 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 And .... raised Â£206 for MacMillan Nurses from donations. .... Hooray !!! Thanks to everyone at Co-operative Funeralcare for excellent support.

Episode 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 Blend Scotch in the World.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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...

Episode 106

whisky review 092 - Lagavulin 12 yo cask strength... big belter from Islay gets the 'whiskyreview' treatment

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Episode 107

whisky review 093 - Lagavulin 16 yo

... older sister to the 12 yo cask strength..

Episode 108

whisky review 094 - Caol Ila 12yo

... the lesser known peaty Malt from Islay, often over-looked, but usually quite rewarding.

Episode 109

whisky review 095 - Ales matured in New Oak and Malt Casks

... something different for the Whisky fan.

Episode 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 unusual.

Episode 111

whisky review 097 - Laphroaig quarter cask

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Episode 112

whisky review 098 - Big Peat (Blended Islay Malt)

An Islay Malt Whisky Combo including Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and Port Ellen ...

Episode 113

whisky review 099 - snow and Lagavulin Distillers Edition

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Episode 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 everyone at Google (for the Blogs) and YouTube (for the Vlogs).

Episode 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.

Episode 116

whisky review 102 - B-N-J (Bailie Nicol Jarvie) Blended

... an intense dry super-citrus Blended Scotch with heavy Barley and sherbet profile.

Episode 117

whisky review 103 - Brora (Duncan Taylor 27yo cask 1427)

... a particularly juicy and competent version of what is Scotlands greatest Classic Lost Distillery.

Episode 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. ... Nice place to visit ! ...

Episode 119

whisky review 104b -

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Episode 120

whisky review 104c1 -

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Episode 121

whisky review 104c2 -

... part two of the Victoria Distillery visit sees us chillin' in the tastin' place.

Episode 122

whisky review 104d -

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Episode 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.

Episode 124

whisky review 104f -

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Episode 125

whisky review 104g -

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Episode 126

whisky review 104h -

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Episode 127

whisky review 104i -

... Joe tells me a bit about the excellent Forty Creek stuff, new-age Canadian Whisky.

Episode 128

whisky review 104j - Organizers Spot at Victoria Whisky Festival

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Episode 129

whisky review 104k - Jonathan's Masterclass's @ Victoria Whisky Festival

PLEASE NOTE ... as we sit to feed the ducks you will have to turn your sound up, ...

Episode 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, ... so prefer to show respect with an honest opinion rather than flatter with platitudes.

Episode 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.

Episode 132

whisky review 106 - Handy Hints 4 5 & 6

Handy 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 limited or severe impact on your senses of taste and smell. It can ruin a good Whisky 6 - Synesthesia - an uncommon condition where the 'wiring' of the brain can cause sense over-lap and people can .... 'taste' music ! 'hear' colours ! 'smell' numbers. .... odd but fantastic.

Episode 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 but designed for a CC&7(with 7-Up soda), CC&G (with ginger ale) and as a Manhattan Cocktail (1/3 CC 2/3 Vermouth, crushed ice, shaken,(not stirred) and a cherry on top. (bitters optional) ... lovely.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 modern 'Craft' interpretation of traditional style by a wine-maker, ... and it works.

Episode 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 of Canadian Whisky.

Episode 137

whisky review 111a - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... introduction to the whiskycast.

Episode 138

whisky review 111b - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... first section of the whiskycast.

Episode 139

whisky review 111c - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... second section of the whiskycast.

Episode 140

whisky review 111d - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... third section of the whiskycast.

Episode 141

whisky review 111e - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... fourth section of the whiskycast.

Episode 142

whisky review 111f - Vlog-of-pod @ whiskycast.com

... fifth section of the whiskycast.

Episode 143

whisky review 112 - Johnnie Walker Green Label

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Episode 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 complete the first course. John's site is http://www.johnlamond.com College is http://www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/ Education was never this much fun..........

Episode 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 E150a - good ! 45.6 % - good ! price - good ! MARKS - malt blend 90/100 - GOOD ! According to the Producers, a Malt-blend of Glenlivet, Glen Elgin and Mortlach. .... no Glen Grant and Glenrothes like I was told at a 'Whisky Live' Show a few years ago.

Episode 146

whisky review 115 - Grant's Family Reserve (Blended Scotch)

.... A big selling Whisky in many Countries around the World.

Episode 147

whisky review 116 - Te Bheag (Blended Gaelic Whisky)

www.gaelicwhisky.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 of Abhainn Dearg new-Spirit will take place at Macsorleys Bar, Jamaica Street, Glasgow at 7.30pm If you can, be there.

Episode 150

whisky review 119 - Recommended Irish Whiskies

... a ralfy-recommended range of Irish Whiskey showing different styles and prices, and all worth the effort.

Episode 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 least five years, this gives a good balance between retaining grain youth and cask influenced maturity.

Episode 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 and range of smell and flavour compared to the standard Jameson.

Episode 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 seriously good Whiskies are to be found out-with official bottlings. Incredibly, this Whiskey finishes sherbet and salty with cream soda hints.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 156

whisky review 125 - Tyrconnell 15yo single cask Whiskey

... a masterful Scotch-similar Irish Single Malt of complexity and substance.

Episode 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%, single cask, No E150a, informative label, ... good stuff.

Episode 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 Malt too.

Episode 159

whisky review 128 - Balblair 1989 (20yo)

subtle/intense/delicate/complex Highland Malt just along the road from Glenmorangie.

Episode 160

whisky review 129 - anCnoc 12yo

... a complex under-rated speysider of challenging charm.

Episode 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.

Episode 162

whisky review 131 - John's Kilchoman Tour (Part A)

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Episode 163

whisky review 131 - John's Kilchoman Tour (Part B)

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Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 166

whisky review 133 - Finlaggan (old reserve) Part A

... a peat monster at a good price.

Episode 167

whisky review 133 - Finlaggan (old reserve) Part B

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Episode 168

whisky review 134 - The Ileach (cask strength)

... a Single Malt from Islay with ....

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 173

whisky review 137a - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part A)

... a wander through the 'contemporary' section of my whisky-stash.

Episode 174

whisky review 137b - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part B)

... second part of the trawl through my eccentric whisky colllection.

Episode 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.

Episode 176

whisky review 139 - Jura 15yo single cask

Recorded on June 16, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 is a good version of this classic Scotch Malt.

Episode 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.

Episode 181

whisky review 143 - Mortlach 14yo from Cadenheads

... an independant bottled Mortlach from Cadenheads who are owned by Springbank Distillers.

Episode 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 ? ...

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 187

whisky review 148 - Ancnoc 12yo

... a complex, quality and underated speysider of substance and complexity.

Episode 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 live in Canada).

Episode 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. ....

Episode 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.

Episode 191

whisky review 152 - Smokey Joe

A 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. ... and it works.

Episode 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 Whisky (www.lfw.co.

Episode 193

whisky review 154 - Dalwhinnie 15yo

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Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 197

whisky review 156 - Elijah Craig 12yo Bourbon

... classic quality, bass-line Bourbon ....

Episode 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 give options to their 'Branded' bottles like Jim Beam and Chivas in order to maintain a bigger share of the total market.

Episode 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.

Episode 200

whisky review 159 - Jack Daniels Old No: 7 & Gentleman Jack

Old 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 complexity.

Episode 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.

Episode 202

whisky review 161 - Buffalo Trace

... an 'improved' and substantial Bourbon of good quality.

Episode 203

whisky review 162 - George Dickel No: 12

Tennessee'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 a bottle a few years back and it was exceptional then.

Episode 204

whisky review 163 - Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

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Episode 205

whisky review 164 - Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof

... Rye Whisky is a rediscovered genre of Spirits currently undergoing a renaissance of quality and availability.

Episode 206

whisky review 165 - Sazerac 18yo Rye (bottled Fall 2009)

... old Rye Whiskies are increasingly in demand and expensive.

Episode 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, ...

Episode 208

whisky review 169 - Caol Ila cask strength (61.6%)

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Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 212

whisky review 171 - J&B 15yo Reserve

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Episode 213

whisky review 172 - Recommended Older Blended Whiskies

... three 'older' Blended Whiskies which deliver a smell and flavour as good as many Single Malts.

Episode 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 virtual taste-trip around the Whisky Regions of Scotland. .... lovely.

Episode 215

whisky review 174 - Campbeltown Loch 21yo Blended Scotch

... the House-Blend of Springbank, at 21 years is a minor Classic Blended Scotch.

Episode 216

whisky review 175 - The Whisky of 2010.

... a wee malt-message and Happy New Year to you all.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 225

whisky review 178 - Springbank 10yo

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Episode 226

whisky review 179 - Longrow 10yo

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Episode 227

whisky review 180 - Hazelburn 12 yo

... it's triple distilled and completely unpeated Springbank and it's called Hazelburn ! ... excellent.

Episode 228

whisky review 181 - sulphur

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Episode 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. ...

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 first contact but is improved by the bottle 'relaxing' and subtle blending intervention .

Episode 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.

Episode 234

whisky review 186 1_2 - more recommended rums

.... introducing some more quality rums, ...

Episode 235

whisky review 186 2_2 - Rum suggestions from Dave (noisy venue !)

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Episode 236

whisky review 187 - Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum

... a good 'benchmark' rum at an affordable price and available too.

Episode 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.

Episode 238

whisky review 189 - Ron Los Valientes 15yo

.... a fairly unique tasting rum from Mexico full of character and piratical personality.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 241

whisky review 192 - Jameson Whiskey

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Episode 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.

Episode 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 International on-line retailers, are more available than ever before.

Episode 244

whisky review 195 - GlenDronach 15yo Revival

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Episode 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.

Episode 246

whisky review 197 - Glengoyne 12 yo

... a competent but still slightly fresh 'sweety' malt of charm and a surpriingly good nose.

Episode 247

whisky review 198 - Benriach 21yo Authenticus

... a peated Benriach of some phenolic clout for it's age.

Episode 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.

Episode 249

whisky review 200 (1_2) - The Anniversary Mystery Malt Review

... here it is malt-mates, 290 uploads lasting 2,400 minutes (40 hours) ...

Episode 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.

Episode 251

whisky review 201 - Glenfarclas 15yo

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Episode 252

whisky review 202 - Glenfarclas 10yo

... baby 'farclas ...

Episode 253

whisky review 203 - Advice about whisky hip-flasks

.. it's what all whisky-sippers need to know when going into the wider world.

Episode 254

whisky review 204 - Advice about whisky decanters

... it's what you need to know malt-mates.

Episode 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.

Episode 256

whisky review 206 - Spirit of Unity

... a very good idea by a group of small, independent distillers.

Episode 257

whisky review 207a - Cutty Sark 18yo aboard the 'Antigua'

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Episode 258

whisky review 207b - rum-chat with Captain Joe aboard the 'Antigua'

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Episode 259

whisky review 208 - Dewars 12 yo with biker-buddy Andy

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Episode 260

whisky review 209 (1_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Preparation)

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Episode 261

whisky review 209 (2_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Appearance)

.... what does appearance (colour) tell you about a whisky ? ...

Episode 262

whisky review 209 (3_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Nosing)

..... sort of complicated, ...

Episode 263

whisky review 209 (4_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Tasting)

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Episode 264

whisky review 209 (5_7) - Whisky Masterclass (tasting notes)

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Episode 265

whisky review 209 (6_7) - Whisky Masterclass (extras)

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Episode 266

whisky review 209 (7_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Quiz)

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Episode 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.

Episode 268

whisky review 211 - Laphroaig Triple Wood

... smells fine but the flavour falls short. Too 'young' tasting for the price asked.

Episode 269

whisky review 212 - Edradour ( Bourbon Cask Vintage 2003 @ 57.4%)

... a fairly unique and very interesting single malt.

Episode 270

whisky review 213 - Ben Nevis 10yo

.... this is traditionally a great Malt down on it's luck.

Episode 271

whisky review 214 - Ben Nevis 25yo (cask 98_35_12)

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Episode 272

whisky review 215 - Caol Ila 12yo (unpeated)

No episode overview available.

Episode 273

whisky review 216 - Glenrothes (Signatory vintage 1994)

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Episode 274

whisky review 217 - Glencadam 15yo (46% vol:)

... one of the less famous Single Malts worth looking out for.

Episode 275

whisky review 218 - keeping open Whisky bottles fresh

.... how to keep hold of that whisky flavour without it fading over time.

Episode 276

whisky review 219 - Whisky Miniatures

.. an easy and affordable way to gain enjoyable malt-experience with your Blended Scotch.

Episode 277

whisky review 220 - Nosing kits & how to buy Whisky

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Episode 278

whisky review 221 - Grand Macnish blended Scotch

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Episode 279

whisky review 222 - Stewart's Cream of the Barley

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Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 282

whisky review 225 - Amrut 'Fusion' Whisky

an iconic single malt from Bangalore India which sets a standard for World whiskies.

Episode 283

whisky review 226 - Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky

from the Copper Fox Distillery, Virginia, U.S.A. a bottle of Woodsky called Whisky and an interesting experience.

Episode 284

whisky review 227 - Bains Cape Mountain Whisky

an excellent value Grain Whisky from South Africa well worth the investigation. Excellent nose compensates for a shorter finish on the tongue.

Episode 285

whisky review 228 - Mackmyra 1st Edition Whisky

No episode overview available.

Episode 286

whisky review 229 - Hibiki 12yo

it's Japanese, blended malt and grain, and it's rather tasty too.

Episode 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.

Episode 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...

Episode 289

whisky review 232 - Movember (Prostate Cancer Check for men)

prostate cancer awareness malt-mates, time to check yourselves ! http://www.ralfy.

Episode 290

whisky review 233 - Maturation Warehouses at Benromach

to coincide with the Benromach bottle auction at scotchwhiskyauctions.

Episode 291

whisky review 234 - biker-Andy & ralfy at Glasgow's Whisky Fest 2011

an informal malt-moment at the second Glasgow's Whisky Festival on Saturday the 19th November 2011. http://glasgowswhiskyfestival.

Episode 292

whisky review 235 - thegoodspiritco (modern bottle shop)

a trawl around what is a good example of a contemporary bottle shop. www.thegoodspiritsco.

Episode 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.

Episode 294

whisky review 237 - Pig's Nose & Sheep Dip

. . . two silly names for two decent whiskies. Check out their website at www.spencerfieldspirit.

Episode 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.

Episode 296

whisky review 238 2_3 - Glenglassaugh Distillery

. . . damn these windy days and poor mic technique, but the whisky-show goes on.

Episode 297

whisky review 238 3_3 - Glenglassaugh Octaves

we love old warehouses, and if Octaves are done properly, they work. These are the best Iv'e seen anywhere.

Episode 298

whisky review 239 1_3 - Glenfarclas 175th Anniversary @ 43%

... a mix of whisky from 6 decades to celebrate 175 years of Family ownership. . . .

Episode 299

whisky review 239 2_3 - Glenfarclas draff & footballs

Shane, the Manager at Glenfarclas Distillery tells us a bit about football.

Episode 300

whisky review 239 3_3 - Glenfarclas Ship Room with George

a wee chat with George Grant in the restored 'Ship Room' at Glenfarclas Distillery.

Episode 301

whisky review 240 - Whisky Of The Year 2011

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Episode 302

whisky review 241 - Bruichladdich 10yo (new version)

. . . at last, a Bruichladdich we have been waiting for with great expectations.

Episode 303

whisky review 242 - Sheep Dip Old Hebridean 1990

a hidden gem of a whisky.

Episode 304

whisky review 243 - Johnnie Walker Blue Label

... this classic Scotch gets an experienced drinker's appraisal of it's intrinsic quality.

Episode 305

whisky review 244 - 5 recommended Blended Scotch Whiskies

No episode overview available.

Episode 306

whisky review 245 - Black & White

a decent, simple blended Scotch with a creamy-cirtus-grain thing going on.

Episode 307

whisky review 246 1_2 - Vat 69 Scotch Whisky

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Episode 308

whisky review 246 2_2 - three great ways to drink whisky

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Episode 309

whisky review 247 - Ballantines 12yo Scotch whisky

. . . a competent performer on the flavour-front.

Episode 310

whisky review 248 - White Horse 12yo

... a young-tasting Blended Scotch with a lively history.

Episode 311

whisky review 249 - Whyte and Mackay 13yo

. . . a robust blended Scotch and a big seller in the bars of Glasgow.

Episode 312

whisky review 250 - Black Bull 40yo

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Episode 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.

Episode 314

whisky review 252 - Great King Street Blend

. . . a Compassboxwhisky.

Episode 315

whisky review 253 - Compass Box Peat Monster

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Episode 316

whisky review 254 - Compass Box Hedonism Grain Whisky

. . . a refreshingly innovative blended grain scotch whisky.

Episode 317

whisky review 255 - Carsebridge Grain Scotch Whisky

. . . Grain Scotch properly matured can be excellent as an option.

Episode 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.

Episode 319

whisky review 257 - Old Pulteney 12yo

. . . an underrated classic Malt . . .

Episode 320

whisky review 258 - Old Pulteney Single Cask No: 30

. . . a challengingly salty/bitter malt which provides an education to the taste buds.

Episode 321

whisky review 259 - Old Pulteney 17yo

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Episode 322

whisky review 260 - Clynelish 14yo

. . . a colourful, characterful Single malt from the North East Highlands.

Episode 323

whisky review 261 - Craigellachie 14yo

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Episode 324

whisky review 262 - Laphroaig 18yo

smokey, peaty, but oak-tamed too.

Episode 325

whisky review 263 - Recommended Spirits of Mexico (& Jose Cuervo Reposado)

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Episode 326

whisky review 264 - Ocho Anejo Tequila 2007 Vintage

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Episode 327

whisky review 265 - Sotol Hacienda de Chihuahua (Anejo)

. . . an unusual and exotic spirit from the northern deserts of Mexico.

Episode 328

whisky review 266 - Mezcal Del Maguey Chichicapa

. . . a hugely flavourson traditional Mezcal from one single village source.

Episode 329

whisky review 267 - tequila and tea

. . . a taste-practical option to cocktails and sweet mixers when drinking tequila or any other flavour-spirit.

Episode 330

whisky review 268 - Oban 14yo (Highland Region)

. . . a decent West-coast Malt, from the charming town of Oban.

Episode 331

whisky review 269 - Cragganmore 12yo (Speyside Region)

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

Episode 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.

Episode 333

whisky review 271 - Highland Park 18yo (Island Region)

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Episode 334

whisky review 272 - Laphroaig 10yo (Islay Region)

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Episode 335

whisky review 273 - Glen Scotia 19yo Indi: (Kintyre Region)

. . . the other, invisible, Campbeltown Malt makes a guest appearance.

Episode 336

whisky review 274 - Buying whisky at auctions

. . . a few pointers on what to consider buying at a Whisky auction. ...

Episode 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).

Episode 338

whisky review 275b - examples of fake_tampered whiskies

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Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 341

whisky review 278 - recommended malt whiskies for 2012

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Episode 342

whisky review 279 - Auchentoshan Valinch

. . . . a contemporary version of Auchentoshan at cask strength, young age and non-chillfiltered.

Episode 343

whisky review 280 - GlenDronach 12yo 'original'

. . . . a decent sherry-style Malt with a young-spirit vitality, and should not be overlooked.

Episode 344

whisky review 281 - Port Charlotte AnTurasMor

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Episode 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.

Episode 346

whisky review 283 - Lochside 1981 30yo Malt (BB&R)

. . . an intact smell and taste of Scotch Whisky history, and all in a bottle.

Episode 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, . . .

Episode 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 still fresh.

Episode 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 and intelligent freedom of speech.

Episode 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 ! ...

Episode 351

whisky review 288 - requested whisky reviews and 3 big questions

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Episode 352

whisky review 289 - Old Parr 12yo Scotch

. . . after an unpromising first impression, a growingly complex and rewarding Blended Scotch of character and substance.

Episode 353

whisky review 290 - Naked Famous Grouse

. . . naked by name, but not by smell and taste experience, a very modern and 'engineered' Scotch.

Episode 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.

Episode 355

whisky review 292 - Gin

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Episode 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 on choosing.

Episode 357

whisky review 294 - Caol Ila Moch

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Episode 358

whisky review 295 - Kilchoman Sherry Cask 2012

. . . a substantial fresh-sherry raw-peat monster from Islay's only Independent Distillery.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 over the next few years.

Episode 361

whisky review 298 - Sullivan's Cove Bourbon cask (60% vol:)

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Episode 362

whisky review 299 - Three Ships 10yo African Malt Whisky

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Episode 363

Absinthe (whisky review 300)

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Episode 364

whisky review 301 - Cigar advice

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Episode 365

whisky review 302 - Whisky & pipe smoking

. . . excellent for smoking versatility, variety and whisky-company, a traditional smoking pipe is hard to beat . . .

Episode 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 ! . . .

Episode 367

whisky review 304 - Yoichi 15yo Japanese Malt

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Episode 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.

Episode 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 refined.

Episode 370

whisky review 307 - vintage whisky advice with Angus

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Episode 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.

Episode 372

whisky review 309 - Deanston 12yo

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Episode 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.

Episode 374

whisky review 311 - Your Solera Bottle

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Episode 375

whisky review 312 - Bell's Decanter Advice

. . . arguably the most un-collectable collectable whisky at the auction houses.

Episode 376

whisky review 313 - Crawfords 3 Star

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Episode 377

whisky review 314 - create your own Whisky Liqueur

. . . it's easier than you might think, and the results can be excellent.

Episode 378

whisky review 315 - AD Rattray's 19yo malt-blend Batch No: 1

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Episode 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.

Episode 380

whisky review 317 (1_2) - Greenfields 5yo Pure Malt Whisky from 1960's

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Episode 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.

Episode 382

whisky review 318 - Maxime Trijol XO Cognac

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Episode 383

whisky review 319 - Cadenhead's Maison Guerbe cask Cognac 8yo

. . . . quite simply a hidden gem of the spirits world.

Episode 384

whisky review 320 - Clos Martin Armagnac (folle blanche) 1986

a well aged modern-tasting quality Armagnac well worth the effort of tasting and helped by about 25years of sensitive maturation.

Episode 385

whisky review 321 - Darroze 40yo Terroire Cask Armagnac

very big quality nose followed by a very complex quality taste. . . . simply a rare experience.

Episode 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 year old whisky which seems older and more mature.

Episode 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.

Episode 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 . . .

Episode 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 are poor, however real stars can also be found.

Episode 390

whisky review 326 - Bladnoch 20yo @ 46%

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Episode 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 complexity.

Episode 392

whisky review 328 - Paul John Malt Whisky

. . . a very good example of the growing diversity of quality malt whisky from across the World.

Episode 393

whisky review 329 - whisky of the year 2012

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Episode 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.

Episode 395

whisky review 331 - Sherry and Whisky

. . . some varied information on how sherry relates to sherry-matured whiskies.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 398

whisky review 334 - Johnnie Walker Swing

. . . a less well known JW blend which is increasingly the best JW option of flavour-chasers.

Episode 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.

Episode 400

whisky review 335 (2_2) - Buchanans 12yo revisited

an update on whisky review 335 (1/2) providing new information and a fresh story relating to the previous review.

Episode 401

whisky review 336 - Cutty Sark Storm

. . . . an engaging, contemporary blended scotch with plenty of flavour.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 406

whisky review 341 - Benriach 12yo 'Horizons'

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Episode 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 official bottlings.

Episode 408

whisky review 343 - Tomatin Decades

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Episode 4092013-02-27

whisky review 344 - Information on Whisky Maturation and Finishing

. . . 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 designed to add flavour to whisky.

Episode 4102013-03-03

whisky review 345 - Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

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Episode 4112013-03-06

whisky review 346 - Greenore 8yo Irish Grain Whiskey

. . . . an Irish corn whiskey from Cooley Distilleries column still which tastes like no other corn whiskey I have ever tasted, ...

Episode 4122013-03-10

whisky review 347 - Powers 'Johns Lane' Pot Still Whiskey

. . . a recent addition to the growing family of Irish Trad : Pot Still Whiskies.

Episode 4132013-03-13

whisky review 348 - Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey

. . . a rare Independent bottling of Bushmills which shows a drier, more bitter and interesting style from this Distillery.

Episode 4142013-03-17

whisky review 349 - Dunvilles VR Irish Whisky (circa 1930)

. . . a rather rare antique Irish whisky from the 1930s' or earlier ! . . .

Episode 4152013-03-20

whisky review 350 - Springbank 18yo

. . . a well-presented malt which shows all the benefits of 46% vol, natural colour and non chill-filtration.

Episode 4162013-03-24

whisky review 351 - Cardhu 12yo Single Malt & Pure Malt

. . . revisiting a whisky scandal from 2003.

Episode 4172013-03-27

whisky review 352 - An Cnoc 16yo

No episode overview available.

Episode 4182013-03-31

whisky review 353 - Scapa 14yo

No episode overview available.

Episode 4192013-04-03

review 353/2 - Time for Tea and Bloodhound SSC

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Episode 4202013-04-07

whisky review 354 - Imperial single malt (D.T. 19yo @ 53.1%)

. . . rarer than Port Ellen, more obscure than Scapa, more 'mothballed' than producing, this is Scotland's most elusive producing Distillery.

Episode 4212013-04-10

whisky review 355 (1_3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Smell Sense

. . . the most in-depth whisky masterclass on the internet, taking awareness to the next level.

Episode 4222013-04-14

whisky review 355 (2/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Form

. . . a fresh perspective is observed regarding isolating the behaviour of whisky as a vehicle for flavours.

Episode 4232013-04-17

whisky review 355 (3/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Alcohol

. . . whisky advanced masterclass third part all about alcohol in Space, time and chemical property.

Episode 4242013-04-21

whisky review 356 - Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 42 (Re-reviewed)

. . . a visit (after four years) to WhiskyReview 3 with an assessment of how this malt has faired from Batch 18 to Batch 42.

Episode 4252013-04-24

whisky review 357 - Glenfiddich 15yo Distillery Edition

. . . a contemporary version of Glenfiddich reflecting the demand for non-chillfiltered cask strength single malts.

Episode 4262013-04-28

whisky review 358 - Aberlour 10yo

. . . after a less than compelling start this really settles down in the glass as a very decent malt experience.

Episode 427

whisky review 359 - Ardbeg Uigeadail re-reviewed

. . . a return visit after about four years to reviewing a classic modern single malt.

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