Paul John, Select Cask – Peated, 55.5%
Review #885 (2022) A peated expression from Paul John, bottled at generous 55.5%. Peat, a bit of ash and white fruits in the smell. Some earthy notes as well in…
Paul John, Select Cask – Oloroso, 48%
Review #884 (2022) Paul John doesn’t tell much about this whisky, except that it is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. Heavy Sherry influence in the smell. Rum-soaked raisins, apricots and…
Paul John Brilliance, 46%
Review #??? (2015) This is the standard expression from Paul John. It is between 4 and 5 years old and a blend of 60 to 70 barrels. The smell is…
Teerenpeli Karhi, 43%
Review #418 (2017) From the series Distillers Choice comes this Bourbon matured whisky with a Madeira finish. 1882 bottles were made. Very classic whisky in the smell. Malted barley and…
Penderyn Peated, 46%
Review #194 The peat in this Penderyn is not from the spirit, but solely from the casks. I get peat and fresh grass in the smell. A touch of medicine…
Penderyn Sherrywood, 46%
Review #193 This is a mix of ex bourbon casks and ex Oloroso sherry casks. Classic sherry notes but with a bit darker touch present. It smells like sitting in…
Penderyn Madeira, 46%
Review #192 This Penderyn whisky has been finished in Madeira casks, and it shows. Sweet fruity notes in the smell comes immediately. Marzipan, dark chocolate and light oak. Unfortunately, it…
Speybridge 10 yo (2012/2022), Wilson & Morgan – Barrel Selection (PX Finish), 46%
Review #883 This is a Glenrothes single malt, finished in PX Sherry casks (Butt #1623-24-25) for 20 months. Fantastic dry Sherry influence in the smell. Sweetness from the dried fruits…
Benrinnes 10 yo (2011/2021), Wilson & Morgan – Barrel Selection (PX Finish), 46%
Review #882 This is finished in PX Sherry casks (cask number #306529+31+33+35+44). Crisp green apples and fresh plums in the smell. Afterwards a touch of oak with hints of lemongrass.…
Caol Ila 8 yo (2014/2022), Wilson & Morgan – Barrel Selection (100 Proof), 57.1%
Review #881 This is finished in Bourbon casks (#313250-56) and is called “100 U.K. Proof”. Peat, alcohol, vanilla and some nutty notes in the smell. Not as vanilla sweet as…