The Whisky Viking

Review #714 (2018) This is from the “Single Cask” series and comes from a refill Sherry cask, with the number #99. 529 bottles were made. A marzipan bomb in the…

Review #844 (2021) This peated version from Glasgow Distillery, is matured in virgin oak casks, and finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks. Thick syrupy-like smell. Dried fruits and light meaty…

Review #842 (2021) This is the first release of Triple Distilled whisky from Glasgow Distillery. It is fully matured in virgin oak casks. Sweat over ripe pears on the nose.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…