This is a rather special bottling: After all, Starward from Australia is the first distillery outside of Scotland from which renowned indie bottlers Berry Bros & Rudd have released a whisky. That is all the more remarkable if you consider that Berry Bros & Rudd look back at a rich history, (more…)
Author: Tobi@BarleyMania
Imperial 22yo Single Cask by Chapter 7 Whisky (Review)
From Scotland’s various ghost distilleries, Imperial in Speyside still ranks among the more accessible ones. Sure, new Imperial bottlings do not exactly pop up twice or thrice a week. And when they do, they do not sell for bargain prices. Yet, it is much easier and cheaper (more…)
Westward American Single Malt Whiskey (Review)
Besides being a big whisk(e)y nerd, I am also a total craft beer fan. Against this background, it should come as no surprise that I completely fell for Westward Whiskey’s unconventional approach to distilling: Their American Single Malt Whiskey is being made (more…)
3x Single Cask Scotch Whisky from DeinWhisky.de – Ben Nevis, Tomatin & Secret Speyside (Review Flight)
For his latest batch of exclusives, Sebastian of DeinWhisky.de has joined forces with two very renowned indie bottlers: Sansibar Whisky from Germany and Hart Brothers from Scotland. From these two companies, Sebastian sourced three really special drops: (more…)
Timorous Beastie Whisky – Virtual Burns Night Tasting (Tasting)
For me, the ultimate Burns Night dram is Douglas Laing’s adorable Highlands malt Timorous Beastie. On the one hand, I find every single expression in the range to be absolutely delightful. On the other hand, the packaging and story of the whisky marks a beautiful homage (more…)
Timorous Beastie 25 Years Old (Review)
For twenty-five years,
This Beastie did dwell,
In a wooden cask,
That sheltered him well.
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“The Water of Life – A Whisky Film”: Virtual Premiere from 22-27 Jan. ’21
Great news for all whisky-lovin’ movie buffs and movie-lovin’ whisky buffs: “The Water of Life – A Whisky Film“ is having its virtual premiere this month. The six-day event centers around Burns Night, which is held on January 25 in honor of Scotland’s national bard (more…)
3x Scotch Whisky by Whic, Claxton’s and North Star (Review Flight)
Glasgow 1770 Whisky “Peated – Release No.1” (Review)
One thing I love about whisky is the fact that it is so much more than just a rich, versatile and well-tasting drink. It is also a carrier of lore, a bringer of joy, a patron of togetherness and an ignitor of the imagination. Often, it only takes one sniff and one sip to unlock the most amazing thoughts (more…)
Octomore Masterclass 08.2 by Bruichladdich (Review)
On New Year’s Eve I am all for smoke – albeit in the glass and not in the air! One whisky brand that you can always count on in this regard is Octomore by Bruichladdich. Whenever a malt gets released under the Octomore banner, you can be sure that it is packed to the brim (more…)