Reviews

Kilchoman STR Cask Matured (Review)

It is never too late to introduce a good whisky! Originally, I bought the new Kilchoman STR Cask Matured at Kiel Whisky Fair a few days before its official launch in Germany. This would have been a great opportunity to feature it on my blog directly on launch day. (more…)

Summer Wit Barrel Aged by ÜberQuell (Review)

Beer and whisk(e)y make a perfect match – not just side to side, but also bonded. As a big fan of barrel-aged brews, I was especially excited when I heard that my favorite micro brewery, ÜberQuell, had recently put a Belgian Wit beer into an ex-bourbon barrel (provided by Bulleit). (more…)

The Macallan Edition No 4 (Review)

I have a special relationship with The Macallan’s annual Edition series. My first-ever sip, I took in April 2018. Back then, Edition No 2 marked the epic finale of the complimentary tasting that followed up on the distillery tour. It was one of the last tours through the old production halls. (more…)

Koval Four Grain Whiskey (Review)

The Four Grain is one of six core range whiskeys from Chicago’s rising craft distillery Koval. Its peculiarity is the special composition of the mash bill, which includes oat, rye, wheat and malted barley in differing proportions. (more…)

5 Whiskies by Claxton’s: Tobermory, Caol Ila & more (Review Flight)

Earlier this month, I was pleasantly surprised to find this sample set in my mailbox. It includes Claxton’s entire Spring 2019 outturn. Again, the English indie bottler picked a wide-spread selection of drams, ranging from an almost shy Speysider (Longmorn 10yo) (more…)

Big Peat’s 10th Birthday Party with The Gauldrons and Scallywag (Whisky Flight)

When a superstar of the whisky world, such as Douglas Laing’s Islay-born Big Peat, celebrates his birthday, the guestlist looks exquisite. Today, I am happy to introduce you to three high-percentage party animals that came together to celebrate the afore-mentioned occasion. (more…)

2 Lowlands Whiskies by Kingsbarns and Bladnoch (Review Flight)

Recently, I attended two special tasting events hosted by Vibrant Stills, the German distributor of a fine selection of whisky brands from Scotland, Ireland and beyond. First, there was the German kick-off for Dream To Dram, the much anticipated debut release (more…)

The Double Single by Compass Box (Review)

When The Double Single by Compass Box launched two years ago, I was an instant fan. Its concept, story and design hit all the right notes with me. Thus I went on to ask CB’s whisky maker Jill Boyd for an interview. (more…)

3 new Whiskies by Whic: Mackmyra, Ben Nevis & Glen Moray (Review Flight)

Munich-based whisky company Whic.de is a lot more than just a mailorder. Besides selling bottles and samples through their website, they also moderate a vivid community page on Facebook and operate as an independent bottler. (more…)

3 Whiskies by Paul’s Prime, Jura and Compass Box (Review Flight)

During my three-day stint at Hanse Spirit, which I attended as a fan and as an exhibitor this year, I got slipped a few samples. Stylistically, the drams from Paul’s Prime (The Nine Springs 3yo), Jura Distillery (Tastival 2016) and Compass Box (Flaming Heart 2018) (more…)

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