Outstanding rating, 90–94 range
Peated
- Outstanding rating, 90–94 range
Orange oil, raisin and currant, oak, clove, with honey finish.
- apple
Mediocre review score, 79 out of 100Oily, waxy fruits lead to pineapple, honey and lemon soda, but soapy, resinous and floral notes ultimately make this a poor fit for the reviewer’s palate.
- apple
- cereal
- chalk
- flower
- +16 more
By Ruben- Glenfiddich · The Balvenie · Blended Whisky1989 vintage2026 release36 years48.7% ABVVery good review score, 87 out of 100
A rich, darker and sweeter take on the classic bright bourbonny style, packed with dried fruit, honey, chocolate and toffee, though a winey edge slightly…
- apple
- black pepper
- bourbon
- brown sugar
- +26 more
By Ruben - Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today Burnside versus Sideburn
- The Balvenie · Blended Whisky2025 release35 years51.1% ABVOutstanding review score, 90 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today Burnside versus Sideburn
- The Balvenie · Blended Whisky2025 release35 years51.1% ABVOutstanding review score, 90 out of 100
Thompson Bros: Highland Malt, Old Rhosdhu, Side-Burn
By Ruben - Single Malt2012 vintage2025 release12 years47.3% ABVGood review score, 80 out of 100
Pleasant, well-made and thoroughly enjoyable, with peach and apricot jam, pastries, candied ginger and a peppery, slightly bitter, oaky finish.
- Very good review score, 87 out of 100
An intriguing old Speyside malt that shifts from dusty fruit and honey on the nose to a sharper palate of citrus, eucalyptus and coastal spice.
- ash
- berry
- citrus
- dried herb
- +16 more
By Ruben - The Balvenie · Blended Whisky2025 release36 years52.4% ABVOutstanding review score, 90 out of 100
Beautiful and elegant, with a vibrant tart edge, balancing honeyed fruit and flowers against bright citrus, rhubarb and green tea.
- blood orange
- bourbon
- chalk
- citrus
- +18 more
By Ruben - The Balvenie · Blended Whisky1996 vintage2025 release28 years46.0% ABVVery good review score, 87 out of 100
A pleasant whisky with orchard fruits, vanilla custard and citrus, though it feels slightly over-oaked and ultimately unspectacular.
- anise
- apple
- bourbon
- citrus
- +21 more
By Ruben - fruity
- honey
- vanilla
Outstanding rating, 90–94 rangeReally enjoy this. It's like the double wood's more refined sibling.
- creamy
- vanilla
- fresh fruit
- spiced
- +1 more
