Ardbeg UigeadailNAS · 54.2%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89light smokepolished woodJul 9, 2024
Ichiro's Chichibu The U.S. EditionChichibu2022 · 2022 release · NAS · 53.5%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89Jul 8, 2024
Laphroaig Single Cask SelectionPrivately Selected · 2014 vintage · NAS · 60.7%Unicorn rating, 95–100 rangeUnicorn95–100Still one of my favorite of all time. Such great flavor.Jul 4, 2024
SMWS 4.360 Elasto-peatHighland Park2011 vintage · 11 years · 62.8%Had to pour a dram to test the recent Peated changes 😅Jun 27, 2024
Version Française Le BreuilChâteau du Breuil2020 release · 3 yearsVery good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89My first French whisky - has a good flavor profile. A bit of peat, not too sharp.Jun 24, 2024
Ardbeg SpectacularFèis Ìle & Ardbeg DayArdbeg Day · Fèis Ìle 2024 · 2024 release · NAS · 46%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89Classic Ardbeg taste. Need a comparison against the classic.Jun 24, 2024
Destillerie Rogner Whisky 3/3 Old BarrelVery good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89Heavy maple and toffee notes. A little bit of burn. Definitely better on the rocks to remove the sharpness (it’s cask strength).Jun 24, 2024
Waldviertler Whisky J.H. Dark Rye Malt8 yearsVery good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89Classic rye notes and stone fruit on the nose. Very little on the taste.Jun 24, 2024
SMWS The writing bureau1992 vintage · 30 years · 53.1%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89juicy pearantique woodripe melonlimeMay 18, 2024
Lagavulin Distillers Edition2023 Release · 2023 release · NAS · 43%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–892023. Really well balanced. Hoped for a bit more punch in the flavor but it’s surprisingly light.May 15, 2024
Gran Maizal Corn WhiskyMediocre rating, 0–79 rangeMediocre0–79It’s basically an infused whiskey-like substance that smells like tequila and tastes like vanilla.May 9, 2024
Special Releases Lagavulin - The Ink of LegendsLagavulin2023 · 2023 release · 12 years · 56.4%citrusfresh berrylight smokeApr 17, 2024
High West 16-year-old Rocky Mountain Rye46%Really interesting finish. Wouldn’t drink much but as just a tasting it’s a fun flavor profile.Apr 13, 2024
High West A Midwinter Night's Dram (Encore)MGP Distillery2022 release · 50.8%The port flavors really come out in this one. Great flavor but would take the typical acts over this one.solventportApr 13, 2024
High West The Prisoner's Share51%Outstanding rating, 90–94 rangeOutstanding90–94Great flavor and really not what I expected at all. Tons of fruit flavors but not overly sweet.honeyfresh fruitfigscoconutApr 13, 2024
SMWS 4.294 An aura of respectabilityHighland Park18 years · 56.9%Surprisingly smooth especially when you add rocks.smokeMar 28, 2024
Nikka Coffey Grain WhiskyVery good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89One of my more affordable picks from Japan. Definitely do _not_ add water or ice as it makes it way too mellow.Mar 28, 2024
Oban Little Bay2014 release · NAS · 43%Very good rating, 85–89 rangeVery good85–89oakcarameldried fruitMar 19, 2024
SMWS 9.261 What a delightThe Glen Grant2003 vintage · 19 years · 54.5%Outstanding rating, 90–94 rangeOutstanding90–94Really interesting flavor. Their tasting notes are spot on: custardvanillaalmondorangeMar 9, 2024
SMWS 4.360 Elasto-peatHighland Park2011 vintage · 11 years · 62.8%So. Much. Smoke.smokepeatMar 8, 2024
SMWS 28.33 Temptation to the dark sideTullibardine2008 vintage · 8 years · 60.4%tobaccoleatherorangeMar 5, 2024