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Episode 427 - whisky review 359 - Ardbeg Uigeadail re-reviewed
Episode 426 - whisky review 358 - Aberlour 10yo
Episode 425 - whisky review 357 - Glenfiddich 15yo Distillery Edition
Episode 424 - whisky review 356 - Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 42 (Re-reviewed)
Episode 423 - whisky review 355 (3/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Alcohol
Episode 422 - whisky review 355 (2/3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Form
Episode 421 - whisky review 355 (1_3) - Advanced Whisky Masterclass - Smell Sense
Episode 420 - whisky review 354 - Imperial single malt (D.T. 19yo @ 53.1%)
First Aired: April. 07,2013

. . . rarer than Port Ellen, more obscure than Scapa, more 'mothballed' than producing, this is Scotland's most elusive producing Distillery.

Episode 415 - whisky review 350 - Springbank 18yo
Episode 414 - whisky review 349 - Dunvilles VR Irish Whisky (circa 1930)
Episode 413 - whisky review 348 - Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey
Episode 412 - whisky review 347 - Powers 'Johns Lane' Pot Still Whiskey
Episode 411 - whisky review 346 - Greenore 8yo Irish Grain Whiskey
Episode 409 - whisky review 344 - Information on Whisky Maturation and Finishing
First Aired: February. 27,2013

. . . a broad grey area of whisky production which includes additional-maturation, double-maturation, secondary-maturation, 'finishing, 'ACE'ing' and any other style of cask-swap designed to add flavour to whisky.

Episode 407 - whisky review 342 - Dalmore 21yo (Signatory)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . not an official bottling of Dalmore, this Independent bottling is non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and cask strength, so it's just more naturally presented than standard official bottlings.

Episode 405 - whisky review 340 - Dallas Dhu 24yo (Cadenhead)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a scotch which comes from a small speyside Distillery which is now a non-productive museum. Shame really, such a wasted resource and employment opportunity.

Episode 404 - whisky review 339 - Brora 23 yo Signatory 46%
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a less familiar version of what is now a 'cult' distillery. If they ever revive Brora the purchase premiums will probably be rather like Lagavulin.

Episode 403 - whisky review 338 - Rosebank 14yo Signatory
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . . a dead-distillery (more realistic than the nicer sounding "silent stills") which offers a great flavour range, but carries a bit too much 'heat' from poor distillation.

Episode 402 - whisky review 337 - Introducing Three Dead Distilleries
Episode 400 - whisky review 335 (2_2) - Buchanans 12yo revisited
Episode 399 - whisky review 335 (1_2) - Buchanans 12yo
Episode 398 - whisky review 334 - Johnnie Walker Swing
Episode 397 - whisky review 333 - Chivas Regal 18yo
Episode 396 - whisky review 332 - Longmorn 30yo (Gordon & Macphail)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a very substantial Independent bottling of a hard-to-find Speyside classic by the name of Longmorn, the blenders must-have malt.

Episode 395 - whisky review 331 - Sherry and Whisky
Episode 394 - whisky review 330 - GlenDronach 1993 19yo Single Cask 487
Episode 392 - whisky review 328 - Paul John Malt Whisky
Episode 391 - whisky review 327 - Octomore 05_1
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . at 169 ppm, this is regarded as the most heavily peated Scotch whisky ever produced. The peating level does not translate into phenolic power of flavour but rather phenolic complexity.

Episode 389 - whisky review 325 - Laphroaig 1998 12yo BB&R (Indi: bottling)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

As some 'batch discrepancies' appear with some official bottlings by Distilleries, always worth checking the on-line review circuit for Independent bottling options. Some bottlings are poor, however real stars can also be found.

Episode 388 - whisky review 324 - Glenfiddich 12yo Scotch re-reviewed
Episode 387 - whisky review 323 - Royal Salute 21yo Scotch
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a very good example of a 'presentation' whisky where the smell and flavour are designed to suggest rather than impose an consumer experience.

Episode 386 - whisky review 322 - Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . essentially Springbank's quartercask maturation using smaller than usual casks to mature the spirit faster. With this version, it works producing a chameleon, complex ten year old whisky which seems older and more mature.

Episode 385 - whisky review 321 - Darroze 40yo Terroire Cask Armagnac
Episode 384 - whisky review 320 - Clos Martin Armagnac (folle blanche) 1986
Episode 383 - whisky review 319 - Cadenhead's Maison Guerbe cask Cognac 8yo
Episode 381 - whisky review 317 (2_2) - concluding review of Greenfield's 1960's Scotch
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . the delight of some old bottles of spirits is in the complex detail of smell and taste after one opens the bottle after many years of being sealed.

Episode 379 - whisky review 316 - Blue Hanger Blended Malt (Edition 6)
Episode 377 - whisky review 314 - create your own Whisky Liqueur
Episode 375 - whisky review 312 - Bell's Decanter Advice
Episode 373 - whisky review 310 - Tobermory 10yo @ 46.3%vol
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . only five years ago, the bargain-basement Malt in the British supermarkets, but now is completely re-born as an interesting, quality, craft malt.

Episode 371 - whisky review 308 - marking and writing on whisky bottles
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . some practical advice on marking, signing or just writing messages on bottles and bottle labels, every little bit of advice can lead to greater wisdom eventually.

Episode 369 - whisky review 306 - Karuizawa 1990 @ 56.1 %
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . rather expensive, collector's gold-dust Malt from Japan, hyped up by the fact that the Distillery is deceased ! For the drinker, this is a good sherry monster and not too refined.

Episode 368 - whisky review 305 - Hakushu 'heavily peated' @ 48%
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . an unusual version of Japanese Malt being similar to some scotch peated whiskies like Ardmore. . . . .It is young tasting and different.

Episode 366 - whisky review 303 - Bankrowburn
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . quite simply the rarest Independent bottling of Springbank EVER and due to 'provinance' now the most expensive bottle of Whisky in the World ... ever ! . . .

Episode 365 - whisky review 302 - Whisky & pipe smoking
Episode 360 - whisky review 297 - St Georges American Malt Whisky
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . way out west, they're giving Scotch a Californian twist with a young Single Malt which represents character and quality in the arena of World whiskies. Should get better too over the next few years.

Episode 359 - whisky review 296 - Laphroaig Cairdeas (55%)
Episode 358 - whisky review 295 - Kilchoman Sherry Cask 2012
Episode 356 - whisky review 293 - Introducing Young Islay Malts
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . with increased demand and limited supply, Distillers are marketing younger aged whiskies as 'special releases' some are special, some are most certainly NOT ! I offer advice on choosing.

Episode 354 - whisky review 291 - Johnnie Walker Double Black
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . the standard Black Label with extra wood-sweet and dollops of decent smokiness. A variation on the theme that will work in Bars but will never top the excellent Green Label.

Episode 353 - whisky review 290 - Naked Famous Grouse
Episode 352 - whisky review 289 - Old Parr 12yo Scotch
Episode 350 - whisky review 287 - Water with your whisky
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . often highlighted and marketing-featured as an important component of making whisky, but dismissed as unimportant when added to a glass of whisky by the drinker ! ...

Episode 349 - whisky review 286 - Chat with Serge from Whiskyfun
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . an informal chat with Serge Valentin, the proprietor of WhiskyFun and stalwart of the MaltManiacs. Someone who shows just what the internet was invented for, the articulate and intelligent freedom of speech.

Episode 348 - whisky review 285 - Port Ellen 21yo (Laing's OMC)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a decent version of a fashionable "Dead Distillery" Islay Malt which benefits from being not too long in cask, so the still signature is intact, and the peat influence is still fresh.

Episode 347 - whisky review 284 - Coleburn 1979 30yo (Mackillop's Choice)
Episode 346 - whisky review 283 - Lochside 1981 30yo Malt (BB&R)
Episode 345 - whisky review 282 - Recommended Vintage Single Malts
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . three classic and not-quite forgotten Single Malts from the last Century which are still affordable and available. . . . and tasty too.

Episode 343 - whisky review 280 - GlenDronach 12yo 'original'
Episode 342 - whisky review 279 - Auchentoshan Valinch
Episode 340 - whisky review 277 - Three best malt whiskies for beginners
Episode 339 - whisky review 276 - Advice on Whisky Auctions from Angus
Episode 337 - whisky review 275a - Identifying fake auction whiskies.
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . first of a two part examination of how fake whiskies are created and how to spot fakes. (it can be difficult so be cautious).

Episode 336 - whisky review 274 - Buying whisky at auctions
Episode 335 - whisky review 273 - Glen Scotia 19yo Indi: (Kintyre Region)
Episode 332 - whisky review 270 - Glenkinchie 12yo (Lowland Region)
Episode 331 - whisky review 269 - Cragganmore 12yo (Speyside Region)
Episode 329 - whisky review 267 - tequila and tea
Episode 328 - whisky review 266 - Mezcal Del Maguey Chichicapa
Episode 327 - whisky review 265 - Sotol Hacienda de Chihuahua (Anejo)
Episode 320 - whisky review 258 - Old Pulteney Single Cask No: 30
Episode 318 - whisky review 256 - Invergordon Grain Scotch (Bladnoch Forum)
Episode 317 - whisky review 255 - Carsebridge Grain Scotch Whisky
Episode 313 - whisky review 251 - Essentials on Collecting Whisky
Episode 304 - whisky review 243 - Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Episode 302 - whisky review 241 - Bruichladdich 10yo (new version)
Episode 300 - whisky review 239 3_3 - Glenfarclas Ship Room with George
Episode 299 - whisky review 239 2_3 - Glenfarclas draff & footballs
Episode 298 - whisky review 239 1_3 - Glenfarclas 175th Anniversary @ 43%
Episode 297 - whisky review 238 3_3 - Glenglassaugh Octaves
Episode 296 - whisky review 238 2_3 - Glenglassaugh Distillery
Episode 295 - whisky review 238 1_3 - Glenglassaugh 31yo (Sig)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . on the 16th December 2011, Glenglassaugh bottles their first Whisky in over 20 years. This Vlog celebrates the re-birth of another real Scotch Malt.

Episode 294 - whisky review 237 - Pig's Nose & Sheep Dip
Episode 293 - whisky review 236 - Blend-your-own Whisky
First Aired: January. 01,0001

. . . a new and interesting option for buying whisky where you go to a website and blend to you own taste from the whiskies available.

Episode 292 - whisky review 235 - thegoodspiritco (modern bottle shop)
Episode 291 - whisky review 234 - biker-Andy & ralfy at Glasgow's Whisky Fest 2011
First Aired: January. 01,0001

an informal malt-moment at the second Glasgow's Whisky Festival on Saturday the 19th November 2011. http://glasgowswhiskyfestival.

Episode 290 - whisky review 233 - Maturation Warehouses at Benromach
Episode 289 - whisky review 232 - Movember (Prostate Cancer Check for men)
Episode 288 - whisky review 231 - Hellyer's Road (peated) Tasmanian Maltralfystuff
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... it's a new gen: Aussi Malt and gives a good intro to this style http://www.ralfy.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/ralfystuf...

Episode 287 - whisky review 230 - Nikka Pure Malt (Black)
Episode 284 - whisky review 227 - Bains Cape Mountain Whisky
First Aired: January. 01,0001

an excellent value Grain Whisky from South Africa well worth the investigation. Excellent nose compensates for a shorter finish on the tongue.

Episode 283 - whisky review 226 - Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky
Episode 282 - whisky review 225 - Amrut 'Fusion' Whisky
Episode 281 - whisky review 224 - Recommended World Whiskies
Episode 280 - whisky review 223 - Recommended Cachaca
Episode 276 - whisky review 219 - Whisky Miniatures
Episode 275 - whisky review 218 - keeping open Whisky bottles fresh
Episode 269 - whisky review 212 - Edradour ( Bourbon Cask Vintage 2003 @ 57.4%)
Episode 268 - whisky review 211 - Laphroaig Triple Wood
Episode 267 - whisky review 210 - Bladnoch 19yo Forum Bottling & whisky opinions
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a decent Independant bottling of Bladnoch by Bladnoch reviewed along with some thoughts on whisky preferences, prejudice and politics. .... all an opinion of course.

Episode 261 - whisky review 209 (2_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Appearance)
Episode 255 - whisky review 205 - Special Delivery
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... at some point you may buy whisky on-line. Here is how it should arrive at your door ... sealed, strongly containered and well packaged to prevent theft and damage.

Episode 253 - whisky review 203 - Advice about whisky hip-flasks
Episode 250 - whisky review 200 (2_2) - The Anniversary Glenfarclas Malt Review.
Episode 249 - whisky review 200 (1_2) - The Anniversary Mystery Malt Review
Episode 248 - whisky review 199 - Isle of Arran 10yo (bottled for lfw.co.uk)
Episode 246 - whisky review 197 - Glengoyne 12 yo
Episode 245 - whisky review 196 - Springbank 12yo single cask for Oddbins 2009
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a retailer-bottling which is a good example of a type of whisky bottling worth looking out for. ... they can be excellent and not too expensive.

Episode 243 - whisky review 194 - recommended Independant Scotch Malts
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... six rather interesting single malt whiskies which have one thing in commen, they are all produced by small Independant local Distillers and due to a growing number of International on-line retailers, are more available than ever before.

Episode 242 - whisky review 193 - Glenlivet Nadurra 16yo
First Aired: January. 01,0001

.... this is the big Producers taking a successful initiative in 'craft' presenting a Malt free of chill-filtration, E150a and dilution.

Episode 240 - whisky review 191 - Elements 8 Spiced Rum
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... spiced rum is very popular as a mixer, but genuine quality versions for sipping are few and far between ! ... this one is for sipping and savouring.

Episode 239 - whisky review 190 - Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
Episode 238 - whisky review 189 - Ron Los Valientes 15yo
Episode 237 - whisky review 188 - Foursquare Single Cask
Episode 236 - whisky review 187 - Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum
Episode 233 - whisky review 185 - Glasgow's Innaugral Festival Bottling
Episode 232 - whisky review 184 2_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... concluding Impression, blending and tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on first contact but is improved by the bottle 'relaxing' and subtle blending intervention .

Episode 231 - whisky review 184 1_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... 'Initial Impression' tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on first contact.

Episode 230 - whisky review 183 - Caol Ila 30yo Mackillops Choice
Episode 229 - whisky review 182 - Mortlach 12yo OldMaltCask
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... an indi-bottling of good standard and bottled at 57.2%, non-chill and no artificial colour. Am sure the oak Butt is an American Oak variety. ...

Episode 227 - whisky review 180 - Hazelburn 12 yo
Episode 224 - whisky review 177 7_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 7)
Episode 223 - whisky review 177 6_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 6)
Episode 222 - whisky review 177 5_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 5)
Episode 221 - whisky review 177 4_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 4)
Episode 220 - whisky review 177 3_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 3)
Episode 219 - whisky review 177 2_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 2)
Episode 218 - whisky review 177 1_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 1)
Episode 217 - whisky review 176 - Introducing Springbank Malt Whiskies
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... Introduction to Springbank Distillery Malts with some advice on a throat infection remedy and opinions on craft-presented whiskies.

Episode 215 - whisky review 174 - Campbeltown Loch 21yo Blended Scotch
Episode 214 - whisky review 173 - Ballantines 17yo Blended Scotch
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a well constructed Blended Scotch with a good reputation, the 'grain' content is fairly neutral in such a way as to mobilise the variety of 'malt' whiskies involved into a virtual taste-trip around the Whisky Regions of Scotland. .... lovely.

Episode 213 - whisky review 172 - Recommended Older Blended Whiskies
Episode 211 - whisky review 170 3_3 - Daftmill Distillery
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

Episode 210 - whisky review 170 2_3 - Daftmill Distillery
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

Episode 209 - whisky review 170 1_3 - Daftmill Distillery
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

Episode 207 - Sunny D and Rum (how to make it)) - whisky review 166
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... as a tribute to a YouTube viral Vlog, I am using my experience as an Internet Whisky Commentator to advise on getting the most from your Sunny D and Rum, ...

Episode 206 - whisky review 165 - Sazerac 18yo Rye (bottled Fall 2009)
Episode 205 - whisky review 164 - Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof
Episode 203 - whisky review 162 - George Dickel No: 12
First Aired: January. 01,0001

Tennessee's other big Whisky, (this time spelt Whisky not Whiskey) which holds a special place in the hearts of American Spirit drinkers. It's good, but could be better as I tasted a bottle a few years back and it was exceptional then.

Episode 201 - whisky review 160 - McAfee's Benchmark Bourbon
Episode 200 - whisky review 159 - Jack Daniels Old No: 7 & Gentleman Jack
First Aired: January. 01,0001

Old No: 7 is very young stuff suitable for ice and/or mixing with soda or coke ! For sipping, Gentleman Jack is a far better option expressing the JD style better and with more complexity.

Episode 199 - whisky review 158 - Knob Creek 9yo Bourbon @ 50%vol
First Aired: January. 01,0001

...Named after Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in Kentucky, this is supposed to represent old-school, pre-prohibition Bourbon, .... but it seems like a very modern version to me.

Episode 198 - whisky review 157 - Western Gold Bourbon
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... very much at the 'economy' end of the market, but a very impressive Spirit considering the price. There are many Spirits out there like this with the big Producers looking to give options to their 'Branded' bottles like Jim Beam and Chivas in order to maintain a bigger share of the total market.

Episode 196 - whisky review 155 3_3 - Recommended American Bourbons, Ryes and Whiskies
Episode 195 - whisky review 155 2_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits (with Makers Mark).
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' Second of two Vlogs introducing the series.

Episode 194 - whisky review 155 1_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits. (with Makers Mark)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' First of two Vlogs introducing the series.

Episode 192 - whisky review 153 - BB&R Ledaig 4yo (cask 900008)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

An unusual and very accomplished 4 yo sherry monster from Ledaig, (peated Tobermory) ... off the malt 'radar' until brought to my attention by experienced maltsters at Loch Fyne Whisky (www.lfw.co.

Episode 191 - whisky review 152 - Smokey Joe
First Aired: January. 01,0001

A good example of a MaltBlend type of Scotch, ... a blend of Single Malts from different Distilleries, bottled at 46%, non chill-filtered and (probably) no Caramel added either. ... and it works.

Episode 190 - whisky review 151 - Bowmore Tempest 10yo (1st Batch)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

10yo 55.3%vol: ... and where Bowmore should be at , ... fresh, peaty, fruity, ginger, orange rind, zesty, and wafts of smoke with vanilla-oak.

Episode 189 - whisky review 150 - Bunnahabhain 12yo (Craft Version)
Episode 188 - whisky review 149 - Four recommended peated Malt Whiskies
First Aired: January. 01,0001

.... a selection of four peated whiskies which I would recommend as worth trying, and not all of them are from Islay !!! .... all these selections are not expensive (unless you live in Canada).

Episode 186 - whisky review 147 - St Georges English Whisky (Chapter 6)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... look out for tartan tantrums ! .. English Whisky has arrived and although still young it has potential ... and is getting better.

Episode 185 - whisky review 146 - Penderyn Welsh Whisky
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... Penderyn is the first Welsh Whisky Distillery in over 100 years, launched on St David's Day 2004 and producing quality young Whisky of character and complexity.

Episode 183 - whisky review 145 - Johnnie Walker Red Label (1960's V 2010)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

an interesting comparison of two generations of one of Scotch whiskies most enigmatic brands, and the top selling Scotch Blended Whisky in the World.

Episode 182 - whisky review 144 - Haig Gold Label's (1960's + 2010)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

an old-fashioned Blended Scotch which is reviewed here in two bottles, one from the 1960's and one from 2010. Does whisky age in bottles ? ...

Episode 181 - whisky review 143 - Mortlach 14yo from Cadenheads
Episode 180 - whisky review 142 - Interview with Mark from whiskywhiskywhisky.com
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... Mark administers a successful Whisky Forum and also is the Organizer of Glasgow's Innaugral Whisky Festival taking place in Glasgow, November 2010.

Episode 179 - whisky review 141 - Talisker Distillers Edition
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... after a recent dissapointment with Talisker 18yo, I am glad to be able to present a competent Talisker in the form of the 'Distillers Edition', which although a bit expensive is a good version of this classic Scotch Malt.

Episode 178 - whisky review 140b - Chat with Mark from Whiskycast.com (part B)
Episode 177 - whisky review 140a - Chat with Mark from Whiskycast.com (part A)
Episode 175 - whisky review 138 - Jura 18yo
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... my first Isle Of Jura review find me crooning about the (more mature) 18yo version rather than younger alternatives. This Malt suits the time to develop.

Episode 174 - whisky review 137b - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part B)
Episode 173 - whisky review 137a - Ralfy's Whisky Collection (Part A)
Episode 172 - whisky review 136 - Interview with George Grant of Glenfarclas
Episode 171 - whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part C)
Episode 170 - whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part B)
Episode 169 - whisky review 135 - Ayr Whisky Fest 2010 (Part A)
Episode 165 - whisky review 132 - Interview with Duncan @ Bruichladdich (Part 2)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... took the opportunity recently to sit down with Duncan who has decades of experience distilling, and now manages Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. ... some interesting stories.

Episode 164 - whisky review 132 - Interview with Duncan @ Bruichladdich (Part 1)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... took the opportunity recently to sit down with Duncan who has decades of experience distilling, and now manages Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. ... some interesting stories.

Episode 161 - whisky review 130 - Poit Dhubh 12yo (Malt Blend)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... the Poit Dhubh range is non chill-filtered, 43%, and generally good ! I review the 12yo as it is, for me, a good representation of the range.

Episode 159 - whisky review 128 - Balblair 1989 (20yo)
Episode 158 - whisky review 127 - Ardbeg Corryvreckan
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... super peaty, super sexy, super collectable, super promoted super hyped Islay Malt lusted after by nouveau-collectors, Malt-anoraks and adored by marketing gurus. ... and a good Malt too.

Episode 157 - whisky review 126 - Connemara Single Cask Peated Irish Whiskey
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... this is a crafted, peated Irish Whiskey and a consideration as an alternative to an Islay Scotch Malt if you want to try something peatily different. Ref: - K92/334105 46%, single cask, No E150a, informative label, ... good stuff.

Episode 156 - whisky review 125 - Tyrconnell 15yo single cask Whiskey
Episode 155 - whisky review 124 - Greenspot Pure Pot Still Whiskey
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a seven to eight year old sherry influenced rarity produced by Midleton Distillery (Jameson's) for Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants in Dublin.

Episode 154 - whisky review 123 - Redbreast 12yo Pure Pot Still Whiskey
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a rare example of a traditional style of Irish Whiskey involving the distillation of malted and un-malted barley. Scotch Whisky uses only malted barley.

Episode 153 - whisky review 122 - Sainsbury's Single Malt Irish Whiskey
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a Supermarket Special, and for the price of £13.49, a good deal ! This is a decent, exciting young Irish character of considerable personality, and reflects the fact that some seriously good Whiskies are to be found out-with official bottlings. Incredibly, this Whiskey finishes sherbet and salty with cream soda hints.

Episode 152 - whisky review 121 - Jameson Crested Ten
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a recent version of Jameson Whiskey now more widely available due to the growing popularity of traditional 'Pot Still' Irish Spirit. Basically, this carries more complex notes and range of smell and flavour compared to the standard Jameson.

Episode 151 - whisky review 120 - Bushmills Original
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a fresh, decent, simple (but substantial) Blended Irish Whiskey which can become deceptively "more-ish !" if your not careful with your measures. With content matured for at least five years, this gives a good balance between retaining grain youth and cask influenced maturity.

Episode 150 - whisky review 119 - Recommended Irish Whiskies
Episode 149 - whisky review 118 - Handy Hints 7 8 & 9 (Festival advice)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... how to prepare for, deal with, and survive a Whisky Festival whisky review 117 - Launch of Abhainn Dearg Spirit in U.K. On Tuesday 16th March 2010, the first public appearance of Abhainn Dearg new-Spirit will take place at Macsorleys Bar, Jamaica Street, Glasgow at 7.30pm If you can, be there.

Episode 148 - whisky review 117 - Launch of Abhainn Dearg Spirit in U.K.
First Aired: January. 01,0001

On Tuesday 16th March 2010, the first public appearance of Abhainn Dearg new-Spirit will take place at Macsorleys Bar, Jamaica Street, Glasgow at 7.30pm If you can, be there.

Episode 146 - whisky review 115 - Grant's Family Reserve (Blended Scotch)
Episode 145 - whisky review 114 - Blue Hanger 30yo (BB&R Malt Blend)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a bit of a belter, A good example of a quality Blended Malt (i.e. single malts from various Distilleries mixed together). Quality whisky - good ! Non-chilfiltered - good ! NO E150a - good ! 45.6 % - good ! price - good ! MARKS - malt blend 90/100 - GOOD ! According to the Producers, a Malt-blend of Glenlivet, Glen Elgin and Mortlach. .... no Glen Grant and Glenrothes like I was told at a 'Whisky Live' Show a few years ago.

Episode 144 - whisky review 113 -
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a quick introduction to the world's first Scottish-based Whisky Evening Class which involves a " Whisky Trail" for beginners, and an "Advanced Whisky Trail" for those who complete the first course. John's site is http://www.johnlamond.com College is http://www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/ Education was never this much fun..........

Episode 136 - whisky review 110 - Recommended Canadian Whiskies (concluding a series)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... in this Vlog, I consider the whiskies reviewed over the last 6 reviews, and also where Canadian Whisky's at, and finally, ... where the future lays in developing the character of Canadian Whisky.

Episode 135 - whisky review 109 - Alberta Premium & Forty Creek (barrel select)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... two good Whiskies found mainly in Canada, and a bit of a well kept secret too ! Alberta Premium is a good 100% Rye with a mellow fruity/sweety character. Forty Creek is a modern 'Craft' interpretation of traditional style by a wine-maker, ... and it works.

Episode 134 - whisky review 108 - Seagram's VO & Wisers (small batch)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... two traditional style Canadian whiskies, with the Seagram's noticably 'branded' whilst the Wisers (small batch) gives a bolder showing with it's more crafted presentation.

Episode 133 - whisky review 107 - Canadian Club (Barrel Blended)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... an available, decent priced introduction to Canadian Whisky, ... multi-grain distillate designed for a sweet, pleasant rye-kissed Blend. It works well, acceptable for sipping but designed for a CC&7(with 7-Up soda), CC&G (with ginger ale) and as a Manhattan Cocktail (1/3 CC 2/3 Vermouth, crushed ice, shaken,(not stirred) and a cherry on top. (bitters optional) ... lovely.

Episode 132 - whisky review 106 - Handy Hints 4 5 & 6
First Aired: January. 01,0001

Handy Hints .... 4 - After a Cold, it can take a week to get your smell and taste back to normal. 5 - taking some prescription medication and even health supplements can have a limited or severe impact on your senses of taste and smell. It can ruin a good Whisky 6 - Synesthesia - an uncommon condition where the 'wiring' of the brain can cause sense over-lap and people can .... 'taste' music ! 'hear' colours ! 'smell' numbers. .... odd but fantastic.

Episode 131 - whisky review 105 - Handy Hints 1 2 & 3
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... how to 1 - sniff a bottle without leaving nose deposit. 2 - identify imposed chemical smells which can spoil whisky enjoyment.

Episode 130 - whisky review 104l - concluding the Victoria Whisky Festival
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... it was a blast ! I don't mean to offend with my opinion on some Canadian Whiskies as many are perfectly sound ! But I do see such potential for a Canadian Whisky renaissance, ... so prefer to show respect with an honest opinion rather than flatter with platitudes.

Episode 129 - whisky review 104k - Jonathan's Masterclass's @ Victoria Whisky Festival
Episode 123 - whisky review 104e - wood-stuff @ Compass Box
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... an engaging interview with John Glazer of the Compass Box Whisky Company in which he articulates the necessity for quality wood maturation of whisky.

Episode 118 - whisky review 104a - 5th Victoria Whisky Festival Intro:
First Aired: January. 01,0001

.... clutching my Canadian bag to fill with Canadian Whisky, I have arrived on Vancouver Island to assist and present some whiskystuff for the Independant minded Canadians. ... Nice place to visit ! ...

Episode 117 - whisky review 103 - Brora (Duncan Taylor 27yo cask 1427)
Episode 116 - whisky review 102 - B-N-J (Bailie Nicol Jarvie) Blended
Episode 115 - whisky review 101 - Bladnoch 18yo cask strength
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... one of the small, craft, traditional, well-priced wee Distilleries in Scotland receives a proper blessing from my humble self.

Episode 114 - whisky review 100 - Hogmanay by the fireside
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... some end-of-the-year comment with a very brief review of Bladnoch 18yo (which will be reviewed in more detail in whisky review 101) Big thanks to all you viewers and also to everyone at Google (for the Blogs) and YouTube (for the Vlogs).

Episode 112 - whisky review 098 - Big Peat (Blended Islay Malt)
Episode 110 - whisky review 096 - Glenfiddich 15yo (Solera Matured)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... a very interesting style of Single Malt using the old Solera Vat system used by Sherry and Cognac producers for hundreds of years. In Scotch, this Solera system is highly unusual.

Episode 108 - whisky review 094 - Caol Ila 12yo
Episode 105 - whisky review 091b - mum, dad and baby Julia talk 'Whisky' at Glengoyne
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... having just bought a cask of Glengoyne Whisky for baby Julia's future, Richard and Tomako talk about one of their favourite topics...

Episode 104 - whisky review 091a - mum & dad buy lovely Julia a cask of Glengoyne
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... Richard and Tomako invited me to see their Cask of Glengoyne being filled which they intend to be a present for their baby daughter Julia when she's older.

Episode 103 - whisky review 090 - Glen Scotia 18yo Indi (rum cask matured)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... an exotic odd-ball Single Malt heavily influenced by a robust Jamaica rum cask whilst delivering a Malt arrival, grappa development and big rum finish. ... Odd but good.

Episode 102 - whisky review 089 - Glenburgie 15yo Cask Strength
First Aired: January. 01,0001

.... only available at Chivas Malt Distilleries, this is a great example of a lesser known Malt Whisky which can be found on a 'treasure hunt' around Scotland's Distilleries.

Episode 101 - whisky review 088 - Chivas Regal 12yo
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... following a recent e-mail from someone asking for a Blended Scotch review due to no Malts being available at their remote location, I have reviewed the second most available Blend Scotch in the World.

Episode 100 - whisky review 087b - Glasgow's first ever ZOMBIE WALK !!!
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... 500 un-dead's lurched and moaned through the West End of Glasgow on Halloween, and I was amongst them as a Zombie-Marshall, introducing the first ever bottle of Zombie Whisky And .... raised £206 for MacMillan Nurses from donations. .... Hooray !!! Thanks to everyone at Co-operative Funeralcare for excellent support.

Episode 99 - whisky review 087a - Zombie review of an old George IV Blend
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... to celebrate Halloween (31/10/09) I am reviewing an 'un-dead' old Blended Whisky no-one will have heard of, then I will introduce Zombie whisky on Glasgow's first ever Zombie Walk. ......

Episode 98 - whisky review 086 - Winter Scotch (old-time New Year Liquor)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... my old grandma's recipe ( all her neighbors did it too !) for making standard Blended Whisky more enjoyable by marinading the fruit & peel ingredients of a New Year Cake, then straining off the liquor into a bottle and maturing till the following New Year, .... hence the name Winter Scotch.

Episode 97 - whisky review 085 - How to cope with bad whisky.
Episode 96 - whisky review 084 - Balvenie 12yo Signature (Edition 2)
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... thanks to Mr Haggis for the bottle-swap, I can review another decent Balvenie which demonstrates that younger Malts are just as eventful as many older ones.

Episode 95 - whisky review 083 - Balvenie 12 yo Doublewood
Episode 94 - whisky review 082 - Benromach 10yo
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... the littlest Speyside Malt has put on her Cindarella slippers, and gone to the Grand Ball. An 'average' still-signature never tasted so good as this one does now.

Episode 93 - whisky review 081 - Glen Garioch Founders Reserve
Episode 92 - whisky review 080c - Bladnoch 8 yo (October 3rd 2009)
Episode 91 - whisky review 080b - Bladnoch walk-through ( Part 2 )
First Aired: January. 01,0001

PART 2 - from the Mash tun via the washbacks and milling hopper by the warehouses and down to the river, this concludes in a barrel of steam.

Episode 89 - whisky review 079 - .... time for a hot Toddy !
First Aired: January. 01,0001

got a rotten head cold ? TODDY TIME !!! 2 spoons sugar, - big pinch of mixed spice, - some ginger syrup, - ... add hot water, - cool, swirl, - knob of butter - one egg yolk - whisky, - close lid and shake gently, - pour - drink - go to bed.

Episode 87 - whisky review 077 - Mini Independent Bottlers
First Aired: January. 01,0001

... if you can find them, ... small Independent Bottlers can provide seriously good quality whiskies for the drinker looking for something special, and at a good price too.

Episode 86 - whisky review 076 - Kilchomans' First Whisky
Episode 85 - whisky review 075 - Budget & Quality Whisky
Episode 84 - whisky review 074 - Supermarket Whiskies
Episode 83 - whisky review 073b - Auchentoshan's Ale
First Aired: September. 03,2009

... for me, the most successful Distillery Ale I have tasted. ... which got me thinking about a hybrid beverage called 'Whiskale' which may help small Craft Distillers get through the lean years (financially) by producing a grain of Port. A bit left-field, but I will be experimenting, and posting results.

Episode 82 - whisky review 073a - Auchentoshan Family Festival
First Aired: September. 03,2009

... for me, the most successful Distillery Ale I have tasted. ... which got me thinking about a hybrid beverage called 'Whiskale' which may help small Craft Distillers get through the lean years (financially) by producing a grain of Port. A bit left-field, but I will be experimenting, and posting results.

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