A WHISKEY BLOG

TOP TEN WHISKIES

1. Lagavulin 16: A+

2. Octomore 06.3: A+

3. GlenDronach 1993 Manager's Cask Distillery Exclusive: A+

4. Highland Park Delilah's 13th Anniversary: A+

5. Laphroaig 15 200th Anniversary: A+

6. Four Roses Elliott's Select: A+

7. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B517: A+

8. Lagavulin Distillers Edition: A+

9. Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength (Batch 007): A+

10. George T. Stagg (2013): A+

Full review list here . . .

Penny for Your Thoughts - Bruichladdich Islay Barley, Glenfiddich 15, Aberlour 12

My wife and I tried a few new whiskies while out to dinner last week, although unfortunately there weren't any stunners in this group....

Penny for Your Thoughts - Jura Tasting Pack

On the way back from vacation, we bought a three-sample tasting pack from this distillery, which is the only one on the Isle of Jura...

Four Roses Private Selection (OESK, Hi-Time Wine) - Review

Age: 10 years, 1 month (varies) Barrel type: Standard bourbon (charred fresh oak) Region: Kentucky ABV: 59% Price: $75 Additional...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Black Rock, Part One

We went out with a bang during our final night in London and tried quite a few new whiskies at Black Rock. Compass Box Peat Monster (46%...

Penny for Your Thoughts - SMWS 29.228 (Laphroaig), SMWS 70.22 (Balblair)

We tried two single-cask Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases at the Society's London bar, Kaleidoscope. Those guys know how to bottle...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Elmer T. Lee, Ardbeg An Oa, Highland Park Valkyrie, Bowmore 15

OK, let's take a quick detour from the London trip recaps for a few short-form reviews. Two of these are sample exchanges with friends,...

Penny for Your Thoughts - William Larue Weller (2015), Talisker 57° North, Springbank 10

We took advantage of London’s relative indifference to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection to try the whiskey that, for many reviewers,...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Laphroaig Lore, Bowmore 18, Tomintoul 12

I’ve tackled all the new whiskies we tried on our most recent trip a bit out of order. These reviews actually come from the first half...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Ardbeg Day, Yoichi 12, Blanton's Gold, Benromach Maison du Whisky

We tried four whiskies at Golden Promise, two in the main bar and two in the rare whiskey vault. Ardbeg Day (56.7% ABV) - Ardbeg's annual...

Penny for Your Thoughts - BenRiach 18 Albariza, Kilchoman 10th Anniversary

We took advantage of our time in London to order two samples from Master of Malt. The short story is that Master of Malt, a UK-based...

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Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Age: No age statement Barrel type: Ex-bourbon Region: Isle of Skye ABV: 45.8% Price: $60 Additional details: Chill filtered,...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Another day, another set of whiskey reviews -- we're back in business! There were a flurry of wonderful tasting events in the last few...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Hello from sunny Miami! As we all begin to self-isolate to reduce the spread of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to return to...

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Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Age: No age statement Barrel type: Ex-bourbon Region: Isle of Skye ABV: 45.8% Price: $60 Additional details: Chill filtered,...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Another day, another set of whiskey reviews -- we're back in business! There were a flurry of wonderful tasting events in the last few...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Hello from sunny Miami! As we all begin to self-isolate to reduce the spread of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to return to...

La Whiskeria - A Bar Review

Spain is not a whiskey loving country -- in fact, it may be the hardest place to find a half-decent whiskey bar that we've visited. Even...

Dickel Bottled in Bond Review

Age: 13 years old Barrel type: Charred fresh oak Region: Tennessee ABV: 50% Price: $45 Additional details: Lincoln County process...

SMWS December 2018 Out-Turn Review

I've reviewed a few Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottles on this site before, not to mention their Kaleidoscope outposts in both...

Maker's Mark Private Select, Star Hill Provisions - Review

Whisky Jean Samuels, the fearsome guardian cat of Maker's Mark Distillery Age: No age statement (between 5-8 years old) Barrel type: ...

Penny for Your Thoughts - The Franklin Room

As I mentioned in my previous post, The Franklin Room (Chicago) features a seasonal menu of about 30 whiskies that they sell for 50...

The Franklin Room - A Bar Review

I wasn't sure that whiskey bars got much better than Delilah's, but we may have discovered another whiskey den in Chicago that's every...

Old Owl Tavern - A Bar Review

Atmosphere and Service: The Old Owl Tavern is one of the best examples of Kentucky or Midwest hospitality. It is the bar-restaurant...

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DREAMING OF ISLAY

A WHISKEY BLOG

TOP TEN WHISKIES

Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Penny for Your Thoughts - Bruichladdich Islay Barley, Glenfiddich 15, Aberlour 12

Penny for Your Thoughts - Jura Tasting Pack

Four Roses Private Selection (OESK, Hi-Time Wine) - Review

Penny for Your Thoughts - Black Rock, Part One

Penny for Your Thoughts - SMWS 29.228 (Laphroaig), SMWS 70.22 (Balblair)

Penny for Your Thoughts - Elmer T. Lee, Ardbeg An Oa, Highland Park Valkyrie, Bowmore 15

Penny for Your Thoughts - William Larue Weller (2015), Talisker 57° North, Springbank 10

Penny for Your Thoughts - Laphroaig Lore, Bowmore 18, Tomintoul 12

Penny for Your Thoughts - Ardbeg Day, Yoichi 12, Blanton's Gold, Benromach Maison du Whisky

Penny for Your Thoughts - BenRiach 18 Albariza, Kilchoman 10th Anniversary

Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

La Whiskeria - A Bar Review

Dickel Bottled in Bond Review

SMWS December 2018 Out-Turn Review

Maker's Mark Private Select, Star Hill Provisions - Review

Penny for Your Thoughts - The Franklin Room

The Franklin Room - A Bar Review

Old Owl Tavern - A Bar Review

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