Bruichladdich has announced they will kick off 2024 with a new single malt, Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, set for release in February. This release will also kick off the distillery’s new Barley Exploration Series. Since the Islay distillery Bruichladdich was revived in 2001, the distillery has focused much of their new production on the idiosyncratic style of unpeated, grain-forward whiskies. ...

By Alex Southgate Rating: B+ I’m the sort of person that loves to try new things and this is absolutely true when it comes down to Scotch. The thing about Scotch Whisky is there is so much to try and always something new to learn, and for me this is very true when it comes to the Cardhu family of ...

At The Whiskey Reviewer, we have a more informal way of dealing with the question of annual awards. Instead of handing out medals or drawing up a conglomerated list, every member of the team who wishes to opine on the subject keeps her or his own voice, naming their personal choice in three categories. Best New Whiskey Best Whiskey To ...

By Douglas Fraser Grade: B+ Smokehead Islay Single Malt Whisky is pure Islay whisky at its smokiest, with High Voltage as the cask strength version of the standard Smokehead. The whisky is sourced by Ian Macleod Distillers from an unnamed Islay distillery, and as a single malt, we know the source is just one distillery from that island. The Scotch ...

Turn on any gambling-related movie, and you’ll quickly spot whisky as the drink of choice on (or off) the poker table. Particularly in movies that involve a dusty old town, men wearing cowboy hats, and a rackety wooden bar, whisky (often paired with a cigar) is indispensable. One of the main reasons they pair so well together is because whisky, ...