Author Archives: Steve Prentice

Review: The Singleton of Glen Ord Celebratory Bottling

Posted on 22 August 2022 by Steve Prentice

The Singleton of Glen Ord – Celebratory Bottling “The Singleton” is a Diageo brand umbrella that covers various distilleries, and Singleton of Glen Ord sadly isn’t one that’s so well known in the UK (although it is elsewhere in the … Continue reading →

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TAMDHU CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DUO OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL RELEASES

Posted on 2 May 2022 by Steve Prentice

Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky is celebrating its 125th anniversary year with two limited edition launches at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. As the first in-person Speyside Whisky Festival since 2019, there is great excitement for the occasion, so … Continue reading →

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Review: Ardbeg Wee Bestie

Posted on 11 October 2021 by Steve Prentice

Ardbeg Wee Bestie – 47.4% abv Info: Ardbeg’s latest permanent expression. Five year old matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Colour: Ripe straw golden. Nose: Barley, toffee and mossy wet peat. Hints of beach fire embers. Palate: … Continue reading →

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Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012

Posted on 13 May 2021 by Steve Prentice

Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 / 8yo Info: Produced using barley grown on Islay in 2011 by eight farmers from western and central farms on the island, which was dried, malted and distilled in 2012. Unpeated, matured in a combination of … Continue reading →

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Review: Bruichladdich The Ternary Project

Posted on 6 April 2021 by Steve Prentice

The Ternary Project Info: A mix of roughly 3rds (30%, 40%, 30%) of Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore. It’s a NAS, but dates (and I’m giving vaguely informed guesses here) are roughly 28+yo, ~20yo and ~13yo respectively. 4000 bottles, ballot … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release

Posted on 17 November 2020 by Steve Prentice

Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release 2017 Info: Ardbeg’s Feis Ile 2017 Committee Release, matured in casks made from virgin Black Sea oak and more traditional bourbon casks. 51.7% abv. Colour: Fairly ripe straw. Nose: Fairly strong, salty and coastal with oaky … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: Auld Acquaintance Blended Whisky

Posted on 16 November 2020 by Steve Prentice

Auld Acquaintance Blended Whisky Info: From Gleann Mór Spirits, 46.1% ABV. Colour: Lightly ripening barley. Nose: Barley, hints of smoke, sweeties, red apples, toffee and tobacco. Palate: Lead by oils and cream, followed by light spices with smoky hints. Finish: … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms & Islay Editions

Posted on 10 November 2020 by Steve Prentice

Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms & Islay Editions Cairngorms Edition Info: Bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust, to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms National Park. 46% ABV, 11 years old, 263 bottles, single cask. Colour: Bright gently golden … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: The Scalasaig Island Hopper

Posted on 9 November 2020 by Steve Prentice

The Scalasaig Island Hopper Info: A blended malt featuring a variety of peated whiskies from the likes of Orkney and Islay, married together in first-fill Spanish sherry casks. 43% ABV. Colour: Dark golden, very autumnal. Nose: Pungent, mossy, hessian. Also … Continue reading →

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News: The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated

Posted on 10 December 2019 by Steve Prentice

The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated; a peated expression of the Highland Single Malt, which is best known for its unpeated sherry cask maturation style. Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie has crafted The GlenDronach … Continue reading →

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