Compass Box Juveniles was first launched in 2003 or 2004 as a custom bottling for a wine bar in Paris with the same name. Later (2007, 2014…) new versions were launched and the latest one was bottled in September 2018. As the original malts (Clynelish, Longmorn and Ord) were hard to source, other distilleries were used, keeping the bright, smooth, non-smoky profile. Here’s the new recipe: 34% Strathmill (Hogshead) 34% Balmenach (Hogshead) 30% Clynelish (20% Recharred barrel,

The Nectar is distributing Elixir Distillers bottlings in Belgium. They now have two exclusive releases bottled in the Single Malts of Scotland range: an Imperial 1996 and this Ben Nevis 1996. Two interesting distilleries, both with rather unique profiles. Nose: lemon, lime and kiwi mixed with green tea, light minty notes, sage and pine needles. Then some chalky notes, concrete and moss. Waxy / greasy notes and linseed oil. Pretty excellent. Mouth: very oily, developing a won

The Nectar is distributing Elixir Distillers bottlings in Belgium. They now have two exclusive releases bottled in the Single Malts of Scotland range: an Imperial 1996 and this Ben Nevis 1996. Two interesting distilleries, both with rather unique profiles. Nose: lemon, lime and kiwi mixed with green tea, light minty notes, sage and pine needles. Then some chalky notes, concrete and moss. Waxy / greasy notes and linseed oil. Pretty excellent. Mouth: very oily, developing a won

Wolfburn Kylver #5: Raidō Wolfburn announced the fifth whisky in its Kylver series. It is named Raido after the fifth runic letter of the Kylver alphabet which means ‘to ride’ or ‘journey’. The whisky is a combination of first-fill bourbon and Pedro Ximénez casks. Bottled at 50% ABV with only around 900 bottles available. Benromach 50 Year Old Benromach is ready to announce a 50 year-old expression. It was distilled 11th of June 1969 and has been bottled in June this year at

Wolfburn Kylver #5: Raidō Wolfburn announced the fifth whisky in its Kylver series. It is named Raido after the fifth runic letter of the Kylver alphabet which means ‘to ride’ or ‘journey’. The whisky is a combination of first-fill bourbon and Pedro Ximénez casks. Bottled at 50% ABV with only around 900 bottles available. Benromach 50 Year Old Benromach is ready to announce a 50 year-old expression. It was distilled 11th of June 1969 and has been bottled in June this year at

I won’t declare my love for GlenDronach 1993 again. I know many people don’t believe in the vintage concept for whisky, but something a distillery just gets things right, resulting in a batch of really good casks. I’ve enjoyed many a great 1993 ever since GlenDronach first released single casks in 2009. Actually I didn’t think the first casks #523 and #529 were special but I adored the low numbers that started to appear around 2012 (all filled 15th of January 1993), like cask

I won’t declare my love for GlenDronach 1993 again. I know many people don’t believe in the vintage concept for whisky, but something a distillery just gets things right, resulting in a batch of really good casks. I’ve enjoyed many a great 1993 ever since GlenDronach first released single casks in 2009. Actually I didn’t think the first casks #523 and #529 were special but I adored the low numbers that started to appear around 2012 (all filled 15th of January 1993), like cask

Oh boy, by now I’ve tried at least 25 of these undisclosed 1970’s Speyside malts. This is the seventh expression distilled in 1975. It’s bottled by Maltbarn who seemed to have access to some of the greatest casks in the series. Nose: sunflower and linseed oils, with old paper, beeswax and hints of tangerines. Dried flowers and herbs, maybe a hint of marihuana and tobacco. Lemongrass. Whiffs of cider apple. Others have been fruitier, but it’s still great. Mouth: big (slightly

Oh boy, by now I’ve tried at least 25 of these undisclosed 1970’s Speyside malts. This is the seventh expression distilled in 1975. It’s bottled by Maltbarn who seemed to have access to some of the greatest casks in the series. Nose: sunflower and linseed oils, with old paper, beeswax and hints of tangerines. Dried flowers and herbs, maybe a hint of marihuana and tobacco. Lemongrass. Whiffs of cider apple. Others have been fruitier, but it’s still great. Mouth: big (slightly

Asta Morris already had a few Glentuachers in the past few years, including other 2009 casks like the PX cask for Malt Monkeys. Now there are Belgian monuments as a watermark on the labels. There’s a frog, a peeing little boy and a speech balloon. Makes no sense but we’re the country of Magritte after all. Nose: baked apples and a nutty side. Then generous malty notes, even a hint of dark Belgian beer. Blackcurrant, some leafy notes. A bit of chocolate and gingerbread. Mouth:

Asta Morris already had a few Glentuachers in the past few years, including other 2009 casks like the PX cask for Malt Monkeys. Now there are Belgian monuments as a watermark on the labels. There’s a frog, a peeing little boy and a speech balloon. Makes no sense but we’re the country of Magritte after all. Nose: baked apples and a nutty side. Then generous malty notes, even a hint of dark Belgian beer. Blackcurrant, some leafy notes. A bit of chocolate and gingerbread. Mouth:

Diageo Special Releases 2019 Diageo has announced the Special Releases 2019, themed “Rare by Nature”. More info, tasting notes and prices coming up soon. Cardhu 14 Year Old Cragganmore 12 Year Old Dalwhinnie 30 Year Old Lagavulin 12 Year Old Mortlach 26 Year Old Pittyvaich 29 Year Old Talisker 15 Year Old Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old Stay tuned for more… from WhiskyNotes https://ift.tt/2Y1Qtzi via IFTTT #IFTTT #WhiskyNotes

Diageo Special Releases 2019 Diageo has announced the Special Releases 2019, themed “Rare by Nature”. More info, tasting notes and prices coming up soon. Cardhu 14 Year Old Cragganmore 12 Year Old Dalwhinnie 30 Year Old Lagavulin 12 Year Old Mortlach 26 Year Old Pittyvaich 29 Year Old Talisker 15 Year Old Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old Stay tuned for more… from WhiskyNotes https://ift.tt/2Y1Qtzi via IFTTT #IFTTT #WhiskyNotes