Whisk(e)y Reviews
sanctuary single malt signature edition (2026 release)
about sanctuary single malt signature edition What does a brewer’s whisky taste like? The 2026 release of Sanctuary Single Malt Signature Edition comes from Phillips…
shelter point black tail rye
about shelter point black tail rye Shelter Point’s Black Tail brings a rye-led blend to a distillery best known for single malt. Made with British…
old pulteney 18 year
about old pulteney 18 year Old Pulteney’s 18 Year Old pairs the distillery’s coastal character with the richness of two-stage maturation. Aged in Wick on…
fettercairn 18 year
about fettercairn 18 year Fettercairn’s 18 Year Old brings Scottish oak into the spotlight. This annual limited release matures in first-fill and refill American oak…
j.p. wiser’s 18 year
about j.p. wiser’s 18 year It’s not often you find an 18-year-old Canadian whisky, and rarer still to find one made entirely from corn. Most…
tullibardine 18 year
about tullibardine 18 year Tullibardine’s 18 Year Old pairs dried tropical fruit with baked, roasted and gently rustic notes. Introduced to the Signature Range in…
speyburn 18 year
about speyburn 18 year Speyburn’s 18 Year Old began with a fitting tribute: its first release in 2018 celebrated distillery manager Bobby Anderson’s eighteen years…
redbreast 18 year
about redbreast 18 year Redbreast’s 18 Year Old introduces a different shade of sherry to the brand’s single pot still style. Alongside ex-bourbon barrels and…
lismore 18 year
about lismore 18 year Lismore’s 18 Year Old comes with a little mystery: it’s a Speyside single malt bottled under the Lismore name, with its…
johnnie walker 18 year
about johnnie walker 18 year Johnnie Walker’s 18 Year Old brings several distillery characters together in one blended Scotch, with every component aged for at…
highland park 18 year
about highland park 18 year Highland Park’s 18 Year Old brings together two defining influences: Orkney’s heather-rich peat and sherry-seasoned oak. A higher proportion of…
glen moray 18 year elgin heritage
about glen moray 18 year elgin heritage Glen Moray’s 18 Year Old gives first-fill bourbon casks eighteen years to shape the distillery’s light, fruity spirit.…
glenmorangie ‘the infinita’ 18 year
about glenmorangie ‘the infinita’ 18 year Glenmorangie’s 18 Year Old, The Infinita, brings honeyed citrus, floral aromas and figgy richness together in a Highland single…
the glenlivet 18 year
about the glenlivet 18 year The Glenlivet’s 18 Year Old brings richer fruit and warming spice to the distillery’s approachable Speyside style. Matured in a…
the glen grant 18 year
about the glen grant 18 year The Glen Grant’s 18 Year Old shows how a lighter spirit can develop with long aging while retaining its…
glenfiddich 18 year
about glenfiddich 18 year Glenfiddich’s 18 Year Old takes the distillery’s familiar orchard fruit character toward baked apple, dried fruit and richer oak. Matured in…
the glenallachie 18 year
about the glenallachie 18 year GlenAllachie’s 18 Year Old showcases the rich, sherry-led style that has become the distillery’s signature under Billy Walker. This unpeated…
crown royal 18 year old extra rare
about crown royal 18 year old extra rare Crown Royal describes its 18 Year Old as “the crown jewel of some of our rarest stocks.”…
canadian club invitation series 18 year
about canadian club invitation series 18 year Canadian Club traces its roots to 1858, when Hiram Walker established his distillery in Windsor, Ontario. Its blends…
balblair 18 year
about balblair 18 year Balblair’s 18 Year Old belongs to the age-stated range that replaced the distillery’s vintage-led releases in 2019. From 2007, bottles had…
bearface wilderness series 03: wild air
about bearface wilderness series 03: wild air Inspired by a high-altitude hike through the North, BEARFACE Wild Air brings a forest influence to Canadian whisky…
shelter point 10 year
about shelter point 10 year Shelter Point’s 10 Year Old is a limited release drawn from the distillery’s first year of production, offering a taste…
port askaig 8 year
about port askaig 8 year Port Askaig’s 8 Year Old balances Islay peat smoke with bright citrus and honeyed sweetness. Bottled at 45.8% ABV without…
holyrood embra
about holyrood embra Holyrood’s Embra takes its name from a colloquial term for Edinburgh and offers a gentle entry into peated single malt. Delicate smoke…
signal hill
about signal hill Can a whisky be easy-drinking and still layered? Signal Hill Canadian Whisky makes a strong case. Sultanas, graham crackers and vanilla custard…
elements of islay sherry cask
about elements of islay sherry cask Elements of Islay Sherry Cask brings together single malts from two undisclosed distilleries, one on Islay’s north coast and…
elements of islay cask edit
about elements of islay cask edit Elements of Islay Cask Edit brings together two sides of the island: rich, smoky single malt from the south…
torabhaig allt gleann
about torabhaig allt gleann What does peat taste like on the Isle of Skye? Torabhaig Allt Gleann delivers smoke that feels coastal and floral rather…
glenfarclas 105
about glenfarclas 105 Why 105? The name comes from the old British proof system, where ABV was multiplied by 1.75, so this 60% ABV cask…
glenfarclas 17 year
about glenfarclas 17 year Glenfarclas’s 17 Year Old brings together two hallmarks of the distillery: direct-fired pot stills and Oloroso sherry cask maturation. Made at…
glenfiddich fire & cane
about glenfiddich fire & cane Can smoke and sweetness really share the spotlight? Glenfiddich Fire & Cane says yes. Campfire smoke and burnt marshmallow wrap…
glenfiddich 14 year
about glenfiddich 14 year Is this the ultimate brunch whisky? Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve makes a good case. Creamy vanilla, crème brûlée and…
ardbeg 5 year wee beastie
about ardbeg 5 year wee beastie How much character can five years build? Ardbeg Wee Beastie answers with the rawest, smokiest side of the distillery:…
rupert’s exceptional canadian whisky
about rupert’s exceptional canadian whisky Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky is a connection bottle because it was designed to be mixed and shared. Eau Claire built…
signal hill founders select op
about signal hill founders select op Signal Hill Founders Select Overproof captures pecan pie at its richest: toasted pecans, sticky caramel, molasses and a dusting…
bearface triple oak
about bearface triple oak BEARFACE Triple Oak shows how a whisky made entirely from corn can develop a distinctly spicy character through its casks. It…
lot no. 40 dark oak
about lot no. 40 dark oak Lot 40 Dark Oak is already a modern Canadian rye icon, named Premium Whisky of the Year at the…
wiser’s 10 year
about wiser’s 10 year Wisers 10 Year is one of those whiskies that brings everyone to the table. It is familiar, warming, and approachable, the…
stillhead bartender’s rye
about stillhead bartender’s rye Stillhead’s Bartender’s Rye puts bold grain character at the center of a whisky made with cocktails in mind. Produced in British…
sons of vancouver realms of rye ‘citrus & botanicals’
about sons of vancouver realms of rye ‘citrus & botanicals’ Sons of Vancouver’s Realms of Rye “Citrus & Botanicals” explores the brighter, more aromatic side…
nikka from the barrel extra marriage
If blending brings more than 100 whiskies together, what happens when the cask gives them three more months to settle in? For Nikka From the…
Rupert’s Exceptional Canadian Whisky is made by Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, and its name is a nod to Rupert’s Land, the vast territory…
Macaloney Peat Project Single Cask Series Distillery Smoked Sugar Kelp Washington Peat Ex-Bourbon Cask
Macaloney’s Peat Project is an exploration of provenance, how place shapes smoke, sweetness, and structure. This Washington Peat & Sugar Kelp release brings together British…
The Bitter Battle Manhattan vs. Boulevardier
Few cocktail debates are as quietly divisive as Manhattan versus Boulevardier. Both are spirit-forward. Both lean bitter-sweet. Both have devoted followers who insist their choice…
The Old Fashioned Framework [& 9 Variations on the Classic]
The Old Fashioned is often treated as a fixed recipe, but it is better understood as a framework. At its core, it is simply spirit,…
Smoky Spirits Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Smoke is one of the most polarizing flavors in the spirits world. Some people chase it obsessively, others run in the opposite direction. That tension…
Spirits From Japan Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Japanese spirits inspire obsession, debate, and devotion. This guide focuses on flavor, craft, and character across multiple Japanese styles, because what matters most is what’s…
Scotch Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Whether you’re shopping for the collector who must have the newest limited drop, the friend who always brings a bottle to share, or someone just…
Canadian Whisky Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Canadian whisky is having a moment and this gift guide proves exactly why. From grain-to-glass single malts on the West Coast to bold ryes from…
Ardbeg Smokiverse
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, Smokiverse blasts off with a high‑gravity mash that turns up creamy tropical fruit amid Ardbeg’s signature intense…
Hearach First Fill Oloroso Cask Matured
Lightly peated and fully aged exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this Isle of Harris expression marries delicate smoke with rich, dried-red-fruit sweetness. Versatile and…
Glen Moray Peated
If Bowmore 12 is your go-to smoky dram, Glen Moray Peated deserves a spot in your glass. Mellow smoke, orchard fruit, and a creamy malt…
The Japanese Bitters
The Japanese Bitters is a premium bitters line handcrafted in Japan, blending traditional Japanese ingredients with modern mixology precision. These aren’t just flavor enhancers —…
Shinobu Pure Malt
Shinobu Pure Malt is a Japanese malt whisky blend aged in ex-sherry and bourbon barrels, then finished in Mizunara oak. With notes of vanilla, coconut,…
Sorachi Hinoki Cask
Sorachi Hinoki Cask is a Japanese-made malt blend finished in Hinoki (Japanese cypress) casks, delivering a unique sensory experience that combines malt richness with temple…
Kujira 10 Year
Kujira 10 Year is a grain whisky made from 100% Indica rice and aged in Virgin American Oak casks, delivering a bold, umami-rich profile with…
Okayama Single Malt Triple Cask
A delicate yet complex Japanese single malt aged in three types of oak—sherry, brandy, and mizunara—Okayama Triple Oak brings soft fruit, sandalwood spice, and gentle…
Masahiro Kaijin
Masahiro Kaijin is a maritime-inspired Japanese whisky from Okinawa’s Masahiro Shuzo. “Kaijin” translates to “seaman,” and the whisky pays homage to those who face the…
Taste Profile Comparison: Nikka Malts
Japanese whisky lovers know that Nikka doesn’t just make whisky—they tell stories in glass. Within their core lineup, three distinct voices come through: the bold…
Hibiki Harmony
Hibiki Harmony is smooth, floral, and beautifully blended—a polished introduction to the elegance of Japanese whisky. It’s light enough for newcomers, layered enough for aficionados,…
Suntory Toki
Suntory Toki is a light, bright Japanese whisky built for mixing but smooth enough to sip. With notes of green apple, honey, and white pepper,…
Kirishima Melt Barley
For bourbon drinkers, rum lovers, or shochu fans, Kirishima Melt Barley is a gateway sipper with a twist. Bourbon drinkers will appreciate the caramel, vanilla,…
Nikka from the Barrel
Nikka From the Barrel is a bold, blended Japanese whisky that’s earned cult status among enthusiasts for good reason. First released in 1985, it was…
Taste Profile Comparison: Redbreast 12, 18 and PX Cask
In this edition, we’re diving deep into the sherried, spice-laced world of Redbreast. Known for setting the benchmark in single pot still Irish whiskey, Redbreast…
Tullamore D.E.W.
An OG Irish whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W. blend will have you wanting a triple—triple-distilled, three styles of whiskey, and triple-cask aged creates an effortlessly drinkable dram.
Glendalough Double Barrel
Single Grain whiskey doesn’t get enough love—Glendalough Double Barrel changes that with a smooth, easy-drinking profile and the added depth of bourbon and sherry cask…
Green Spot Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
Greenspot is a piece of Irish whiskey history—crafted at Midleton, rooted in Dublin’s past, and beloved by those who appreciate a tropical fruit-forward pot still…
Busker Irish Single Malt Whiskey
If you're looking to get into single malts, this is your gateway whiskey. Triple distilled and matured in bourbon and sherry casks, Busker Irish Single…
Two Brewers Release 44
Nestled in the rugged beauty of Whitehorse, Yukon, Two Brewers Distillery is carving out a unique place in the Canadian whisky landscape. Born from the…
Sanctuary Whisky [2024 Release]
On Vancouver Island, where craft beer runs deep, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. pays homage to its roots with Sanctuary Whisky. Aged in barrels that…
Macaloney An Aba
Macaloney Island Distillery’s An Aba is a testament to the craft and creativity of Canadian whisky-making, rooted in the rugged beauty of Vancouver Island. This…
Forty Creek Foxheart
Forty Creek Foxheart cleverly showcases the creativity allowed under the Canadian whisky 9.09% rule, which permits up to 9.09% of the blend to include non-whisky…
Highland Park Magnus
Highland Park Magnus is an entry-level Scotch designed to offer a smooth, lightly smoky, and approachable introduction to peated whisky, appealing to both new drinkers…
Jura 12 Year
Jura 12-Year-Old is a well-rounded single malt Scotch aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. It’s known for striking a balance between…
The Deacon
The Deacon Blended Scotch Whisky is a cocktail-forward blend that embraces a bold, funky character, making it ideal for both sipping and mixing. This whisky…
John Barr
John Barr Blended Scotch is a smooth, no-nonsense whisky that’s perfect for mixing. Crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, it’s got just…
The Hearach Single Malt [Rel 1 HE 00003 23]
Hearach Single Malt (pronounced hare-OCK) offers a compelling glimpse into the distinctive character of the Isle of Harris. This whisky is a masterful blend of…
Glenglassaugh 12 Year
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir - The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak…
The Balvenie 12 Year
The Balvenie 12 Year Old is a quintessential Speyside single malt, known for its rich, honeyed character and artisanal craftsmanship. Aged in a combination of…
Meikle Tòir – The Chinquapin One
Carefully crafted and cask-perfected at The GlenAllachie Distillery in Speyside, Meikle Toir - The Chinquapin One is named after the unique species of virgin oak…
Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured [Chateau Cissac Bordeaux Wood Finish]
TL;DR: If you like a contrast of red fruits and moderate smokiness, Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured is for you.Benromach Contrasts: Double Matured expression, is aged…
Ardbeg Spectacular
TL;DR: This expression has a combination of mint chocolate, salted caramel, and a tarry leather notes unlike other Ardbeg - it’s a circus in your…
Traveller Whiskey
TL;DR: We would happily drink this if it was served to us, but it doesn't compare to sister brand Buffalo Trace in terms of value…
Angel’s Envy Rye
TL;DR: This falls in the 'breakfast whisky' category; think of it as the liquid version of Aunt Jemima slathered French Toast.A rye like no other.…
Michter’s US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye
TL;DR: Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is a must-have on your back bar or home bar. For those who don't like rye, this might just convert…
Reifel Rye
TL;DR This spicy, fruit-forward rye is great value for price point.Reifel Rye honours George H. Reifel, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in establishing Alberta…
Bearface Wilderness Series 02: Mitlenatch Island Release
Venturing deep into the Canadian Pacific Northwest wilderness, this whisky explores Mitlenatch Island...