Professional whiskey evaluation has evolved from casual appreciation into a sophisticated discipline combining centuries-old traditions with modern sensory science. A well-designed tasting rubric provides the framework for consistent, meaningful whiskey assessment, whether you’re a beginner exploring your first drams or…
Woodford Reserve Review: Real 6-Week Testing Data From 8 Blind Tasters TL;DR Summary Box The £38 Bourbon That Divided Our Panel During our October 2025 testing sessions, Woodford Reserve created the biggest scoring gap we’ve seen. Panel member Sarah (22…
Quick Verdict: Buy or Skip? Overall: 8.3/10 | Tested: Sept 28 – Oct 9, 2025 | Sessions: 18 tastings What Rating Context Value 7/10 at ~£100-1076/10 at £120+ 9/10 at auction (£55-75) Price-dependent buy Complexity 8/10 Four-cask blend surprises for…
I’ll never forget my first proper Suntory whisky experience. I was in a small Japanese restaurant in Coventry—nothing fancy, just one of those hidden gems you stumble across—when a friend ordered me a Toki highball. I’ll be honest, I was…