Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Review: The £32 Highland Malt That Beats £50 Bottles
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Review Quick Specs & Verdict Distillery: Aberfeldy, Perthshire | Region: HighlandABV: 40% | Cask Type: Sherry, Bourbon, Re-fill, Re-charColour: Deep gold (likely E150a added) | Chill Filtration: YesPrice: £32–£46 (USD $40-58, EUR €38-52)Awards: Double Gold + Platinum Medal - San ...
Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth 8 Year Old Review: Mezcal Cask Scotch Tested (UK 2026)
Dewar's Ilegal Smooth 8 Year Old is one of the boldest experiments in modern blended Scotch. As the world's first mezcal cask-finished whisky, it splits opinion right down the middle. You'll either love the vegetal, peppery character or find it completely baffling. I picked up a bottle at £28.69 to see if this ...
Dewar’s White Label Review: The Truth About This Award-Winning Blended Scotch
I'll be honest—when I picked up my bottle of Dewar's White Label for £26 from the official Dewar's shop, I wasn't expecting much. Another entry-level blended Scotch whisky promising smoothness and awards. But after spending a week putting it through blind tastings, water tests, and mixing it into everything from ...
Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon? I Blind-Tested It vs 2 Bourbons (Here’s the Difference)
Tasted July 2025 Reviewed in Glencairn glass after 10 min rest. Purchased by Myself PASITO TOLA. No sponsorship.
Kiyokawa Nobushi Pure Malt Review (46% ABV): Worth £76 in the UK?
Kiyokawa Nobushi Pure Malt Review (46% ABV): Worth £76 in the UK? Testing Period: 3 weeks (September-October 2025) | Bottles Purchased: 4 (retail price) Editorial Note: This review uses whisky purchased at retail price. See our review methodology and affiliate disclosure policy. TL;DR: Quick Verdict ...
The Complete Guide to Whiskey Tasting Rubrics
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 ...
Woodford Reserve Review 2025: Blind Testing Data + UK Prices
Woodford Reserve Review: Real 6-Week Testing Data From 8 Blind Tasters TL;DR Summary Box Score: 76/100Pros: Consistent quality, excellent in Manhattans, balanced flavor profileCons: Overpriced at £37.50-37.95, thin mouthfeel neat, better alternatives existBest Uses: Manhattan cocktails, gift-giving, bourbon ...
Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve Review (2025): Price, Taste, vs 12
Quick Verdict: Buy or Skip? Overall: 8.3/10 | Tested: Sept 28 - Oct 9, 2025 | Sessions: 18 tastings WhatRatingContextValue7/10 at ~£100-1076/10 at £120+ 9/10 at auction (£55-75)Price-dependent buyComplexity8/10Four-cask blend surprises for NASSmoothness9/10Zero burn at 43% ABVUniqueness8.5/10Mizunara oak ...
Guide to Suntory Whisky: Expert Review & Complete Tasting Notes (2025/2026)
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 skeptical. Whisky with soda water? Seemed like a waste. One sip changed ...
Whiskey and Rye: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Understanding America’s Favourite Spirits
In 1799, George Washington’s Mount Vernon distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons of whiskey—one of the largest outputs in early America. Yet many drinkers still ask: Is rye a type of whiskey? This guide answers that clearly, then shows you how to taste, buy, and mix with confidence.
Calculator — How Many Shots in a Bottle? (UK & US)
How Many Shots in a Bottle? Free Calculator (UK & US) TL;DR: In the UK a single measure is typically 25 ml in England and Wales or 35 ml in Scotland and Northern Ireland. In the US the common shot size is 1.5 fl oz (about 44 ml). Use the calculator below to work out how many full shots and leftover spirit you ...
Jameson 18 Year Old Review: Is This £145 Bottle Actually Worth It?
Look, I'll be honest with you – when I first saw Jameson 18 Year Old priced at £145, I rolled my eyes. Hard. I mean, this is Jameson we're talking about. The whiskey your mate Dave orders with Coke at the pub. The bottle that sits behind every bar in Britain looking ordinary and familiar. Surely slapping "18 ...
