At Wine Paris 2026 (mid February), François Voyer presented three new releases from their Grande Champagne 1er Cru terroir.

Review of Compass Box Hedonism, the classic blended grain Scotch whisky first released in 2000. Very smooth and enjoyable ...

I already mentioned the Arran Sherry Cask while reviewing its bourbon counterpart called Arran Barrel Reserve. It is part of duo that has no age statement and no fancy finish either – it is meant to ...

Exciting times for the Celtic Whisky Distillerie (formerly known as Glann Ar Mor) in Brittany (France). They’re currently re-building the distillery, so to speak, in order to adapt to certain ...

Nose: rather more impressive than the GlenAllachie 18 Years. Very fresh, with a bright fruitiness (banana, nectarine and mango) with marzipan and vanilla cake. Light mineral notes, grass and a peppery ...

Nose: a very balanced grain, with roasted pineapple, hints of creamy coconut but also milk chocolate, raisins and nutty notes from the sherry butt. Some honeyed notes and hints of butter pastry.

I’ve reviewed four Springbank whiskies from Decadent Drinks in the past couple of years. Always high quality (90+ points) although the price often tempered my enthusiasm a little. After the 1996 ...

We reviewed some 10th anniversary bottlings from Liquid Art back in December. Then it was already clear that another release would appear very soon: this Kildalton 2008. Easy to guess which distillery ...

After last year’s unnecessary Lagavulin 12 Years from tequila casks and a slightly dubious virgin oak ‘enhanced’ release, we’re back to classic first-fill bourbon and refill casks. Despite the ...

Nose: ripe plums and damsons with chocolate brownie, hazelnuts and sweet praline. Also wood spice like clove and cardamom. Maybe not a sherry bomb, but definitely sherried. Then sultanas and wine ...