#BTC48 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 48th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Damian @newdramrising

Newer Distilleries: Lancaster Spirits Co

This is the latest in an occasional series about newer distilleries, this entry is about Lancaster Spirits Co.

They started distilling in July '24

InchDairnie RyeLaw

I'm sure most people have a journey through whisky: blends, single malt, single casks, grain, bourbon and maybe even on to rye? Most rye comes from across the Atlantic but some distilleries in Scotland have started using it.

Here I get to try Inchdairnie's RyeLaw:

Brave New Spirits - Voodoo

Indie bottler Brave New Spirits @BNS_Whisky keep coming out with new releases!

Here's my thoughts on two recent ones from the Voodoo series!

Three Glasgow 1770 Peated Releases

Glasgow 1770 have recently released their latest set of small batches - using their peated spirit finished in ex-Islay, Madeira and Marsala casks

Let's try them!

Loch Lomond Waypoint Series - Release Number 1

 It's not very often your favourite distillery launches a new range, but this month they did! @LochLomondMalts's new Waypoint Series

Let's try the first release!

#BTC47 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 47th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Matt @thedramble

Whisky from...? Italy

Our latest in the Whisky from...? series comes from Italy from the Psenner and @Poli_Express distilleries.

Like most of distilleries in Italy, these started making Grappa before adding single malts to their portfolio.

Brave New Spirits - The WhiskyHeroes

Indie bottler Brave New Spirits @BNS_Whisky keep coming out with new releases!

Here's my thoughts on two recent ones from the new WhiskyHeroes series!

Loch Lomond Distillery Edition Six

Just as the Summer ends @LochLomondMalts released the sixth in their Distillery Edition series going back to a similar MO as DE2 - a Single Distillery Blend

This time a little older and unpeated!

Glen Scotia The Dragon

@GlenScotiaMalts have just released the second in their series based on the town's famous Cross - Icons of Campbeltown.

Last year it was The Mermaid, this year is all about The Dragon, let's find out a little more!

DrivenByDrams Arran & Glasgow Tour - Day 4b (Loch Lomond Distillery)

 After @GlasgowDC Day 4 continued at @LochLomondMalts

DrivenByDrams Arran & Glasgow Tour - Day 4a (Glasgow Distillery)

Day 4 was an early start, a cooked breakfast and off to @GlasgowDC

DrivenByDrams Arran & Glasgow Tour - Day 3

Day 3 started with the trip back from Ardrossan to Glasgow, but with a little detour.

DrivenByDrams Arran & Glasgow Tour - Day 2 (Arran Distillery)

Day 2 and the DrivenByDrams gang's Arran & Glasgow trip had us leaving Glasgow and heading for the ferry to @Arranwhisky

DrivenbyDrams Arran & Glasgow Tour - Day 1

The first day of the DrivenByDrams gang Arran & Glasgow trip had us heading up to Glasgow with a quick stop at @AnnandaleDstlry

#BTC46 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 46th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by me @MaltMusings

Side by Side : A Trio of Man With The Hat Releases

@SouthportWhisky club founder Victor Porter @onekv regularly releases Indie bottles with his own distinct labels designed by the maestro @jwbassman_.

But I think @uk_whisky Peter Hunt from the club chose the latest 3 single cask  releases and sent me samples to try!

Side by side : Three new Banditti Club Rums from Glasgow Distillery

Most of you will know I'm not a huge fan of rum cask finished whiskies - I always find them too sweet. Callum likes to wind me up about it!

But my son does like rum, so here's my our review of Glasgow Distillery's three newest releases!

Spey's new Trilogia

I've not reviewed a whisky from @SpeySingleMalt for ages, let's put that right with their new Trilogia

A sample swap from my mate Cliff @KingsofYearron

Whisky Prices 2024 - Key Bottle

Each September I complete a survey, recording the prices of a distillery's key bottle - the standard bottle which you might buy if wanting to get into a new distillery.

This year's results are in - let's see how things have changed.

Whisky Prices 2024 - 18yos

Each September I complete a survey, recording the prices of a distillery's 18yo - a standard bottle which you might buy for a special occasion like a birthday.

This year's results are in - let's see how things have changed.

Loch Lomond CWY

My favourite kind of whisky from @LochLomondMalts is from their Straight Necked Pot Stills, when it's fermented with Chardonnay Wine Yeast (CWY) it ticks all of my boxes!

Aqvavitae has just released anther pair of bottles, lets try them!

Brave New Spirits - Cask Noir

Indie bottler Brave New Spirits @BNS_Whisky keep coming out with new releases!

Here's my thoughts on two recent ones from the Cask Noir series!

#BTC45 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

 These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 45th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Ben @WhiskyWithMolly

White Peak Wire Works Wine Series - Amarone Cask

@whitepeakwhisky's latest release is the first in their new Wine Series - an Amarone Cask finish.

I've a huge wine cask maturation fan, let's have a look...

Clydeside Napier

Clydeside have recently released a new bottling, their 4th I think and the 2nd in the core range.

Let's have a look at Napier.

Balvenie's Collection Of Curious Casks

I visited Balvenie for the first time in 2013 and it immediately went into my top 5 list of distillery visits!

When I saw this new series pop up I knew I needed go get one!

Side by side: Bimber's Shoulders of Giants Series

@BimberLondon have recently released a set of 6 Shoulders of Giants bottlings.

These are showcasing the growing maturity of their single malt whisky. Bimber sent me some samples to review - let's see what they are like!

#BTC44 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 44th #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Callum @glen_scotia & Kate @kccjf

Signatory Vintage 100 Proof

Signatory Vintage have been releasing a series of 100 Proof bottlings over the last 6 months or so...

Let's find out a little more.

White Peak Wire Works @TweetTastings

@whitepeakwhisky chose a @TweetTastings to introduce their first Wire Works Bourbon release

Here's my thoughts and those of a few friends!

Side by side: Bimber's Underground Release No. 6

@BimberLondon have released their latest batch of Underground themed bottlings.

Release No. 6 includes Wimbledon, Stratford, Oval, and Wembley Park. Bimber were kind enough to sent me some samples to review - let's see what they are like!

#BTC43 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 43rd #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by John @jwbassman_

Ardnahoe Inaugural Release

@ardnahoe Distillery is the 9th distillery on Islay, we visited a couple of years ago, they were distilling but hadn't released anything yet.

This month they released their Inaugural - a 5 year old!

Loch Lomond Distillery Edition Five

Just in time for my birthday @LochLomondMalts released the fifth in their Distillery Edition series going back to a similar distillation as DE1 - Chardonnay Wine Yeast!

Let's see what it's like!

Side by side : Initial trio from Saltire Rare Malt

Established in 2022, @MaltRare1494 Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company are a new Independent Bottler out of Falkland in Fife.

Their first trio of releases include Glen Moray, Aultmore and Tamnavulin bottlings.

#BTC42 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 42nd #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Patrick @LeaskPatrick

Side by side: 5 from Tobermory via Paul

The Isle of Mull is home to a couple of distilleries now, the oldest being @TobDistillery, a favourite of @pswhisky

Paul shared with us a set of 3 unpeated and 2 peated Ledaig bottlings.

Whisky from...? Switzerland 2

OK hands up how many distilleries can you name in Switzerland? No looking in the Malt Whisky Yearbook..... 

Well if, like me, you'd be hard pressed to name one here's a clue - it's also the name of a brewery! Still no idea?

Cù Bòcan @TweetTastings

@cubocanwhisky chose a @TweetTastings to launch their Creation #6, we got to try some others from their range too!

Here's my thoughts and those of a few friends!

Glen Scotia Campbeltown Malts Festival 2024 Limited Edition - Unpeated Fino Sherry

As well as being my birthday the end of April usually sees the release of @GlenScotia's Campbeltown Malts Festival Limited Edition.

This year they've gone with an unpeated 9yo finished in a Fino Sherry

Loch Lomond Cooper's Collection 2024

@LochLomondMalts release an annual Cooper's Collection Single Grain made from 100% barley through their copper continuous column stills.

Photo: whisky.com.gr

Let's try the 2024 release...

More Springbank 'Cage' Bottles

I've reviewed some Cage bottles before here, this time I'm back with a pair of Springbank, a Hazelburn and a pair of Longrows thanks to the ever generous Callum & Kate!

Let's see what they are like!

Newer Distilleries : Ballindalloch

This is the latest in an occasional series about newer distilleries, this entry is about Ballindalloch Distillery.

Although they've been distilling for xxx years they've just released their first whiskies, I got to try two of them!

#BTC41 #BlindDrams Tasting Notes

These are my tasting notes and results from the Blind Tasting Consortium's 41st #BlindDrams evening.

These drams were picked by Billy @BillyCowan

Loch Lomond 2024 Open Golf Releases

@LochLomondMalts release a pair of bottles (and usually some special editions) for each Open Golf Tournament.

This years to celebrate the 152nd at Royal Troon have just been released!

White Peak Wire Works Up’ards & Down’ards

@whitepeakwhisky have just released a pair of bottlings, both near identical Ex-Red Wine STR casks both matured in slightly different ways.

Lets try them!

Whisky from...? Cyprus

Our latest in the Whisky from...? series comes from Cyprus and the @LionSpirit distillery.

It is a Greek Cypriot winery which has started distilling gin, brandy and whisky.

Glasgow 1770 Tequila, Calvados & Manzanilla Small batches

I'm a bit of a fanboy of @GlasgowDC and their @1770Whisky releases and had to get their 3 new Small Batch Releases!

In my 700th post here's my thoughts!