Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask Finish (2018 Release)
We review Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask Finish (2018 Release), a heavily peated single malt that’s been double matured in first fill bourbon casks and Fino Sherry Hogsheads.
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Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old Announced
In an email newsletter sent out to Ardbeg Committee members, Ardbeg announced the impending release of Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old.
Rum Finished Ardbeg Drum is 2019’s Ardbeg Day Release
Labels submitted to the TTB have revealed 2019’s Ardbeg Day release, Ardbeg Drum, a single malt whisky matured in ex-Bourbon casks and rested (finished) in ex-Rum casks.
Review: Caol Ila 12 Year Old
We review Caol Ila 12 Year Old, the Caol Ila distillery’s entry level single malt Scotch whisky. How does this sweet and smoky single malt compare to other peated whiskies in its class?
Bruichladdich to Release Third Edition of Octomore Ten Alongside Octomore 09.1 and 09.3
Bruichladdich’s next Octomore releases will include Octomore 09.1, Octomore 09.3, and a third edition of Octomore Ten, which is aged for ten years instead of five, standard for the Octomore range.
Review: Ardbeg Grooves Committee Edition
Matured in ex-bourbon and heavily charred Portuguese red wine casks, how does this year’s Ardbeg Day release, Ardbeg Grooves, compare to past releases?
Review: Lagavulin 16 Year Old
We review Lagavulin 16 Year Old, a staple among Islay single malts and a favorite among peat heads around the world. Is the fanfare justified?
Ardbeg Twenty Something 22 Year Old Leaked Through TTB Submission
A recent TTB submission has revealed plans for a new Ardbeg Twenty Something release. The first bottling was a 23 year old released in 2017. The second release will be a 22 year old matured in ex-bourbon casks, distilled in Spring 1996 and bottled non-chill filtered on July 1st, 2018 at 46.4% ABV.
Kilchoman Releases Port Cask Matured and Loch Gorm 2018 Editions
Kilchoman has released their first limited edition bottles of the year – 2018 editions of Port Cask Matured and Loch Gorm. This is only the second Port Cask Matured release from Kilchoman, with the first released in 2014.
Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask Finish Arriving in 2018
Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask Finish, a single malt whisky double maturated in first fill ex-bourbon casks and Fino Sherry casks, has been revealed as 2018’s bottling of the annual Laphroaig Cairdeas release.