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Fahrenheit 173 - Whisky

"The king o' drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker, Isla or Glenlivit" (R.L. Stevenson)


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19 Jun 2014	Three new Swedish single malt whiskies A review of Swedish single malts Box "Pioneer", Hven "Merak" and Smögen "Primör".
6 Apr 2014	Five single malts from Cadenhead's A review of Ardmore 1997, Balblair 1990, Glen Moray 1992, Strathisla 1987 and Strathmill 1995.
19 Jan 2014	World whisky A review of single malts from the Czech Republic, England, Germany, India, Sweden and Taiwain.
15 Jan 2014	Six Irish whiskeys A review of Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Tullamore Dew 12, Redbreast 12, Powers John's Lane and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy.
5 Dec 2013	Four single malts and a single grain from Cadenhead's A review of Girvan 1979 (single grain), Glencraig 1981, Glen Elgin 1991 (rum cask), Highland Park 1985 and Royal Lochnagar 1996 (rum cask).
26 Nov 2013	Five single malts starting with T A review of single malts from Tamdhu, Tamnavulin, Tomatin, Tomintoul and Tormore.
23 Apr 2013	Rare single malts from closed distilleries Banff, Caperdonich, Convalmore, Glenlochy, Inverleven and Lochside.
15 Apr 2013	A vertical tasting of Old Pulteney A review of four expressions of Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch: 12, 17, 21 and 30 years old.
7 Apr 2013	Four bottlings of BenRiach single malt A review of BenRiach Authenticus 21, BenRiach 1976 cask 6942, BenRiach 1996 cask 2788 and BenRiach 1989 cask 5620.
3 Apr 2013	Five cheap blended Scotches A review of Black & White, Dougherty's, Glen Scanlan, King George IV and Major Gunn's.
30 Dec 2012	The three single malts from the Springbank distillery A review of Springbank, Longrow and Hazelburn.
27 Nov 2012	Kilkerran "Work In Progress" - the first four bottlings A review of the first four official bottlings from the Glengyle distillery in Campbeltown.
17 Oct 2012	Five Highland Single Malts A review of An Cnoc 16, Dalmore Alexander III, Glen Garioch 12, Old Pulteney 12 and Tomatin 12.
9 Aug 2012	Redbreast Single Pot Still Whiskey A review of three expressions of Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
28 Jun 2012	Four bourbons - two from Kentucky and two from Tennessee A review of Four Roses, Rebel Yell, Gentleman Jack and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel.
1 Jun 2012	Five recently released Speyside single malts A review of Benriach Solstice 2, Benriach Septemdecim, Glenfidich Rich Oak, Glenglassaugh Revival and Glenlivet Master Distiller's Reserve.
22 May 2012	Three bottlings of Strathmill single malt A review of two 12 year olds (Flora & Fauna and Manager's Choice) and a 37 year old (from The Whisky Agency).
9 May 2012	Four single malts from "Aberdeen Distillers" (i.e. Blackadder) A review of Braeval 1998, Clynelish 1995, Linkwood 1993 and Tobermory 1995.
10 Mar 2012	Six ~~Vatted~~ Blended Malts A review of six blended malts: Compass Box Oak Cross, Famous Grouse 12, Johnnie Walker Green Label, Macdonald's Glencoe, Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt and The Six Isles.
11 Feb 2012	Five single malt whiskies from the "New World" A review of single malt whisky from Finland (Teerenpeli), France (Armorik), Germany (Slyrs), Sweden (Hven) and Switzerland (Säntis).
31 Dec 2011	Penderyn - Welsh Gold A review of three expressions of Penderyn Welsh Single Malt: Madeira Finish, Sherrywood and Peated.
7 Dec 2011	Five unusual Speyside single malts from Signatory A review of Allt-a-Bhainne 19, Braeval 12, Craigellachie 8, Glentauchers 30 and Tormore 18.
6 Dec 2011	Six single cask single malts from Cadenhead A review of Aberlour 21, Bladnoch 21, Caperdonich 27, Glenfarclas 21, Glenlossie 18 and Pulteney 21.
24 Nov 2011	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey x 4 A review of Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, Eagle Rare and Blanton's Straight From The Barrel.
21 Nov 2011	Six random Speyside single malts A review of Ardmore 25, Auchroisk 1990 (DL), Benriach Horizons, Dailuaine 1983 (DL), Glenlivet Nàdurra and Strathisla 25 (GM).
13 Nov 2011	Jack vs Jim - the two heavyweights of American whiskey A review of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, Jim Beam White Label, Black Label and Yellow Label.
2 Nov 2011	Five single malt whiskies from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society A review of Glenmorangie 11 y.o., Glen Moray 26 y.o., Glen Scotia 12 y.o., Laphroaig 20 y.o. and Littlemill 17 y.o.
28 Aug 2011	Premium blended Scotch: Five 12 year old whiskies A review of Ballantine's Gold Seal, Chivas Regal, Dewar's Special Reserve, Johnnie Walker Black Label and Scottish Prince.
18 Aug 2011	Four "entry level" blended Scotch whiskies A review of Bell's, Long John, Latitude 55° and Cromwell's Royal.
19 Jun 2011	Six single cask bottlings of Benriach single malt whisky A review of the vintages 1994 (OB), 1990 (DR), 1986 (PLOWED), 1985 (Signatory), 1976 (The Whisky Fair) and 1976 (OB).
18 May 2011	Seven single cask whiskies from Signatory A review of Bladnoch 1974, Caperdonich 1970, Dufftown 1984, Glencadam 1989, Glenlochy 1980, Imperial 1982 and North British 1963.
11 May 2011	Seven single malts from Diageo's Special Releases A review of Auchroisk 20, Benrinnes 23, Brora 30, Caol Ila 12, Lagavulin 12, Mannochmore 18 and Pittyvaich 20.
31 Mar 2011	Mackmyra Brukswhisky - my 900th whisky rating A review of the latest mainstream release from Mackmyra - the "Brukswhisky".
2 Mar 2011	Recent releases from Balblair, Benriach, Hazelburn and Isle of Jura A review of single malts Balblair 1997, Benriach Horizons, Hazelburn CV and Isle of Jura Prophecy.
15 Feb 2011	Six single malts from German bottler The Whisky Agency A review of Benriach 1975, Bowmore 1993, Bunnahabhain 1976, Clynelish 1995, Glen Moray 1973 and Glenury Royal 1973.
16 Dec 2010	Cadenhead master class - seven single cask single malts A review of Ardbeg 16, Glenrothes 15, Laphroaig 16, Ledaig 16, Longrow 12, Macallan 21 and Pulteney 20.
13 Dec 2010	Four vintages of Highland Park single malt whisky A review of the vintages 1989, 1990, 1994 and 1998.
9 Dec 2010	Four single cask Oloroso matured Glendronachs A review of casks 1241 & 2621 from 1990 and casks 528 & 529 from 1993.
13 Nov 2010	Japanese malt whisky from Nikka and Karuizawa A review of Karuizawa 8, Karuizawa 15, Nikka Taketsuru 12 and Nikka Yoichi 15.
21 Oct 2010	Four expressions of Tomintoul single malt A review of the 10, 14 and 16 year olds plus the peated Ballantruan.
30 Sep 2010	Six affordable blended Scotch whiskies A review of Cutty Sark, Dewar's, J&B, Lauder's, White Horse and Whyte & Mackay.
18 Aug 2010	Four old Taliskers A review of the 20 y.o. from 1982, the 25 and 30 y.o. bottled in 2008 and the 25 y.o. bottled in 2009.
28 Jul 2010	Mackmyra's best (and worst) whisky to date A review of Mackmyra Special:03 and Special:04.
30 Jun 2010	Four old Strathislas from Gordon & MacPhail A review of four expressions of Strathisla, ranging from 25 to 42 years.
11 May 2010	Amrut - Indian single malt whisky A review of standard Amrut, Amrut Fusion and Amrut Peated.
5 May 2010	Four single malts from Tomatin A review of the 15, 18 and 21 year olds plus a 1995 and a 1976 from Duncan Taylor.
18 Apr 2010	Four bourbons from the Buffalo Trace distillery A review of McAfee's Benchmark, Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon 10 y.o., Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 y.o. and W.L. Weller Special Reserve.
25 Mar 2010	Dalmore Mackenzie The "Mackenzie", a new limited edition, port finished Dalmore.
14 Mar 2010	Five blended Irish whiskeys A review of Jameson (the standard plus the 12 y.o.), Tullamore Dew, Powers Gold Label and Bushmills Black Bush.
14 Feb 2010	Japanese whisky: Hibiki, Hakushu and Yamazaki A review of five whiskies from Suntory: Hibiki 12, Hibiki 17, Hakushu 18, Yamazaki 10 and Yamazaki Sherry Cask.
20 Jan 2010	A review of "Whiskey & Philosophy" A review of the book "Whiskey & Philosophy", edited by Fritz Allhof and Marcus P. Adams.
10 Dec 2009	Johnnie Blue & Chivas 18 A review of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Chivas Regal 18 y.o.
14 Oct 2009	New single malts from Islay and Campbeltown A review of Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Kilchoman 3 y.o., Kilkerran 5 y.o. and Hazelburn 12 y.o.
17 Sep 2009	Eleven Rosebanks from 9 to 30 years of age A review of eleven expressions of the Rosebank single malt.
13 Aug 2009	Bourbon review A review of six bourbons from Jim Beam, Buffalo Trace, Van Winkle and Wild Turkey.
10 May 2009	Heavily peated shootout - Octomore vs Supernova A comparison of two highly peated single malts from Bruichladdich and Ardbeg.
15 Jan 2009	Octomore - the most heavily peated whisky ever! Tasting notes of Octomore, Lagavulin, Caol Ila and Glen Elgin.
7 Dec 2008	The 10th annual "Whisky Ship" in Zürich Highlights from the 2008 "Whisky Ship" in Zürich.
8 Oct 2008	Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival Highlights from the 2008 Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival.
2 Oct 2008	The new vintage from Glenfiddich A review of Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve 1977.
9 Sep 2008	The best Port Ellen! (so far...) A review of Port Ellen 1983 "Golden Cask".
30 Jun 2008	Mackmyra, the first release A review of Mackmyra's newest single malt: "The first release".
14 Jun 2008	Young Ardbegs - the full set! A review of five young Ardbeg bottlings, ranging from "Very Young Ardbeg" to "Ardbeg Renaissance".
29 May 2008	Ardbeg Corryvreckan A review of "Ardbeg Corryvreckan", the latest Ardbeg Committee bottling.
16 May 2008	Laphroaig Càirdeas
4 May 2008	The Whisky Fair in Limburg
12 Mar 2008	Cutty Sark
9 Mar 2008	Ballantine's and Chivas
17 Feb 2008	Linköping Whisky Expo
22 Dec 2007	The "Whisky Ship" in Zürich
23 Oct 2007	Stockholm Beer (and whisky) Festival
21 Sep 2007	Mackmyra Preludium #5
5 May 2007	Mackmyra - Swedish whisky!
18 Feb 2007	Benriach extravaganza
10 Dec 2006	Whisky of the month: Clynelish
8 Dec 2006	Report from "The Whisky Ship"
30 Nov 2006	St. Andrew's day whisky dinner
24 Jul 2006	Aberlour
4 Apr 2006	Dramming with Alan, Lukas & Philipp
11 Dec 2005	The Whisky Ship
11 Nov 2005	Rare Malts
7 Jun 2005	Longrow
24 May 2005	Five malts from SMWS
14 May 2005	Five Connoiseur's Choice minis
3 May 2005	New whisky of the month - another T-whisky
19 Apr 2005	Various vintages
13 Apr 2005	Talisker tastings
5 Dec 2004	My whisky November
6 Feb 2004	Ardbeg marathon
7 Dec 2003	Whisky Ship
2 Nov 2003	Rarities
30 Mar 2003	Canadian whisky
28 Feb 2003	Bowmore tasting
12 Dec 2002	Big update

Fahrenheit 173 - Whisky

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