Mike’s Whisky Odyssey
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WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured competition
Whether it’s for one of our industry-leading virtual tastings or one of our monthly bottle competitions, we love nothing more than sharing — and giving away — some of our favourite drams and exciti…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
WIN a bottle of Kilchoman 100% Islay Sherry Cask Matured 11 Year Old. Repost, Like and Follow @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for your chance to Win! thewhiskywire.com/2025/11/27/k... (t's & c's apply) #KilchomanChristmasComp #Scotch #Whisky
I’ve enjoyed the regular Kilchoman Sanaig many times in the past, so I was delighted to see a cask strength version finally released.
But does a higher abv always mean it’s a better whisky?
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But does a higher abv always mean it’s a better whisky?
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Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition - 57.8%
Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition Review and tasting notes
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I’ve enjoyed the regular Kilchoman Sanaig many times in the past, so I was delighted to see a cask strength version finally released.
But does a higher abv always mean it’s a better whisky?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/kilc...
But does a higher abv always mean it’s a better whisky?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/kilc...
Another very decent set of whiskies from #SPEYWhisky. Huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Another very decent set of whiskies from #SPEYWhisky. Huge thanks to Steve @thewhiskywire.bsky.social for organising
Finish : Long, warming and gently drying. Black liquorice, cinnamon, strong green tea and black pepper linger on the palate. Towards the close, hints of dark roast coffee and tobacco appear.
#SPEYWhisky
#SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Finish : Long, warming and gently drying. Black liquorice, cinnamon, strong green tea and black pepper linger on the palate. Towards the close, hints of dark roast coffee and tobacco appear.
#SPEYWhisky
#SPEYWhisky
BD Palate : Soft and creamy mouthful, becoming slightly prickly with time. Stewed apples with cinnamon and anise, together with toasted almonds and a hit of black pepper. With water, more orchard fruit notes appear at the expense of some of the spice. #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
BD Palate : Soft and creamy mouthful, becoming slightly prickly with time. Stewed apples with cinnamon and anise, together with toasted almonds and a hit of black pepper. With water, more orchard fruit notes appear at the expense of some of the spice. #SPEYWhisky
12 BD Nose : Butterscotch toffee, brandy snap biscuits filled with vanilla cream, oak spice and a subtle hint of Goji berries #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
12 BD Nose : Butterscotch toffee, brandy snap biscuits filled with vanilla cream, oak spice and a subtle hint of Goji berries #SPEYWhisky
15 Finish: Nutty and mildly astringent oak spice lingers together with a prickle of black pepper and a gentle puff of smoke #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
15 Finish: Nutty and mildly astringent oak spice lingers together with a prickle of black pepper and a gentle puff of smoke #SPEYWhisky
15 Palate: Quite thin entrance, gradually becoming creamier. Dark chocolate enrobed hazelnuts, hints of marzipan, Crème brûlée with a blackberry coulis, a touch of cinnamon and black pepper warmth #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
15 Palate: Quite thin entrance, gradually becoming creamier. Dark chocolate enrobed hazelnuts, hints of marzipan, Crème brûlée with a blackberry coulis, a touch of cinnamon and black pepper warmth #SPEYWhisky
Nose: Poached orchard fruit drizzled with heather honey and served with vanilla ice cream. Meringue shells appear after a while. Subtle smoke appears when rubbed into the back of the hand. #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Nose: Poached orchard fruit drizzled with heather honey and served with vanilla ice cream. Meringue shells appear after a while. Subtle smoke appears when rubbed into the back of the hand. #SPEYWhisky
12 Finish: Soft, more berried fruits and a touch of nuttiness together with soft menthol which lingers #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
12 Finish: Soft, more berried fruits and a touch of nuttiness together with soft menthol which lingers #SPEYWhisky
12 Palate: Soft, almost creamy mouthfeel. Mixed berry coulis, Viola flowers, subtle menthol, and toasted oak, creating a smooth, layered profile #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
12 Palate: Soft, almost creamy mouthfeel. Mixed berry coulis, Viola flowers, subtle menthol, and toasted oak, creating a smooth, layered profile #SPEYWhisky
12 Nose: Purple grape skins, delicately floral, Twining’s Lemon Green Tea and a touch of spearmint #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
12 Nose: Purple grape skins, delicately floral, Twining’s Lemon Green Tea and a touch of spearmint #SPEYWhisky
CC Finish: Soft, sweet and lingering. Crème Brûlée with a redcurrant coulis, subtle Mocha coffee and a touch of warming ginger. #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
CC Finish: Soft, sweet and lingering. Crème Brûlée with a redcurrant coulis, subtle Mocha coffee and a touch of warming ginger. #SPEYWhisky
CC Palate: Blackberry and apple pie filling, cherry ice cream , California raisins and ripe Conference pears together with mild gingery warmth. #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
CC Palate: Blackberry and apple pie filling, cherry ice cream , California raisins and ripe Conference pears together with mild gingery warmth. #SPEYWhisky
CC Nose: Fresh orchard fruit together with dark berried fruit and a touch of icing sugar sweetness. #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
CC Nose: Fresh orchard fruit together with dark berried fruit and a touch of icing sugar sweetness. #SPEYWhisky
CC Appearance: Deep amber, forms a thin line which beads before slowly falling as thick, oily legs
#SPEYWhisky
#SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CC Appearance: Deep amber, forms a thin line which beads before slowly falling as thick, oily legs
#SPEYWhisky
#SPEYWhisky
Evening all, deck blue playing up this tonight but it looks like I’m just in time #SPEYWhisky
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Evening all, deck blue playing up this tonight but it looks like I’m just in time #SPEYWhisky
The final chapter in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection, The Beithir’s Tale tells the story of a mythical serpent.
But is the whisky magical or mediocre?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/ardb...
But is the whisky magical or mediocre?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/ardb...
Ardbeg Anthology: The Beithir's Tale - 46%
Ardbeg Anthology: The Beithir's Tale review and tasting notes
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December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The final chapter in the Ardbeg Anthology Collection, The Beithir’s Tale tells the story of a mythical serpent.
But is the whisky magical or mediocre?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/ardb...
But is the whisky magical or mediocre?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/12/ardb...
It’s fair to say grain whiskies and I have a very uneasy relationship. However, @bravenewspirits.bsky.social have a knack of releasing bottles even I can appreciate. Did this single grain from North British keep the trend going or am I back at square one?
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Brave New Spirits - Cask Masters - Golden Proof - North British 13 - 50.1%
Brave New Spirits Cask Masters Golden Proof North British 13 review and tasting notes
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November 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s fair to say grain whiskies and I have a very uneasy relationship. However, @bravenewspirits.bsky.social have a knack of releasing bottles even I can appreciate. Did this single grain from North British keep the trend going or am I back at square one?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/brav...
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/brav...
Something wicked this way comes…if wicked is defined as peated spirit with a full maturation in a PX cask
Time for a look at The Witch Cask from @bimberdistillery.bsky.social
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Time for a look at The Witch Cask from @bimberdistillery.bsky.social
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Bimber - The Witch Cask - 57.3%
Bimber The Witch Cask review and tasting notes
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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Something wicked this way comes…if wicked is defined as peated spirit with a full maturation in a PX cask
Time for a look at The Witch Cask from @bimberdistillery.bsky.social
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/bimb...
Time for a look at The Witch Cask from @bimberdistillery.bsky.social
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/bimb...
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Southport Whisky Club has held regular tastings with Jamie and the different brands he supports.
Living Souls is his own brand and we got to try some of Jamie's bottlings at Southport Whisky Festival. I immediately bought a bottle of his 25yo Dumbarton!
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2025/11/livi...
Living Souls is his own brand and we got to try some of Jamie's bottlings at Southport Whisky Festival. I immediately bought a bottle of his 25yo Dumbarton!
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2025/11/livi...
Living Souls 25yo Dumbarton
A blog about malt whisky
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Southport Whisky Club has held regular tastings with Jamie and the different brands he supports.
Living Souls is his own brand and we got to try some of Jamie's bottlings at Southport Whisky Festival. I immediately bought a bottle of his 25yo Dumbarton!
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2025/11/livi...
Living Souls is his own brand and we got to try some of Jamie's bottlings at Southport Whisky Festival. I immediately bought a bottle of his 25yo Dumbarton!
malt-musings.blogspot.com/2025/11/livi...
The new 5 year old 100 Proof offering from @Springbank1828 seems to divide opinions. Some love the brash, youthfulness of it whilst others find it too spirit-driven.
Here’s my thoughts on it…
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/spri...
Here’s my thoughts on it…
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/spri...
Springbank 100 Proof - 57.1%
Springbank 100 Proof review and tasting notes
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The new 5 year old 100 Proof offering from @Springbank1828 seems to divide opinions. Some love the brash, youthfulness of it whilst others find it too spirit-driven.
Here’s my thoughts on it…
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/spri...
Here’s my thoughts on it…
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/spri...
The Sherry Oak Finish from Laphroaig has been out a few years now. Oloroso meets medicinal peat, but is it a blissful marriage or a fight for who gets centre stage?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/laph...
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/laph...
Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak Finish - 48%
Laphroaig 10 Sherry Oak Finish review and tasting notes
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November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Sherry Oak Finish from Laphroaig has been out a few years now. Oloroso meets medicinal peat, but is it a blissful marriage or a fight for who gets centre stage?
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/laph...
whiskyodyssey.blogspot.com/2025/11/laph...
November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM