Tasting Notes

Brenne Estate Cask

Brenne Estate Cask

Alan Curran

Introduction Started in 2012 by Allison Parc, along with a French distiller of Cognac, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky is made with malted barley grown in Cognac, double distilled in...

Brenne Estate Cask

Alan Curran

Introduction Started in 2012 by Allison Parc, along with a French distiller of Cognac, Brenne French Single Malt Whisky is made with malted barley grown in Cognac, double distilled in...

Roe and Co Blended Irish Whiskey

Roe and Co Blended Irish Whiskey

Alan Curran

Introduction The booming Irish whiskey scene has enticed Diageo to return to the category, with this Irish blend of malt and grain whiskeys, Roe & Co! Launched in 2017, this...

Roe and Co Blended Irish Whiskey

Alan Curran

Introduction The booming Irish whiskey scene has enticed Diageo to return to the category, with this Irish blend of malt and grain whiskeys, Roe & Co! Launched in 2017, this...

Tamnavulin Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) Cask Finish

Tamnavulin Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) Cask F...

Alan Curran

Introduction I saw this bottle at a local Tesco (UK supermarket) for a very reasonable price of £22 (€26, $30). I couldn’t say no!   An interesting non-age statement Tamnavulin,...

Tamnavulin Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) Cask F...

Alan Curran

Introduction I saw this bottle at a local Tesco (UK supermarket) for a very reasonable price of £22 (€26, $30). I couldn’t say no!   An interesting non-age statement Tamnavulin,...

Sonoma Cherrywood Rye

Sonoma Cherrywood Rye

Alan Curran

Introduction The Sonoma Distilling Co. was founded by Adam Spiegel, who started making his own beer as a hobby, which lead to making wine, which lead to grappa, which lead...

Sonoma Cherrywood Rye

Alan Curran

Introduction The Sonoma Distilling Co. was founded by Adam Spiegel, who started making his own beer as a hobby, which lead to making wine, which lead to grappa, which lead...

The Lakes Distillery - Whiskymaker's Edition: Bal Masque

The Lakes Distillery - Whiskymaker's Edition: B...

Alan Curran

Introduction This is the fourth in the Lakes Distilleries “The Whiskymaker’s Editions” series. Bal Masque, named after the “mystery and seduction of a masquerade ball”, the liquid was matured in...

The Lakes Distillery - Whiskymaker's Edition: B...

Alan Curran

Introduction This is the fourth in the Lakes Distilleries “The Whiskymaker’s Editions” series. Bal Masque, named after the “mystery and seduction of a masquerade ball”, the liquid was matured in...

Jura 18 Year Old

Jura 18 Year Old

Alan Curran

Introduction An iconic drink from Scotland. No, not Jura 18 Year Old… but Irn Bru. That’s what whisky reminded me of as I poured it into my tasting glass. Jura...

Jura 18 Year Old

Alan Curran

Introduction An iconic drink from Scotland. No, not Jura 18 Year Old… but Irn Bru. That’s what whisky reminded me of as I poured it into my tasting glass. Jura...