The nights have grown longer, the air has grown colder, and autumn is unmistakably upon us. With the season’s backdrop… Read more Ardbeg Wee Beastie
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Whiskies: News & Reviews
Tomintoul Vertical Tasting
What’s that saying- that good things go hand in hand? Well, fortunately, to coincide with the Glencadam whiskies (and subsequent… Read more Tomintoul Vertical Tasting
Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 2
In 2017 Edrington Group decided to completely reimagine the Highland Park brand, with Orkney’s Viking Heritage taking centre stage. Having tried a sample, we at The Water of Life found that the Cask Strength Release No. 2 was as divisive as the distillery’s Viking branding.
Heaven’s Door Redbreast Cask Finish
Connor McGregor and Mariah Carey are just a handful of people aimlessly and incessantly endorsing Irish whiskey and Irish cream,… Read more Heaven’s Door Redbreast Cask Finish
Judging A Whisky By Its Cover – Scapa Skiren
Normally, I’m not the member of The Water Of Life that starts each article with a confession. Those of you… Read more Judging A Whisky By Its Cover – Scapa Skiren
Irishman 17
The Irishman 17 I feel like I always start these reviews with a confession- anyway, I have never tried any… Read more Irishman 17
Vertical Tasting – Glencadam Aged 10, 15 & 21 Years
Few phrases will get a whisky enthusiast’s pulse racing quicker than “vertical tasting”. With all other ingredients – grain, water,… Read more Vertical Tasting – Glencadam Aged 10, 15 & 21 Years
Redbreast 10
I buy Redbreast because, as the old Redbreast advert describes, “You could not wish for a stauncher truer friend. Always… Read more Redbreast 10
Gateway Whisky: AnCnoc 12
I like whiskies with big hits of sherry. I love a spice bomb. I enjoy being slapped in the face… Read more Gateway Whisky: AnCnoc 12
Redbreast PX Vs Dunville’s 12-year-old PX
What a time to be an Irish Whiskey fan! Two icons of the industry, Redbreast and Dunville’s, are making some… Read more Redbreast PX Vs Dunville’s 12-year-old PX
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