Mike recently talked about the need for something smoky and Scotchy due to the nights closing in and the temperature… Read more Killowen Rum & Raisin Batch 3
Thomond Gate Horizontal Tasting
You should know the Water of Life team now; Mike does the Scotch, Dave does the Irish (and very occasional… Read more Thomond Gate Horizontal Tasting
Ardbeg Wee Beastie
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
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
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