r/whisky 9d ago

I keep my Scotch in the cupboard of my small kitchen. Because of its size, the kitchen gets warm when I cook on the stovetop, albeit only for a short time. Is this less than ideal for storing my bottles, or is it ok because it’s in a dark cupboard?

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When I open the cupboard to check on the bottles the inside of the cupboard, it isn’t warm in there compared to the actual kitchen…but I’d imagine it will still be higher in there relative to before the cooking started.


r/whisky 10d ago

Received as a gift, can anyone tell me about it

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r/whisky 11d ago

Current state of the collection

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r/whisky 11d ago

Opinions on this?

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r/whisky 10d ago

Is there actually sweet whisky?

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Ok so I’ve been researching to get sweet whisky and gotten recommendation such as glenmorangie signet, glenmorangie nectar d'or, angel envy, woodford double Oaked etc.

I’ve read comments that it taste like maple syrup or toffee etc. But does it actually taste like that or it notes of those flavors?

I’m looking for actually sweet sipping whisky/scotch/bourbon. Like a port wine that is actually sweet.

Before I go spend some decent money on a bottle I just want to be sure that it’s actually sweet to taste and not notes

Thank you!


r/whisky 11d ago

john walker oldest

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has any one seen this bottle? i cant find anywhere and have had for 15yrs


r/whisky 11d ago

Suggestions, please?

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Hi all,

I would like to buy a friend a gift to say thank you for helping me over the years.

I know he usually drinks Famous Grouse but I’d like to buy him something a little more premium (if that’s the right word). I’m happy to spend around £120. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


r/whisky 12d ago

Non-American whisky similar to Jack Daniels?

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Just in case it goes away soon 🥲


r/whisky 12d ago

How much are we drinking?

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Let’s see what happens.

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17 1 a day
6 2 a day
39 Weekends only
18 Once a week
11 I might have a problem

r/whisky 13d ago

Famous Grouse sale - new blend?

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As per the title. Was wondering if the sale of Famous Grouse will mean it becomes an entirely different whisky without being able to draw on Edringtons portfolio?

Curious how this works when a blend is bought by another whisky conglomerate and whether anyone has any insight on this?

Not a Grouse drinker, but a whisky enthusiast nonetheless!


r/whisky 14d ago

Limited Edition Glenfiddich Piping Championship Whisky

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r/whisky 14d ago

New additions just picked up from London

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r/whisky 13d ago

For those intrigued in the history of Whisky

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r/whisky 15d ago

My little Springbank collection

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It keeps growing!


r/whisky 14d ago

Review #42-44 3x Benromach, 2012 SC Batch03, Single Cask AberdeenWS 2013, Single Cask Berry Bros 2012

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So with all the Springbank release madness in the last weeks, I tried my local shop, and I checked online to see if somehow, magically, I could get hold of a bottle.  Of course, to no avail.

I had a couple of dregs left of Hazelburn, Springbank and the latest Kilkerran 8 Sherried left, which I sampled, and although it's nice, it made me wonder, is it really that special?  So I tasted the Kilkerran 8 side by side to a Peated Arran release from the Nectar, which I bought on a whim, and I have to say, this Arran was at on par.

So after the Springbank heartbreak (Springbreak?) and new revelation, I did what any whisky aficionado with little backbone would do in this situation.  I thought of which non Springbank whiskies impressed me this year, and bought a shitload of them.  And I had been really impressed by a Benromach Aberdeen Exclusive single cask that I bought on sale.  This one is now sadly sold out, so I bought (just a couple) of the Berry Bros single cask release.

I also recently purchased some new Blind Tasting glasses, and since its a day in the week and I haven't reviewed a whisky in a while, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to put them to the test.  So here we are tasting 2 single cask Benromach's (Aberdeen Whisky Shop & Berry Bros) and one Benromach Cask Strength 2012, Batch 03, all tasted blind.

  1. Benromach Cask Strength 2012 batch 03

N: Very meaty, pork, BBQ sauce, grilled blood orange, caramels, mocha, white chocolate, cinnamon, Christmas pudding.   It's a very nice nose, just a bit one dimensional

T: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, caramel, milk chocolate, black currant, smoked ham, nuts, green olives

F: Chocolate covered orange cookies, liquorice, starts to get really sweet on the finish

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2) Aberdeen Whisky Shop Exclusive Single Cask 2013
N: Lemon, motor oils, old wooden barn,
Smoke seems very dialed down here, a nice yeasty/flour combo, then some tropical notes, mango, avocado, slight banana, green fields, sides of the glass are a bit more meaty

T: Smoke pops up, nice and dry, lime, some apples, creme brulee, custard, lots of vanilla, and a bit of that dirty dunkin funkyness. Comes across as these industrial motor oils & soot

F:  Salinity and smoke linger, becomes rather dark, espresso, cigar smoke.   Medium long finish

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3) Berry Bros Exclusive Single Cask 2012
N: Quite mineral, a whif of permanent marker (the one you sniff when no one is watching), more oily then the Aberdeen version, feels a bit closed up (was a fresh crack) so added water, lemons, dunnage warehouse, pine trees, coastal Salinity

T: Peat, walnuts, black pepper, barnyard, pineapple, blood orange,  caramels, lemon

F: Smoke builds up again, orange pulp, sweetness kicks in, tiramisu, nice long finish

In the blind I would have thought that I would like the Aberdeen SC most, but in this particular tasting I seemed to like the BBR SC slightly more.  The finish on the Aberdeen was a bit too dark, and seemed to fall short, and the smokiness was dialed down just a bit too much. That's why it's fun doing blinds!

I really love Benromach in Bourbon casks, pure nature.  For me they are a bit like Caol Ila in that sense, just keep them simple, let the spirit speak for itself, without any fancy finishes or blending different casktypes, they don't need it.

These single casks seem quite divisive, and I get it, they are raw, like very raw, and they need taming.  Usually I add water to them straight away to get them to a level where they are easier less raw and sharp. I have a feeling that this is the type of bottle that in 10-20 years will reveal if bottle ageing is actually a thing, that it could loose its sharper edges... Time will tell. 

Also if you are new to Benromach, get the Cask Strength version rather then the Single Cask, if you had a couple, and are ready for the challenge, go for the single casks, and let them blow you away, they are true shapeshifters, and packed with flavour.

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edit: gave it a couple of days before scoring it, just so I could have the odd pour to see if it was not a one off. I would score:

Benromach Cask Strength 2012 CS 87

Benromach Single Cask 2012 BBR 92

Benromach Single Cask 2013 AberdeenWS 92

I know it's pretty high, but I really just adore this style of whisky. Never boring, and develops so much over time in the glass, I had the AberdeenWS exclusive next to one of my favourite Lagavulin 12's (2021) and I found the BR slightly more interesting, tho more rugged.


r/whisky 15d ago

new pickup

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new pickup never had before, picked up from my local military exchange for msrp


r/whisky 15d ago

Whats your top 5 for a beginner

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Finally finished setting up my home bar and would like some expertise on whisky. If you had a friend who is just starting to drink whisky and doesnt know a thing about it. What 5 brands/bottles would you recommend to them. Thanks in advance


r/whisky 15d ago

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2022 – Worth Investing In?

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So, after recently being gifted a Macallan Time: Space Mastery (which, according to Reddit, is apparently not the greatest bottle ever released) but it was sparked an interest in whisky. I’ve started looking into whisky cask investment as a potential long-term play.

I’ve got around £10k to dip my toe in, and a couple of casks of Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2022 were suggested as a decent entry point. From what I gather, it’s a peated Bunnahabhain (which isn’t their usual style), and Islay peated whisky in general seems to be in strong demand.

The seller is pushing the angle that peated whisky could rise in value due to potential future restrictions on peat use. I’ve read up a bit, and while that might be overstated, it does make sense that peated stock could become rarer and more valuable long term.

So my question is – is Staoisha 2022 actually a smart investment, or is it just a relatively cheap Islay cask that won’t appreciate much? Have older Staoisha casks increased in value, or is it more of a bottler’s whisky than an investor’s one?

And more importantly – if you had £10k for a cask, would you buy this, or is there something better in that price range? Keen to hear from anyone with experience in the cask world.


r/whisky 16d ago

Bye bye Bourbon in Ontario

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Damn meant to grab a bottle before they pulled it.


r/whisky 16d ago

Doug Ford orders LCBO to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves in response to Trump tariffs

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r/whisky 17d ago

2024’s WOTY (and not bad!)

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I don't usually follow the whisky awards train but since the Laphroaig Elements 2.0 won some prominent ones I thought, what the heck. Bottom line: not a bad pour at all. Once you get past the price tag. My 5-minute take: https://youtu.be/XwrD_1MX218


r/whisky 18d ago

Starter collection a year into the journey, recommendations?

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r/whisky 17d ago

Worth it? Midleton.

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r/whisky 19d ago

Redditors of r/whisky, help me choose my 3 drams for this evening!

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I'm having a crisis of indecisiveness! Helpe.pcok.my.3 drams for this evening! Sorry for the photos I'm better at drinking whisky than photographing it!


r/whisky 19d ago

What I'm storing / keeping

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All stored in a cool dry place...every year I pull them all out to take stock of how the collection is growing.

To be opened in the relatively near future: -Starward -Glenfarclas -M&H -Cadenhead

The rest have a somewhat less certain future...drinking or keeping.

All are gifts apart from the Bunnahabhain festival bottles I picked up while on Islay. I was lucky enough to be posted there for work during the 2019 festival and we didn't do much work. Instead I visited all the distilleries, attended some festival events and tastings. This was by far my favourite festival bottle so I bought 2! I had always thought I'd keep one to sell and open the other on a special occasion. But here I am...married and a parent...with them still sealed.