Kujira Japanese rice whisky offers a taste of Okinawa unlike any other. In this review, I sit down with importer Nikki Knights to explore the 5, 10 and 15 year old expressions – whiskies that show how rice, oak and climate combine to create something uniquely Japanese.
Laizhou Chinese single malt is redefining expectations — explore the distillery’s story and my reviews of three whiskies that showcase its surprising quality and character.
Ki One marks the beginning of South Korea’s single malt journey. Produced at Three Societies Distillery in the Namyangju mountains, these Eagle, Tiger, and Unicorn expressions offer a glimpse into the exciting future of Korean whisky.
After a year and a half of waiting, I finally opened my bottle of E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon—and it was worth every second. From old oak and honey to creamy vanilla and cherry syrup, this Bottled-in-Bond classic delivered a beautifully balanced pour.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond is a classic bourbon that’s earned plenty of praise in the US, but with Aussie prices hitting $180–$220, is it still worth it? I take a closer look at the tasting profile and value of this 100-proof bourbon to see if it lives up to the hype — and the hefty price tag.
Hellyers Road’s oldest whisky to date — the American Oak 22 Year Old, limited to just 80 bottles, and recently claimed a World Whiskies Award. But how does it compare to the more accessible American Oak 12 Year Old? I tasted both side by side to find out.
Discover the Morris Family Durif Single Barrel, a rare Australian single malt aged in a single Durif wine cask from Rutherglen. This rich, decadent whisky captures the region’s bold character with layers of chocolate, biscuit, and dark fruit.
Named Best Australian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2025, the Hellyers Road Peated 21 Year Old is a rare milestone release. This 52.5% cask strength whisky is limited to just 300 bottles. Complex, balanced, and subtly smoky, it showcases the heights Tasmanian whisky can achieve.
Explore Scotland’s unofficial whisky region – the Islands. Discover its diverse styles, rich maritime influence, and the distilleries that give each dram its distinctive character.
Explore Islay, Scotland’s “Whisky Island.” Discover its rugged history, distinctive smoky and briny, smoky flavour profile, that makes this small island one of the most influential whisky regions in the world.
