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.
Category: Single Malt
Ki One – South Korean Single Malt Review – Eagle, Tiger and Unicorn
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.
Hellyers Road American Oak 22 Year Old vs 12 Year Old
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.
Morris Family Durif Single Barrel
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.
Hellyers Road Peated 21 Year Old
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.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Islands?
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.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Islay
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.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Campbeltown
Explore Campbeltown, once hailed as the “Whisky Capital of the World.” Discover its rise and fall, its three surviving distilleries, and the bold drams that keep its spirit alive today.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Speyside
Explore Speyside, the heart of Scotch Whisky. Discover how its fertile lands, pure water, and long history of innovation created a distinctive fruit-forward style, and the distilleries bringing it to life today.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Highlands
Explore the Highlands, Scotland’s largest whisky region. Discover its sub-regions, rich history, and the diverse flavour profiles that range from light and floral to bold and peated.