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Bowmore 23 (Moon Import) "The Birds" 1964
Another epic journey of learning at The Swan Song (many thanks to Arun!) with an experience of a more elegant style of whisky. The...
Whiskystudent
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Bowmore 19 (Ceramic Decanter) 1955
There are no enough words to allow me to express my gratitude to Arun at The Swan Song for allowing me to purchase a sample of a...
Whiskystudent
Apr 9, 20231 min read


The Malt Affair Vol. 6
Craziness, craziness and more craziness. A long awaited event for The Malt Affair in Singapore which greatly exceed expectation. Starting...
Whiskystudent
Dec 4, 20222 min read


Ardbeg 15 (Sestante) 1973
Sample 12/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Musk, baking soda, lemons, limes, sea spray. chalk Nosing after time: chalky notes...
Whiskystudent
Jun 4, 20221 min read


Old Speyside (Tamdhu) 43 (Eiling Lim) 1973
Sample 11/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Chrysanthemum, flowers, cream, vanilla, wax, honey, papaya, apricots, hint of nuts...
Whiskystudent
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Braes of Glenlivet (Braeval) 15 (Signatory Vintage) 1979
Sample 10/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Sherry notes come forward, spices of nutmeg, cinnamon, damp earth, fruit notes of...
Whiskystudent
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Balvenie 15 (OB) 1977 Single Barrel
Sample 9/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Flower garden bed, earthy, preserved meats, Chinese sausage (lap cheong), oily, lemons...
Whiskystudent
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Bunnahabhain 34 (Eiling Lim) 1980
Sample 8/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Leather, savoury smoke, honeysuckle, violets, slight wax/oil Nosing after time: Sour...
Whiskystudent
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Port Ellen 32 (Malts of Scotland) 1982
Sample 7/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, caramelised bacon, banana Nosing after time:...
Whiskystudent
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Glen Grant 15 (100 Proof) 1980s
Sample 6/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Light smoke, light spices, slight funk, lemon jam Nosing after time: Cream, cinnamon and...
Whiskystudent
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Highland Park 25 (OB)
Sample 5/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Light sweet peat that covers everything, nutmeg, peaches, pears, honey, apricots, slight...
Whiskystudent
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Tobermory 32 (OB) 1972
Sample 4/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Musk on the forefront with berry compote, blackcurrants, wine gums, stem ginger, varnish...
Whiskystudent
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Clynelish 17 (BBR) 1997 for Shinanoya
Sample 3/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Honey, floral, lemon sherbert, custard, violets Nosing after time: Honey lemon boiled...
Whiskystudent
May 31, 20221 min read


Glen Mhor 28 (Rare Malts) 1976
Sample 2/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Butter, beeswax, floral, smoke, honey, maple, hay, almonds, kiwis, lime Nosing after...
Whiskystudent
May 29, 20221 min read


Longrow (Kirsch Import) 1987 Cask 118
Sample 1/12 of the May tasting set Initial Nose: Orange and lemonade, salted butter, damp wool, sweet pine, chalk, mint Nosing after...
Whiskystudent
May 27, 20221 min read


Whisky tasting Set (May 2022)
I am extremely grateful for a whisky teacher Ben Chen to have provided me with an amazing array of sample that I will be reviewing and...
Whiskystudent
May 27, 20221 min read


Bunnahabhain 43 (Liquid Sun) 1968
For today's tasting I must say an extremely big thank you to Lydia. She was the one who introduced me to this amazing distillery (and...
Whiskystudent
May 23, 20222 min read


Glen Ord 31 (Cadenhead) 1983
Today's tasting is from a distillery introduced to me from a great whisky friend Jeffrey. I can remember the first time I tried the 25...
Whiskystudent
May 9, 20222 min read


Glendronach 39 (OB) 1971 Cask 489
Part 3 of 3: The final epic dram for tonight is from my favourite distillery Glendronach. Glendronach 1972 Cask 718 is my favourite...
Whiskystudent
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Imperial 23 (Elixir Distillers) 1995
Part 2 of 3: The second dram of the night at The Auld Alliance is from the sadly closed distillery Imperial selected by Hideo Yamaoka....
Whiskystudent
Apr 16, 20221 min read
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