The peated Port Charlotte whisky (from Bruichladdich distillery) is a fan favorite, very much liked just like the ultra-peated Octomores. I’ve had my share of previous official Port Charlotte limited editions and of course many independent bottlings (which I must add that many of them are excellent) But I was looking forward this kind of release, a core line-up release.

This Port Charlotte 10 Year Old was released last maj and is the first on-going and permanent release of age-statement carrying Port Charlotte bottling and while I’m late in reviewing it, it kinda beat the alternative which is finishing the...

Deanston 15 YO Organic Whisky, 46.3 %

Today I am taking a closer look at whisky from Deanston Distillery . We have not really seen that many products from this Highland distillery before. Deanston started off as a Cotton Mill in 1785, and was converted into a distillery in 1966.

The Deanston 15 YO Organic Whisky is certified organic by the Organic Food Federation. Here are the official details from the distillery:

To achieve certified organic status we have to start in the field with organic barley, from approved local farmers. We then insist that the full production process, from...

Deanston 12 YO, 46.3 %

I continue testing core range whiskies from Deanston Distillery in the Highland region. Subject to testing this time is the Deanston 12 YO. In previous incarnations this has been bottled at 40 % ABV, but since a few years back it is bottled at 46.3 % like the rest of their core range.

I have no information on the type of casks used, so I will assume it is a mix of 1st and refill casks, both sherry and bourbon.

The Deanston 12 YO is available to buy in Norway at NOK 504 ( 10733101...

Bowmore Tempest 10 YO - Batch V, 55.9%

I have no idea why Bowmore Tempest 10 YO - Batch V is released in Norway this week. It was originally released by the distillery in 2015/2016. The newest of this previously annual release, the batch VI, was released in 2016. Strange, but who cares. majbe someone (tm) found a forgotten pallet somewhere.

The Bowmore Tempest 10 YO - Batch V has been matured in 1st fill bourbon casks. It is termed “small batch”, but I believe the batch size is around 20 000 bottles.

See previous reviews of batch 1...

Blairmhor 8 YO Blended Malt, 43 %

The Blairmhor 8 YO Blended Malt will get a wider distribution in Norway starting mars 1.

This blended malt is made up from about 20 different single malts, predominantly from the Speyside and Highland regions. 

You can buy the Blairmhor 8 YO Blended Malt in Norway at NOK 400 ( 2664601 ).

Nose : Mild and shy on the nose. I find it to be softly herbal, with hints of heather honey and oak. With time I pick up more fruitiness in the form of ripe red apples.

Taste : Medium body and...

Her følger en kort redegjørelse fra Vinmonopolet om ny rutine ved nyhetslanseringer. Dette vil forhåpentligvis løse problemet vi ofte har sett med at fine whiskyfolk har opplevd å bestille en whisky som tilsynelatende har vært tilgjengelig, og så noen timer (eller dager) senere få beskjed om at varen likevel var utsolgt.

Her er meldingen:

Ny rutine ved nyhetslansering 1. mars

Vi har i lang tid vært nødt til å sende utsolgtmeldinger til kunder flere dager etter nyhetslanseringer, og nå endrer vi på rutinene for å sikre bedre kundemøter ved bestilling av nyheter:

Fra og med marslanseringen vil ikke Kundesenteret registrere...

Naked Grouse Blended Malt, NAS, 40 %

This is rather unusual. A relatively new whisky (Naked Grouse was first launched in 2011) is relaunched as a different type of whisky. Naked Grouse was previously a blended Scotch whisky, but is now changed into a blended malt. The grain component is removed, and I would assume the composition of single malts is also adjusted. The Naked Grouse Blended Malt was released around one year ago.

Amongst the main components of the Naked Grouse Blended Malt we find Glenturret, Macallan and Highland Park. The age is not given, but we do know...