Welcome to Islay Whisky Reviews. Here you will find whisky reviews, retrospective posts on trips to Islay, information on buying Islay whisky, and general musings on this beautiful island and its storied history from an American admirer.
Recent Posts
Lagavulin Distillers Edition 2022 Review
The Lagavulin Distillers Edition 2022 is a no age statement, peated whisky finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.
Bruichladdich Black Arts 10.1
Aged 29 years in casks only known to the head distiller of Bruichladdich, the Black Arts 10.1 is a bit of mystery. We do our best to decipher this exciting dram.
Kilchoman x Land Rover '639' Review
Buckle up for a review of the Kilchoman x Land Rover '639' small batch release.
Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Casks Review
Laphroaig’s 2021 Cairdeas release is cask strength, introduces Pedro Ximenez sherry sweetness, and has that classic Laphroaig campfire taste. Can all these characteristics work together though?
Old Bruichladdich 15 Year Review
A look back at an old Bruichladdich from before the distillery closed in 1995.
Ardbeg Heavy Vapours Review
The 2023 main release from Ardbeg claims to be a heavy dram, but I found the title doesn’t quite match the whisky.
Bowmore 25 Year Old 1996 - The Distiller's Anthology 01 Review
I went all the way to the Bowmore distillery on Islay to share this distillery exclusive. It’s a pricey bottle, but does it live up to the hype?
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