
Whisky Whiskey is a video podcast about my exploration of Whisky in all of its forms.
Having just reviewed the 10 Year, I tackle the Cask Strength 12 Year offering from Springbank and also discuss the unusual three-still system they use at Springbank and how it differs for their Longrow and Hazelburn offerings. There’s no denying that this particular offering, was not what I expected…in a good way…
With John Chidgey.
Having previously reviewed the Penderyn Celt and also tried the Myth at a Whisky Club night in mid-2025, I was thrilled that a sample of this was in the tasting set I got from the sister and her family as a Christmas Present! I’d heard good things about this one, and it’s quite different to the Bushmills 21 Year Madeira Finish I’d tried in the past.
With John Chidgey.
The first ever Distillery purchased by John Walker & Sons was Cardhu, though originally written Cardow. I’d always wanted to try a single malt release of this stuff, and thankfully my oldest sister and her family had given me a sample box as a Christmas present with this in it for me to try. I look at the history of Cardhu, starting with the original owner being busted multiple times for illegal Whisky distillation…as well as review their 18 year offering. It’s not what I expected…
With John Chidgey.
Upon receiving a Christmas gift of six Whisky samples to review on the show, I was delighted when I found this one in the pack… I’d heard a lot about BenRiach and it’s connection with Billy Walker, of more recent GlenAllachie fame. For the first BenRiach I’ve reviewed…this one is a cracker!
With John Chidgey.
The final of the Alchemical Series is the Fire, so named in part due to its colour and also in part due to its being finished in an ex-Islay Peated Cask. Being a growing fan of strongly Peated Whiskies at the moment, how does a Peaty-Amber-Lane Whisky taste? Finally I wrap up my thoughts on the Alchemical Series and rank them.
With John Chidgey.
The Earth offering is matured in ex-Apera and finished in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks and the result is, well, an Earthy, Rich Sherry bomb. Just my kinda dram but how does it stack up against the others in the series…then again, how does it stand up against some of my favourite Sherry Bomb Scotch Whiskies? I have to admit, this one, blew, me, away…
With John Chidgey.