1x193 - whisky review 154 - Dalwhinnie 15yo

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1x194 - whisky review 155 1_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits. (with Makers Mark)

... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' First of two Vlogs introducing the series.

1x195 - whisky review 155 2_3 - John & ralfy Introduce American Spirits (with Makers Mark).

... a discussion about American Spirits with John Lamond, Whisky expert and 'Master of Malt' Second of two Vlogs introducing the series.

1x196 - whisky review 155 3_3 - Recommended American Bourbons, Ryes and Whiskies

... a selected number of U.S. Spirits representing a readily available range at affordable prices.

1x197 - whisky review 156 - Elijah Craig 12yo Bourbon

... classic quality, bass-line Bourbon ....

1x198 - whisky review 157 - Western Gold Bourbon

... very much at the 'economy' end of the market, but a very impressive Spirit considering the price. There are many Spirits out there like this with the big Producers looking to give options to their 'Branded' bottles like Jim Beam and Chivas in order to maintain a bigger share of the total market.

1x199 - whisky review 158 - Knob Creek 9yo Bourbon @ 50%vol

...Named after Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home in Kentucky, this is supposed to represent old-school, pre-prohibition Bourbon, .... but it seems like a very modern version to me.

1x200 - whisky review 159 - Jack Daniels Old No: 7 & Gentleman Jack

Old No: 7 is very young stuff suitable for ice and/or mixing with soda or coke ! For sipping, Gentleman Jack is a far better option expressing the JD style better and with more complexity.

1x201 - whisky review 160 - McAfee's Benchmark Bourbon

... another very competent Bourbon which delivers more flavour-rewards than many of it's better known rivals.

1x202 - whisky review 161 - Buffalo Trace

... an 'improved' and substantial Bourbon of good quality.

1x203 - whisky review 162 - George Dickel No: 12

Tennessee's other big Whisky, (this time spelt Whisky not Whiskey) which holds a special place in the hearts of American Spirit drinkers. It's good, but could be better as I tasted a bottle a few years back and it was exceptional then.

1x204 - whisky review 163 - Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

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1x205 - whisky review 164 - Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof

... Rye Whisky is a rediscovered genre of Spirits currently undergoing a renaissance of quality and availability.

1x206 - whisky review 165 - Sazerac 18yo Rye (bottled Fall 2009)

... old Rye Whiskies are increasingly in demand and expensive.

1x207 - Sunny D and Rum (how to make it)) - whisky review 166

... as a tribute to a YouTube viral Vlog, I am using my experience as an Internet Whisky Commentator to advise on getting the most from your Sunny D and Rum, ...

1x208 - whisky review 169 - Caol Ila cask strength (61.6%)

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1x209 - whisky review 170 1_3 - Daftmill Distillery

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

1x210 - whisky review 170 2_3 - Daftmill Distillery

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

1x211 - whisky review 170 3_3 - Daftmill Distillery

... a quided Tour of Daftmill Distillery Fife, with Francis the Whisky-maker. Arguably, one of the most charming Distilleries in Scotland.

1x212 - whisky review 171 - J&B 15yo Reserve

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1x213 - whisky review 172 - Recommended Older Blended Whiskies

... three 'older' Blended Whiskies which deliver a smell and flavour as good as many Single Malts.

1x214 - whisky review 173 - Ballantines 17yo Blended Scotch

... a well constructed Blended Scotch with a good reputation, the 'grain' content is fairly neutral in such a way as to mobilise the variety of 'malt' whiskies involved into a virtual taste-trip around the Whisky Regions of Scotland. .... lovely.

1x215 - whisky review 174 - Campbeltown Loch 21yo Blended Scotch

... the House-Blend of Springbank, at 21 years is a minor Classic Blended Scotch.

1x216 - whisky review 175 - The Whisky of 2010.

... a wee malt-message and Happy New Year to you all.

1x217 - whisky review 176 - Introducing Springbank Malt Whiskies

... Introduction to Springbank Distillery Malts with some advice on a throat infection remedy and opinions on craft-presented whiskies.

1x218 - whisky review 177 1_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 1)

... first Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x219 - whisky review 177 2_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 2)

... second Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x220 - whisky review 177 3_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 3)

... third Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x221 - whisky review 177 4_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 4)

... fourth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x222 - whisky review 177 5_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 5)

... fifth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x223 - whisky review 177 6_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 6)

... sixth Vlog of seven providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x224 - whisky review 177 7_7 - Springbank Distillery with Peter (part 7)

... seventh and final Vlog of a seven part series providing a unique insight into Scotlands most Craft-comprahensive Distillery.

1x225 - whisky review 178 - Springbank 10yo

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1x226 - whisky review 179 - Longrow 10yo

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1x227 - whisky review 180 - Hazelburn 12 yo

... it's triple distilled and completely unpeated Springbank and it's called Hazelburn ! ... excellent.

1x228 - whisky review 181 - sulphur

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1x229 - whisky review 182 - Mortlach 12yo OldMaltCask

... an indi-bottling of good standard and bottled at 57.2%, non-chill and no artificial colour. Am sure the oak Butt is an American Oak variety. ...

1x230 - whisky review 183 - Caol Ila 30yo Mackillops Choice

... a decent old Scotch form an Independent Bottler at an affordable price, and for sharing with malt-friends.

1x231 - whisky review 184 1_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)

... 'Initial Impression' tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on first contact.

1x232 - whisky review 184 2_2 - Aberfeldy 1989_2007 Gordon&Macphail (C.C.)

... concluding Impression, blending and tasting of a Connisseurs Choice label 1989 (approx 18yo) 43%vol: Aberfeldy single malt which delivers below the line to a certain extent on first contact but is improved by the bottle 'relaxing' and subtle blending intervention .

1x233 - whisky review 185 - Glasgow's Innaugral Festival Bottling

....a good example of a decent bottling by a whisky-related event sourced from an Independent Bottler.

1x234 - whisky review 186 1_2 - more recommended rums

.... introducing some more quality rums, ...

1x235 - whisky review 186 2_2 - Rum suggestions from Dave (noisy venue !)

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1x236 - whisky review 187 - Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum

... a good 'benchmark' rum at an affordable price and available too.

1x237 - whisky review 188 - Foursquare Single Cask

... a fairly unique event of Bajan rum matured in ex-whisky cask(s) providing a balanced, complex fruity style of spirit.

1x238 - whisky review 189 - Ron Los Valientes 15yo

.... a fairly unique tasting rum from Mexico full of character and piratical personality.

1x239 - whisky review 190 - Mount Gay Extra Old Rum

... one of the finest rum 'noses' I have ever encountered. A superb value rum from start to finish.

1x240 - whisky review 191 - Elements 8 Spiced Rum

... spiced rum is very popular as a mixer, but genuine quality versions for sipping are few and far between ! ... this one is for sipping and savouring.

1x241 - whisky review 192 - Jameson Whiskey

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1x242 - whisky review 193 - Glenlivet Nadurra 16yo

.... this is the big Producers taking a successful initiative in 'craft' presenting a Malt free of chill-filtration, E150a and dilution.

1x244 - whisky review 195 - GlenDronach 15yo Revival

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1x245 - whisky review 196 - Springbank 12yo single cask for Oddbins 2009

... a retailer-bottling which is a good example of a type of whisky bottling worth looking out for. ... they can be excellent and not too expensive.

1x246 - whisky review 197 - Glengoyne 12 yo

... a competent but still slightly fresh 'sweety' malt of charm and a surpriingly good nose.

1x247 - whisky review 198 - Benriach 21yo Authenticus

... a peated Benriach of some phenolic clout for it's age.

1x248 - whisky review 199 - Isle of Arran 10yo (bottled for lfw.co.uk)

... a rather tasty single cask (fresh bourbon) Arran Malt bottled for eminent whisky purveyors, Loch Fyne Whiskies.

1x249 - whisky review 200 (1_2) - The Anniversary Mystery Malt Review

... here it is malt-mates, 290 uploads lasting 2,400 minutes (40 hours) ...

1x250 - whisky review 200 (2_2) - The Anniversary Glenfarclas Malt Review.

... second part of the anniversary review by ralfy.com to celebrate 200 whisky reviews.

1x251 - whisky review 201 - Glenfarclas 15yo

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1x252 - whisky review 202 - Glenfarclas 10yo

... baby 'farclas ...

1x253 - whisky review 203 - Advice about whisky hip-flasks

.. it's what all whisky-sippers need to know when going into the wider world.

1x254 - whisky review 204 - Advice about whisky decanters

... it's what you need to know malt-mates.

1x255 - whisky review 205 - Special Delivery

... at some point you may buy whisky on-line. Here is how it should arrive at your door ... sealed, strongly containered and well packaged to prevent theft and damage.

1x256 - whisky review 206 - Spirit of Unity

... a very good idea by a group of small, independent distillers.

1x257 - whisky review 207a - Cutty Sark 18yo aboard the 'Antigua'

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1x258 - whisky review 207b - rum-chat with Captain Joe aboard the 'Antigua'

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1x259 - whisky review 208 - Dewars 12 yo with biker-buddy Andy

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1x260 - whisky review 209 (1_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Preparation)

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1x261 - whisky review 209 (2_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Appearance)

.... what does appearance (colour) tell you about a whisky ? ...

1x262 - whisky review 209 (3_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Nosing)

..... sort of complicated, ...

1x263 - whisky review 209 (4_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Tasting)

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1x264 - whisky review 209 (5_7) - Whisky Masterclass (tasting notes)

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1x265 - whisky review 209 (6_7) - Whisky Masterclass (extras)

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1x266 - whisky review 209 (7_7) - Whisky Masterclass (Quiz)

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1x267 - whisky review 210 - Bladnoch 19yo Forum Bottling & whisky opinions

... a decent Independant bottling of Bladnoch by Bladnoch reviewed along with some thoughts on whisky preferences, prejudice and politics. .... all an opinion of course.

1x268 - whisky review 211 - Laphroaig Triple Wood

... smells fine but the flavour falls short. Too 'young' tasting for the price asked.

1x269 - whisky review 212 - Edradour ( Bourbon Cask Vintage 2003 @ 57.4%)

... a fairly unique and very interesting single malt.

1x270 - whisky review 213 - Ben Nevis 10yo

.... this is traditionally a great Malt down on it's luck.

1x271 - whisky review 214 - Ben Nevis 25yo (cask 98_35_12)

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1x272 - whisky review 215 - Caol Ila 12yo (unpeated)

1x273 - whisky review 216 - Glenrothes (Signatory vintage 1994)

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1x274 - whisky review 217 - Glencadam 15yo (46% vol:)

... one of the less famous Single Malts worth looking out for.

1x275 - whisky review 218 - keeping open Whisky bottles fresh

.... how to keep hold of that whisky flavour without it fading over time.

1x276 - whisky review 219 - Whisky Miniatures

.. an easy and affordable way to gain enjoyable malt-experience with your Blended Scotch.

1x277 - whisky review 220 - Nosing kits & how to buy Whisky

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1x278 - whisky review 221 - Grand Macnish blended Scotch

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1x279 - whisky review 222 - Stewart's Cream of the Barley

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1x280 - whisky review 223 - Recommended Cachaca

... The Brazilians love the stuff so it's time for a Scotch sipper to check thing out and share the results.

1x281 - whisky review 224 - Recommended World Whiskies

... a small but varied selection from an increasingly wide variety of good Whisky options from around the World.

1x282 - whisky review 225 - Amrut 'Fusion' Whisky

an iconic single malt from Bangalore India which sets a standard for World whiskies.

1x283 - whisky review 226 - Wasmund's Single Malt Whisky

from the Copper Fox Distillery, Virginia, U.S.A. a bottle of Woodsky called Whisky and an interesting experience.

1x284 - whisky review 227 - Bains Cape Mountain Whisky

an excellent value Grain Whisky from South Africa well worth the investigation. Excellent nose compensates for a shorter finish on the tongue.

1x285 - whisky review 228 - Mackmyra 1st Edition Whisky

1x286 - whisky review 229 - Hibiki 12yo

it's Japanese, blended malt and grain, and it's rather tasty too.

1x287 - whisky review 230 - Nikka Pure Malt (Black)

a malt-blend Japanese whisky which offers some excitement to those who think they know the permutations of whisky.

1x288 - whisky review 231 - Hellyer's Road (peated) Tasmanian Maltralfystuff

... it's a new gen: Aussi Malt and gives a good intro to this style http://www.ralfy.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/ralfystuf...

1x289 - whisky review 232 - Movember (Prostate Cancer Check for men)

prostate cancer awareness malt-mates, time to check yourselves ! http://www.ralfy.

1x290 - whisky review 233 - Maturation Warehouses at Benromach

to coincide with the Benromach bottle auction at scotchwhiskyauctions.

1x291 - whisky review 234 - biker-Andy & ralfy at Glasgow's Whisky Fest 2011

an informal malt-moment at the second Glasgow's Whisky Festival on Saturday the 19th November 2011. http://glasgowswhiskyfestival.

1x292 - whisky review 235 - thegoodspiritco (modern bottle shop)

a trawl around what is a good example of a contemporary bottle shop. www.thegoodspiritsco.

1x293 - whisky review 236 - Blend-your-own Whisky

. . . a new and interesting option for buying whisky where you go to a website and blend to you own taste from the whiskies available.