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Aug 26, 2026

Review no. 21: Scapa 19-year-old 2003 (Whisky Exchange)

I’m way late with this one, I suspect everyone who’s in any way interested has already tried it. I don’t have many reference points for Scapa, as independent releases are scarce and the standard line is poor. I do have some bottles from Chivas’ Distillery Reserve range waiting to be opened, and those tend to… Continue reading

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May 20, 2026

Reviews no. 7-10: Kilchoman Feis Ile 2026 Founders Cask Tasting

After last week’s review of the 2021 Kilchoman Feis Ile release, I’ve decided to crack open my samples for the upcoming Founders Cask tasting early. The whiskies are: Kilchoman Cask 2008/93 – Fresh Bourbon Cask, 100% Islay (17-18yo) Kilchoman Cask 2006/16 – Fresh Bourbon Cask (19-20yo) Kilchoman Cask 2009/437 – Refill Oloroso Butt, 100% Islay… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Rich, and I’m a whisky hound, but this is not my portrait.

Pictured* is Bonnie, board advisor and general overseer at the NSW household. She leaves the heavy lifting to me, that is, tasting whiskies by the sea and writing up what I think about them. Bonnie has the keener nose, but she isn’t interested in single malts, although a little bit of warm wort goes down a treat.

*With a little digital help. The real Bonnie is not likely to use a tumbler nor pour one half full; she’s class.

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Review no. 21: Scapa 19-year-old 2003 (Whisky Exchange)

Reviews no. 7-10: Kilchoman Feis Ile 2026 Founders Cask Tasting