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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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Apr 26, 2026

Reviews no. 1 & 2: Glencadam 10 / Balblair 12

Best of the old-style highlanders. Welcome to the first review! I set this blog up about six months ago, wishing for a bit more flexibility in what and how I write, beyond what’s appropriate for whiskybase. I won’t go into the (positive) life events that got in the way. We’re here now, so let’s crack… 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.

reviews

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

Reviews no. 1 & 2: Glencadam 10 / Balblair 12