Macallan 12 Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Macallan 12 Review

Distillery: The Macallan Distillers LTD Region: Easter Elchies, Craigellachie, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No Macallan 12 MSRP Price: $99 Macallan 12 Year Tasting Notes Appearance: Amber Nose: Rich sherry notes, dark fruits, black cherry, plum, raisin, vanilla, toasted oak, malt, light smoke Palate: Sweet sherry notes, raisin, plum, Read more…

Lagavulin 12 Year Review - The Ink of Legends - 2023 Special Release - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Lagavulin 12 Year Review – The Ink of Legends (2023 Special Release)

Company: Diageo Distillery: Lagavulin Distillery Region: Lagavulin, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Scotland Aging: 12 Years ABV: 56.4% ABV Proof: 112.8 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt finished in Don Julio Añejo Tequila Casks Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $150 Lagavulin 12 Year – The Ink of Legends Tasting Notes Appearance: Straw/Hay Nose: Lots of Peat, smoke, rich fruits, raisin, Read more…

Glenlivet Fusion Cask Review - Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Glenlivet Fusion Cask Review – Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection

Distillery: Glenlivet Region: Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Matured in American and European Oak Casks – Finished in Recrafted First Fill Rum and Bourbon Casks ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Price: $99 Glenlivet Fusion Cask Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Sweet honey, light caramel, sugar cane, light oak, light fruits, apricot, raisin, vanilla, Read more…

Ardbeg BIZARREBQ Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Ardbeg BIZARREBQ Review

Distillery: Ardbeg Distillery Region: Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement but finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks and Ardbeg’s Unique BBQ Casks ABV: 50.9% ABV Proof: 101.8 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Islay Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $85 Ardbeg BizarreBQ Tasting Notes Appearance: Amber Nose: Smooth and rich peat, smoke, meaty, smoked meats, peppery beef jerky, Read more…

Glengarry Highland Blended Scotch Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Glengarry Highland Blended Scotch Review

Company: Loch Lomond Group Distillery: Loch Lomond Distillery Region: Alexandria, Scotland Aging: 6 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $20 Glengarry Highland Blended Scotch Tasting Notes Appearance: Light Golden Honey Nose: Sweet honey, candied fruits, apricot, apple, citrus, banana, brown sugar, vanilla, light smoke, subtle hints of peat Palate: Sweet Read more…

Glengarry Scotch Review - Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Glengarry Scotch Review – Highland Single Malt

Company: Loch Lomond Group Distillery: Loch Lomond Distillery Region: Alexandria, Scotland Aging: 12 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $36 Glengarry Single Malt Scotch Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Rich caramel, honey, dark fruits, raisin, black cherry, candied apricot, crisp green apple, vanilla, toasted oak, nutmeg, light peat Read more…

Balvenie Peat Week Review - Aged 14 Years 2003 Vintage - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Balvenie Peat Week Review – Aged 14 Years

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 14 Years in American Oak ABV: 48.3% ABV Proof: 96.6 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $100 Balvenie Peat Week Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Smooth peat, malty smokiness, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, heavy clove, mint, light fruits, apricot, apple, raisin, spice Read more…

Balvenie 21 Single Barrel Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Balvenie 21 Single Barrel Review

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 21 Years American Ex-Bourbon Oak Casks ABV: 47.8% ABV Proof: 95.6 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $350 Balvenie 21 Single Barrel Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Sweet caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, raisin, light fruits, apricot, crisp apple, cinnamon spice notes Palate: Rich Read more…

Balvenie 21 Portwood Review - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Balvenie 21 Portwood Review

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: 21 Years and finished in Port Casks ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $320 Balvenie 21 Portwood Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Golden Honey Nose: Honey, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, almond, raisin, candied apricot, leather, and hints of cinnamon Read more…

Balvenie Creation of a Classic Review - The Original Cask Finish - Secret Whiskey Society - Featured

Balvenie – The Creation of a Classic Review

Company: Balvenie Distillery Company Distillery: Balvenie Distillery Region: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $100 History of Balvenie and the Original Cask Finish David Stewart, malt master for Balvenie, started working for Balvenie in September 1962. He started working on a Read more…