Tastings Latest
Bottle price guide:
£11-25 (US$17-40)
£26-70 (US$40-110)
£71-120 (US$110-190)
£121-180 (US$190-280)
£181 plus (US$280 plus)
Taster biographies
Phoebe Calver
As editor of American Whiskey Magazine and deputy editor of Whisky Magazine, Phoebe splits her focus between the US and ‘global’ whisky scenes. She is also co-host of Whisky Live TV and a global whisky taster for this title.
Christopher Coates
A member of the team since 2013 and a keen whisky drinker long before that, Christopher was appointed as editor of Whisky Magazine in 2020. Beyond this, he is a keen photographer and chair of judges for the World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky.
THE PROCESS
• All samples are blind tasted, with ABV, country/region and style the only information disclosed
• Samples are tasted individually over a two-week period
• Tasters work to tasting and scoring guidelines in order to assess samples consistently
• The top-scoring sample is awarded Editor’s Choice
• Samples receiving scores of 16.5+ receive a Recommended award
Caisteal Chamuis
Caisteal Chamuis
MOSSBURN DISTILLERY
ABV: 46.0%
Style: Blended Malt
Country: Scotland
Region: N/A
Price per bottle:
Bottling: Distillery
Availability: Worldwide
Phoebe
Nose: Sweet earthiness, butter cream icing with a hint of creosote. Then come spiced rye toast, sage and nutmeg.
Palate: Dry and spicy peat, with some almond flakes and peach creeping in. A hint of sage, green peppers and white peppery heat.
Finish: Medium to long, with that green stalky note lingering.
Comments: It manages some complexity, while also having some notes that dominate the flavour profile.
7.8
Christopher
Nose: Wood and coal ashes in the hearth. Capsicum and eucalyptus. Some vanilla pod and pear drop. Burnt toast. Quince jelly. With time, ripe strawberry notes.
Palate: Very light. Wood smoke, pear drop, and instant coffee with condensed milk. Some allspice. Meringue with blackberries.
Finish: Long and ashy, with digestive biscuit. Comments: A pleasantly smoky, somewhat old-school blended malt.
7.7
Black Forest Rothaus
Single Malt
KAMMER-KIRSCH GMBH
