Reviewed between to Casks

Joylon and Angus are two of our most senior staff with a wealth of knowledge in all things whisky. They are the dynamic duo of Milroys, giving their success to communication,  being the first people they speak to in the morning and the last at night. They are partners in life and partners in whisky. Here are their reviews on this weeks £100 combination.

Joylon on Hakushu Distillers Reserve : The first time I tried this was with Angus at a Monday night tasting. We were debating whether Japanese whisky was as good, if not better than its Scottish counterpart. Completely forgetting our conclusion, but not the whisky, the Hakushu DR is gentle with hints of smoke, green apples and white flowers. On its own or with soda, recommended as you like it.

Angus on The Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old : A classic single malt. Conjuring the rugged Islay coastline on the nose, with hints of Parkin cake and rum soaked raisins. The palate unleashes that iconic sea salt, interlaced with those dried fruit, nutmeg and clove sherry cask notes. Can the finish of this malt end? Although a regular fixture on our shelves Jolyon and I first drank this together after a handsome meal of white cabbage and brown shrimp, followed by rarebit and then a plate of gorgeous madeleines. What dram could do the meal justice? Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old, the digestif of our times.

ORDER NOW