All Ratings

Here's the complete alphabetical list off all the malts I've 'seriously' tasted and rated since the spring of 1996. Seriously means that I've nosed and tasted the malt thoroughly on at least five different occasions. The ratings in this list are on a 1 - 100 scale; click here for the same list, rated from best to worst or click here for a brief explanation of my personal rating system.
(Well... at least an attempt to rationalize it.)

All Single Malt Ratings
- Last reviewed January 1, 2002 -

If you want to know more about the experiences behind the cold, hard numbers, check out my Little Black Book.

Every malt that scores 80 or more is O.K. in my book. Most of them are part of my "steady stock" of bottles that get replaced as soon as they're empty. Perhaps you have tasted the same malts and think I'm INSANE! If you feel my favorites are only fit to clean toilets, please don't hesitate to let me know my judgment stinks.

Check out my
'Liquid Log'
for the latest
experiences in
my search for the
Perfect Single Malt.

You may wonder why there are so few really old malts in the list.
Well, stop wondering.
Older malts are usually rather pricy, and although some of them are very good, I still haven't found one to top the Lagavulin 16. A Macallan or Glenmorangie 25 cost about Euro 200,- here in Holland; a liter of Lagavulin or Talisker only a little under Euro 40,-.
Now you do the math...
On the 'Value' page you'll find a list of most whiskies I've tasted so far, sorted by value for money.

Best-to-Worst

Matrix

The System

A s I've stressed before, these ratings are just my own personal ratings.
In the E-Reports section you will find the opinions of a few others malt madmen.

That's it for now .....
On the "Collection" page you'll find more info on the malts that are awaiting my judgement.

Click HERE for a printable version of this list. Please note that the printable list is not updated as often as the 'live' list.

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I can't emphasize enough that these ratings just reflect my personal opinions and feelings. After all, taste and smell are our most 'emotional' senses. Check out 'The Matrix' for other people's ratings.

You may have noticed that most single malt whiskies rate somewhere between 60 and 90 points. Sometimes people ask me why I don't use the 'entire scale' when I'm rating single malts. The answer is that my 1-100 rating scale encompasses all alcoholic drinks; blended whiskies and vatted malts but cognac, wine and port as well. See my 'other whiskies' page for details.

200
Malts

*A -----------------*	Alc.% Cont. Bottl.
70 Aberfeldy 9 yrs. 1991 (2000) 77 Aberlour 10 yrs. 88 Aberlour A'bunadh (2000) 70 Allt-A-Bhainne 12 yrs. (1995) 73 An Cnoc 12 yrs. 80 Ardbeg 8 yrs. 1991 (1999) 88 Ardbeg 10 yrs. 92 Ardbeg 17 yrs. 87 Ardbeg 1974 (1995) 78 Ardmore 1981 (1995) 61 Arran ? (Matured in Sherry Casks) 68 Auchentoshan 10 yrs. 71 Aultmore 11 yrs. 1985 (1997)	43.0 0.70 Ultm 40.0 0.70 Dist 59.6 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.75 JMcA 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV 46.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 G&M 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV
*B ----------------------*
76 Balblair 16 yrs. 81 Balvenie 10 yrs. 85 Balvenie 12 yrs. Doublewood 84 Balvenie 15 yrs. Single Barrel 87 Balvenie 21 yrs. Port Wood 67 Ben Nevis 8 yrs. 1990 (1999) 78 Ben Nevis 10 yrs. 71 Benriach 10 yrs. 83 Benrinnes 15 yrs. 75 Benromach 12 yrs. 82 Bladnoch 16 yrs. 1980 (1997) 79 Blair Athol 12 yrs. 72 Bowmore 6 yrs. 1989 (1996) 76 Bowmore 'Legend' 76 Bowmore 'Surf' 80 Bowmore 12 yrs. 65 Bowmore Darkest 81 Bowmore Cask Strength 79 Braes of Glenlivet 15 yrs. 75 Bruichladdich 10 yrs. (<2001) 78 Bruichladdich 15 yrs. (<2001) 81 Bunnahabhain 12 yrs.	40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 50.4 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV 46.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 F&F 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 F&F 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 56.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Krsch 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist
*C ----------------------*
85 Caol Ila 1989 (1999) 78 Caol Ila 11 yrs. 1984 (1995) 82 Caol Ila 1981 (1995) 83 Caol Ila 20 yrs. 1974 (1995) 89 Caol Ila 21 yrs. 1975 (1997) 84 Caol Ila 26 yrs. 1974 (2001) 75 Caperdonich 1980 (1998) 72 Cardhu 12 yrs. 56 Clontarf ? (Ireland) 78 Clynelish 8 yrs. 1990 (1998) 64 Coleburn 14 yrs. 1983 (1997) 78 Connemara ? (Ireland) 80 Convalmore 15 yrs. 1983 81 Cragganmore 12 yrs. 65 Craigellachie 1983 (1994)	43.0 0.70 MklC 43.0 0.70 Ultm 40.0 0.70 CCh 55.7 0.70 SigV 61.3 0.70 UDRM 50.0 0.70 OMC 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 SigV 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 ChC 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 VCh
*D/E -------------------*
80 Dailuaine 16 yrs. 72 Dailuaine 1971 (1992) 79 Dallas Dhu 10 yrs. 80 Dalmore 12 yrs. 72 Dalwhinnie 15 yrs. 74 Dalwhinnie 1981 DE Double M. 57 Deanston 12 yrs. 40 Drumguish 3 yrs. 76 Dufftown 10 yrs. 73 Dufftown 12 yrs. 1987 77 Dufftown 15 yrs. 70 Edradour 10 yrs. (<2001)	43.0 0.70 F&F 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 G&M 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 ChC 43.0 0.70 F&F 40.0 0.70 Dist
*G ----------------------*
74 Glenallachie 11 yrs. 1985 (1997) 62 Glenburgie 8 yrs. 71 Glencadam 1987 (1997) 63 Glen Deveron 12 yrs. 71 Glendronach 9 yrs. 1987 (1997) 80 Glendronach 12 yrs. 'Trad.' 86 Glendronach 15 yrs. Sherry 74 Glendullan 8 yrs. 70 Glen Elgin ? 58 Glenesk 1984 (1997) 77 Glenfarclas Heritage 74 Glenfarclas 8 yrs. 79 Glenfarclas 10 yrs. 80 Glenfarclas 12 yrs. 83 Glenfarclas 21 yrs. 81 Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength 60 Glenfiddich ? Special Old Res. 62 Glenfiddich 12 yrs. Special Res. 71 Glenfiddich 15 yrs. Sol. Res. 72 Glen Garioch ? 77 Glen Garioch 15 yrs. 72 Glengoyne 10 yrs. 73 Glengoyne 12 yrs. 65 Glen Grant ? 70 Glen Grant 10 yrs. 74 Glen Keith 1983 66 Glenkinchie 10 yrs. 73 Glenkinchie 1986 DE Double Mat. 79 Glenkinchie 21 yrs. 1978 (1999) 76 The Glenlivet 12 yrs. 79 The Glenlivet 18 yrs. 83 The Glenlivet 21 yrs. 67 Glenlochy 1977 (1994) 68 Glenlossie 10 yrs. 1989 (2000) 71 Glen Mhor 20 yrs. 1977 (1998) 81 Glenmorangie 10 yrs. 81 Glenmorangie Cellar 13 83 Glenmorangie Madeira Finish 85 Glenmorangie Port Finish 73 Glenmorangie Sherry Finish 82 Glenmorangie 18 yrs. (Ceramic) 75 Glen Moray 12 yrs. 'Classic' 72 Glen Moray 12 yrs. 'Chenin Blanc' 77 Glen Ord 12 yrs. 79 Glenrothes 8 yrs. 79 Glenrothes 1985 (1997) 84 Glen Scotia 14 yrs. 61 Glen Spey 21 yrs. 76 Glentauchers 1979 (1998) 59 Glentromie 12 yrs. 69 Glenturret 12 yrs. 75 Glenturret 19 yrs. 1978 (1998) 63 Glenugie 16 yrs. 1980 (1997)	43.0 0.70 SigV 40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.75 Dist 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 60.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 60.8 0.70 SigV 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 CCh 43.0 0.70 Gibb 43.0 0.70 SigV 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 G&M 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 55.4 0.75 JMcA 40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 SigV
*H/I/K -----------------*
75 Highland Park 6 yrs. 1988 (1995) 81 Highland Park 12 yrs. 1988 (2001) 85 Highland Park 12 yrs. 87 Highland Park 18 yrs. 66 Hillside 25 yrs. 1971 (1997) 75 Imperial 1979 76 Inchgower 12 yrs. 73 Inchgower 19 yrs. 1977 (1997) 66 Inchmurrin 10 yrs. 74 Inverleven 1984 64 Inverleven 21 yrs. 1966 (1988) 59 Isle of Jura 10 yrs. 57 Kinclaith 20 yrs. 78 Knockando 1982 (1996) 72 Knockdhu 12 yrs.	43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 62.0 0.70 UDRM 40.0 0.70 G&M 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 G&M 46.0 0.75 Cad 43.0 0.70 Dist 46.0 0.75 Cad 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist
*L -----------------------*
88 Lagavulin 14 yrs. 1984 (1999) 95 Lagavulin 16 yrs. 90 Lagavulin 1979 DE Double Mat. 70 Lammerlaw 10 yrs. (New Zealand) 86 Laphroaig 10 yrs. 91 Laphroaig 10 yrs. Cask Strength 88 Laphroaig 15 yrs. 89 'Laudable' 15 yrs. 1985 (2000) 70 Ledaig ? (2000 - Sherry finish) 79 Ledaig 20 yrs. 78 Linkwood 11 yrs. 1989 (2000) 81 Linkwood 12 yrs. 1984 (1996) 82 Linkwood 15 yrs. 65 Littlemill 8 yrs. 11 Loch Dhu 10 yrs. 51 Loch Lomond 'Pure Malt' ? 68 Lochside 10 yrs. 73 Locke's ? (Ireland) 69 Longmorn 8 yrs. 1989 (1997) 80 Longmorn Glenlivet 12 yrs. 82 Longmorn 15 yrs. 84 Longmorn Glenlivet 1963 (1996)	46.0 0.70 MmcD 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 57.3 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 50.0 0.70 OMC 42.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 43.0 0.70 SigV 40.0 0.35 G&M 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 40.0 0.70 G&M 45.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 G&M
*M/N/O/P ----------------*
71 Macallan Speymalt 1990 82 Macallan 10 yrs. 89 Macallan 10 yrs. 100 Proof 86 Macallan 12 yrs. 89 Macallan 18 yrs. 1982 90 Macallan 18 yrs. 1976 (1995) 77 Mannochmore 22 yrs. 1974 74 Millburn 1971 (1993) 74 Miltonduff 12 yrs. 77 Mortlach 1984 (1995) 82 Mortlach 1969 (1996) 60 North Port-Brechin 1981 (1998) 77 Oban 14 yrs. 79 Oban 1984 DE Double Mat. 77 Old Fettercairn 10 yrs. 79 Old Pulteney 12 yrs. 44 Old Rhosdhu 5 yrs. 73 Pittyvaich 18 yrs. 1976 (1995) 84 Port Ellen 18 yrs. 1981 (2000) 83 Port Ellen 23 yrs. 1975 (1999)	40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 Dist 57.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 60.1 0.70 UDRM 40.0 0.70 CCh 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 0.70 CCh 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SigV 43.0 0.70 Gibb 43.0 0.70 SigV
*R/S -------------------*
73 Rosebank 8 yrs. 1983 74 Rosebank 11 yrs. 1989 (2001) 78 Royal Brackla 20 yrs. 1978 74 Royal Lochnagar 12 yrs. 93 St. Magdalene 19 yrs. 1979 (1998) 73 Scapa 8 yrs. 1989 (1997) 78 Scapa 1985 (1995) 75 Scapa 12 yrs. 80 Singleton of Auchroisk 1981 69 Speyburn 10 yrs. 75 Springbank CV 78 Springbank 14 yrs. 1979 (1994) 87 Springbank 21 yrs. (2000) 74 Strathisla 12 yrs. 67 Strathmill 10 yrs.	43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 59.8 0.70 UDRM 40.0 0.70 Dist 63.8 0.70 UDRM 43.0 0.70 Ultm 40.0 0.70 G&M 40.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 46.0 0.70 Dist 46.0 0.70 Dist 46.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 SWlf
*T ----------------------*
91 Talisker 10 yrs. (<2001) 72 Tamdhu ? 74 Tamdhu 12 yrs. 1984 (1996) 71 Tamnavulin 10 yrs. 66 Tamnavulin 12 yrs 70 Teaninich 1982 (1998) 55 Tobermory ? 75 Tomatin 10 yrs. 73 Tomintoul 10 yrs. 76 Tomintoul 12 yrs. 67 Tormore 12 yrs. 61 Tullibardine 10 yrs. 75 Tyrconnell ? (Ireland)	45.8 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 0.70 Ultm 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 CCh 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 43.0 1.00 Dist 43.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist 40.0 0.70 Dist

If you're really into single malts, you could also check out the complete malt ratings by Michael Jackson, sorted geographically. This list of over 300 single malts might come in handy when you're searching for new discoveries in the land of malts. Please note that this is a HUGE list, so loading might take a while...

The list shows my rating first, followed by the name of the distillery, the age and/or version, the alcohol percentage, the size of the bottle and finally the bottler. The options are:
CCh = Connoisseurs Choice
Cad = Cadenhead
ChC = Chieftain's Choice
Dist = ODB / Distillery bottling
F&F = Flora & Fauna series
G&M = Gordon & MacPhail
Gibb = McGibbon's Provenance
JMcA = James McArthur
Krsch = Kirsch Import
MmcD = Murray McDavid
MklC = Mackillop's Choice
OMC = D. Laing Old Malt Cask
SigV = Signatory Vintage
SWlf = Scottish Wildlife series
UDRM = UD Rare Malts series
Ultm = Ultimate (Van Wees)
VCh = Vintage Choice

Bottlings that are no longer widely available are printed in hardly visible brown.
'?' Indicates a bottling that has no age statement.

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