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Bowmore 31 Years Old Timeless Series
A delicious fruity old bourbon matured Bowmore, smoke is almost non-existant here which is a little reminiscent of old-style peat-smoked (non Islay) whisky. My favourite of the tasting. 94/100 Continue reading
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Pacory 20 Years Old
Pacory Calvados Domfrontais 20 ans Review: Super-smooth, fruit juice then wood carried on oils, full of herbal tannins and utterly delicious – this reminded me of eating apple sauce before a mouthful of sage-wrapped roast pork – that brilliant combination… Continue reading
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Coquerel Marquis de la Pomme 1972 Vintage
Compared to the 1971 vintage, the extra few years of maturation and wood maturation differences have produced a much sweeter vintage, a little more estery and ripe fruit and a little less wood elements produce for me a Calvados that… Continue reading
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Ben Nevis 17 Years Old 1996 Fidra
Ben Nevis 17 Years Old 1996 Fidra (55.5%, Lockett Bros, Oloroso Butt & PX Cask Finish, 120 Bottles, 2014) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Ben Nevis Distillery Bottling: Morrison & Mackay for Lockett Bros ABV: 55.5% Cost: £65 What they… Continue reading
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Mortlach 25 Years Old 1989 Exclusive
Mortlach 25 Years Old 1989 Exclusive (50%, Gordon & MacPhail, Refill Sherry HH #4302, 282 Bottles, 2014) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Mortlach Distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail; Exclusive from Mortlach Distillery ABV: 50% Cost: £130 from Gordon… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 31 Years Old 1974 Single Cask 4989
Wow! An awesome single cask example revealing how massive bourbon ageing can really temper the Ardbeg peat levels down to almost indistinguishable amounts. This one tasted like it should have stuck to the sides of the glass like treacle! This… Continue reading
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Balvenie 15 Years Old Craftsmens Reserve 1
The Balvenie 15 Years Old Craftsmens Reserve 1 59.4% ABV, £65 315 Bottles Score: 94/100 What they say: This was the first whisky in a planned reserve range from The Balvenie celebrating the various distillery crafts. Produced from two refill… Continue reading
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