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  • Rebel 100 Bourbon

    Accomplished and unchallenging, smooth and creamy throughout and a nice addition of chocolate makes this one a real nice sipper. 83/100 Continue reading

  • Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

    Lighter than I had hoped on the nose and palate but very pleasant, comes into it’s own later with some deeper and darker wood-derived flavours. 82/100 Continue reading

  • Johnnie Walker Gold Label

    Everything in moderation here, lots of sweet honey and caramel delivered beautifully. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Glenkinchie 9 Years Old 2009 Distillery Exclusive

    Dry and woody sweetness, primarily cask-derived initially then some interesting and green tropical fruit notes from Glenkinchie’s spirit. Fascinating to try something cask strength from here. 86/100 Continue reading

  • Glenkinchie Tattoo Edition

    Fuller and more flavoured than the standard 12 year old and the addition of some extra fruity notes adds substance where often I find it to be lacking or a bit thin at least. Perhaps the delivery at 46% ABV… Continue reading

  • Glenkinchie 12 Years Old

    True to the cereal, fruit and floral nature, everything in moderation and pleasant. 83/100 Continue reading

    Glenkinchie 12 Years Old
  • Glenallachie 14 Years Old Oloroso UK Exclusive

    An absolute and utter Sherry Bomb! A mixture of Christmas cake, espresso coffee and nutty chocolate served to perfection. With an evocative nose of Christmases past and full-on sherry drenched palate, even better despite being perfectly drinkable as presented it… Continue reading

  • Glenallachie 13 Years Old Rioja

    Similar influences to the Super-Tuscan Grattamacco 11yo but very different bias and intensities generated something a whole lot more integrated and delicious. In particular the roasted nut and chocolate are very welcome additions to my palate which really appreciated the… Continue reading

  • Glenallachie 11 Years Old Grattamacco

    A fruity and zesty expression with plenty of spice, long lasting and takes water well which really softened the palate here and improved things slightly for me. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Kavalan ex-Bourbon Oak

    Very polished and smooth, Highland toffee, buttery caramel and creamy vanilla, some fruit and woody notes make this one a very easy drinker. 85/100 Continue reading