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Label 5 Classic Black
Label 5 Classic Black (40%, La Martiniquaise, 2015) Blended scotch whisky 40% ABV, £20 for 70cl or €16.25 per 1L Score: 77/100 What they say: Label 5 Classic Black blended scotch whisky, matured in oak casks, made in Scotland. Nose: Rather… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 23 Years Old
Craigellachie 23 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £330 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 17 Years Old
Craigellachie 17 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £80.95 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great rivers, the Fiddich… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 13 Years Old
Craigellachie 13 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £41.95 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great rivers, the Fiddich… Continue reading
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The Great Age Statement Debate
According to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), whisky made in Scotland must be matured for a minimum of 3 years in Scotland before it can be called Scotch Whisky. Though not wholly relevant to what follows, this requirement has recently… Continue reading
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Benromach 15 Years Old
Benromach 15 Years Old (43%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, £49.95 for 70cl What they say: A notable new addition to the Benromach stable of classic Speyside single malt whiskies has gone on sale. Benromach 15… Continue reading
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Ledaig 18 Years Old
Ledaig 18 Years Old ~ 46.3% (Distell) Island single malt scotch whisky 46.3% ABV, £77.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Ledaig 18YO is described as a “wonderfully smoky” single malt, with sweet and floral aromas combined with the… Continue reading
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Deanston 18 Years Old
Deanston 18 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46.3% ABV, £62.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Deanston 18YO is first aged in hogshead casks before being finished in first fill Kentucky Bourbon barrels at… Continue reading
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Kavalan Concertmaster
Kavalan Concertmaster ~ 40% (King Car Group) Taiwanese single malt whisky 40% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Kavalan Concertmaster Single Malt Whisky Using Portuguese ruby, tawny and vintage Port wine casks as the main flavour, Kavalan… Continue reading
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