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Ichiro’s Malt & Grain
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain (46%, OB, 2015) Japanese blended whisky Chichibu distillery 46% ABV, £60.95 for 70cl available from The Whisky Exchange Score: 85/100 What they say: A blend from the king of independent Japanese distillers, Ichiro Akuto. In addition… Continue reading
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Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/6 For Peat’s Sake Tasting! 19/02/2015
Water Of Life Society Tasting 15/6 For Peat’s Sake Tasting! 19/02/2015 For those who love those smokey aromas and fiery drams, your time has come! This week’s tasting will be an exploration of peaty whiskies in all their glory. For… Continue reading
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SMWS G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness
North British 23 Years Old 1990 G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness (60.3%, SMWS Refill Bourbon HH, 163 Bottles, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky buy from SMWS 60.3% ABV Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. G1.12 The nose seemed delicate, yet also… Continue reading
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SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven
Port Charlotte 12 Years Old 2002 127.42 Peat freak heaven (63%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 127 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 63% ABV, £61.30 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask 127.42 Colour: Dull amber Flavour: Heavily Peated The… Continue reading
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Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection
Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection St Joseph Wood Finish ~ 45% (Gordon & MacPhail) Island single malt scotch whisky 45% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 92/100 What they say: Colour: Dark Amber. WITHOUT WATER: Nose: Sweet wine influences… Continue reading
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Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch (57.1%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 864 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £47.95 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Distilled at Bowmore distillery in 2002 and matured for… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 10 Years Old
Classic and well-loved single malt from Ardbeg – and for good reason. Many baulk at the price-tag for this entry-level 10 year old expression, but on tasting few go back and feel they’ve been overcharged. Subtly constructed and quite complex.… Continue reading
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SMWS 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances
Glen Elgin 28 Years Old 1985 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances (44.5%, SMWS, Refill HH, 186 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.5% ABV, £91.90 Score: 92/100 What they say: Cask No. 85.26 Fragrantly perfumed, but with deeper… Continue reading
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SMWS 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink
Inchmurrin 14 Years Old 2000 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink (58.3%, SMWS, Refill Barrel, 204 Bottles, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 58.3% ABV, £53 buy from SMWS Score: 90/100 What they say: Cask No. 112.9 The nose had a bit… Continue reading
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SMWS 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Glen Ord 13 Years Old 2001 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy (59.3%, SMWS, Refill HH, 267 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 59.3% ABV, £46 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask 77.36 Colour: Fading dusk Flavour: Spicy & sweet… Continue reading
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