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  • Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 1995 Milroys

    Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 1995 ~ 46% (Milroy’s of Soho) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £55 for 70cl from Milroy’s of Soho Score: 82/100 What they say: Distilled in 1995 – Bottled 2013 – Region: Speyside –… Continue reading

    Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 1995 Milroys
  • Bulleit Bourbon

    Bulleit Bourbon ~ 40% (Diageo) Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Stitzel-Weller Distillery Bottling: Diageo ABV: 40% ABV Cost: £25 for 70cl available from Master of Malt Score: 81/100 What they say: Bulleit Bourbon is made with small-batch techniques inspired… Continue reading

    Bulleit Bourbon
  • FEW White Whiskey

    FEW White Whiskey (40%, OB, 2014) Category: Unaged American spirit Origin: FEW Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 40% ABV Cost: £32.95 for 70cl Score: 48/100 What they say: http://fewspirits.com/ “Out of darkness, comes white. The golden age of whiskey is still… Continue reading

    FEW White Whiskey
  • Cragganmore 12 Years Old

    Cragganmore 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £33.83 Score: 84/100 What they say: Nestling on the banks of the legendary salmon river, Cragganmore is, for many, the home of the definitive Speyside malt.… Continue reading

    Cragganmore 12 Years Old
  • Cameron Brig

    Cameron Brig (40%, OB, 2015) Single grain scotch whisky 40% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 52/100 What they say: This single grain whisky was distilled at the Cameronbridge distillery in fife. A very light, gentle whisky. Nose: Light, subtle. Honey,… Continue reading

    Cameron Brig
  • W. L. Weller 12 Years Old

    W. L. Weller 12 Years Old ~ 45% (Buffalo Trace) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% ABV, £36.99 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far… Continue reading

    W. L. Weller 12 Years Old
  • Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest

    Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% ABV, Cost: £54.34 What they say: 15 Years Old ‘Darkest’15 Years Old | 43% abv | Rich raisins and gentle smoke lead… Continue reading

    Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest
  • Milroy’s Finest Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

    Milroy’s Finest Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (40%, 2015) Blended malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £19.95 for 70cl available from Milroy’s of Soho Score: 79/100 What they say: A unique expression of selected malts. An elegant, malty blend selected from distinguished… Continue reading

    Milroy’s Finest Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
  • MacNaMara Rum Cask Finish

    MacNaMara Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky (40%, Gaelic Whisky Company, 2015) Blended scotch whisky 40% ABV, £18.15 from The Whisky Exchange Score: 77/100 What they say: A blended whisky from the Gaelic Whisky Company, taking their regular MacNaMara and… Continue reading

    MacNaMara Rum Cask Finish
  • Islay Mist Deluxe

    Islay Mist Deluxe (40%, Macduff International, 2014) Blended scotch whisky 40% ABV, £18.95 for 70cl available from Royal Mile Whiskies Score: 65/100 What they say: We think this is one of the best value whiskies for fans of, Ardbeg, Laphroaig and… Continue reading

    Islay Mist Deluxe