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Bunnahabhain 36 Years Old 1978 Mission Gold
Bunnahabhain 36 Years Old 1978 Mission Gold Limited Release (50.4%, Murray McDavid, Bourbon Barrel + Willi Opiz Dessert Wine Cask #1, 269 Bottles, 2015) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bunnahabhain Distillery Bottling: Murray McDavid – Mission Gold ABV:… Continue reading
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SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries
Glenlivet 10 Years Old 2003 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries (60.2%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 208 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £48.40 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 2.90 The nose told us that scythes had… Continue reading
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Port Charlotte PC12 OILEANACH FURACHAIL
Port Charlotte PC12 OILEANACH FURACHAIL (58.7%, OB, 2015) Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt 58.7% ABV, ~£110 for 70cl Score: 88/100 What they say: In the Port Charlotte PC range we celebrate change. Our very first release, PC5, eight short years… Continue reading
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The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade
The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade (40%, OB, 2015) Single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Our signature single malt, smooth rich and perfectly balanced with notes of brown sugar, toasted nuts and… Continue reading
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SMWS 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens
Glenfarclas 12 Years Old 2002 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens (57%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 235 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £46.10 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 1.186 A mellow nose with… Continue reading
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Water Of Life Society Tasting 14/10 Awards Tasting! 4/12/2014
Water Of Life Society Tasting 14/10 Awards Tasting! 4/12/2014 Sadly I was unable to attend the Water of Life Society Awards tasting at the end of 2014 due to work commitments! I have been reliably informed however that a grand… Continue reading
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Water Of Life Society 14/9 Royal Mile Whiskies Tasting! 20/11/2014
Water Of Life Society 14/9 Royal Mile Whiskies Tasting! 20/11/2014 This week at the Water of Life Society tasting we were treated to a preview of some of the upcoming sale items at Royal Mile Whiskies. Hosted by RMW staff… Continue reading
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The Ileach Peated Islay Malt
The Ileach Peated Islay Malt ~ 40% (Highland and Islands Whisky Company) Single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £27.50 Score: 81/100 What they say: The Ileach Peated Islay Malt is from an undisclosed distillery and bottled by the Highland and… Continue reading
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Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection
Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection (54.5%, Signatory, Sherry Butt #6074, 569 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 54.5% ABV, £89.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled: 17/09/1990 Bottled: 17/02/2014 Age: 23 years Cask Type: Sherry Butt Cask… Continue reading
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Ben Nevis 22 Years Old 1992 Small Batch
Ben Nevis 22 Years Old 1992 Small Batch (53.5%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 444 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 53.5% ABV, £77.60 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: This is a bit of gem for those of us who… Continue reading
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