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Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2014
Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2014 Edition ~ 46% (Kilchoman Distillery) 46% ABV, £59.40 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: The Loch Gorm was filled into fresh Oloroso sherry butts in 2009 and bottled in spring 2014, this full ex-sherry cask maturation… Continue reading
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Kilchoman 2007 Vintage
Kilchoman 2007 Vintage ~ 46% (Kilchoman Distillery) 46% ABV, £51.60 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: The 2007 Vintage is the latest release in the Vintages range. We have previously released the 2006 Vintage which was a vatting of… Continue reading
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Kilchoman 100% Islay 3rd Edition
Kilchoman 100% Islay 3rd Edition ~ 50% (Kilchoman Distillery) 50% ABV, £59.95 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: We are very excited to announce the upcoming release of our 100% Islay 3rd Edition. This is the latest edition of… Continue reading
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Water Of Life Society Tasting 14/2 – Types of Whisky / More than Malt (15/09/2014)
Water Of Life Society Tasting 14/2 Types of Whisky / More than Malt (15/09/2014) The focus of our second tasting was an exploration through the different types of whisky produced in Scotland. Famous for its single malt whisky, Scotland produces… Continue reading
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Glendronach 23 Years Old 1990 Authentic Collection
Glendronach 23 Years Old 1990 Authentic Collection (53.9%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 162 Bottles, 2013) 53.9% ABV, ~£80 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Single malt whisky from the Highlands of Scotland (Labelled as Speyside on the bottle). Distilled at… Continue reading
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Spirit of Freedom 30 Years Old
Spirit of Freedom 30 Years Old Blended Whisky ~ 46% (Springbank) 46% ABV, £75 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: 30 year old blended Scotch whisky, crafted by Springbank’s owners, J & A Mitchell. This fantastic expression was produced… Continue reading
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North British 17 Years Old 1997 Single Grain Collection
North British 17 Years Old 1997 Single Grain Collection 43% (Signatory) 43% ABV, £28 for 70cl Score: 72/100 What they say: Distilled in 1997 at Lothian Distillers Edinburgh-based North British Distillery and bottled 2014 by Signatory Vintage as part of… Continue reading
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The Glenlivet XXV
The Glenlivet XXV (43%, OB, 2014) 43% ABV, £190 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: Character: The intense and opulent one Colour: Rich amber with ripe gold hues Nose: Dark chocolate with scents of dried sultanas Palate: Silky, sweet… Continue reading
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Balblair 23 Years Old 1990 Small Batch
Balblair 23 Years Old 1990 Small Batch (51.7%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Barrels, 318 Bottles, 2013) 51.7% ABV, £76.60 Score: 88/100 What they say: The swing tags say bourbon barrels but after checking just one more time i am now assured that… Continue reading
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Asyla
Asyla (40%, Compass Box, 2014) 40% ABV, £36 for 70cl Score: 79/100 What they say: A blend of soft, fruity malt whiskies on a bed of rich, sweet grain whiskies. All whiskies aged in first-fill American oak casks to yield… Continue reading
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