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Hopetoun Single Malt Scotch Whisky
‘Hopetoun’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky ~ 40% (Hopetoun) 40% ABV, Score: 80/100 What they say: A whisky with a deep oaky flavour with a smooth aftertaste of caramel and spice. What I say: Bottled for Hopetoun House and sold at… Continue reading
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Glenturret 10 Year Old
Glenturret 10 Year Old (40%, OB, 2014) 40% ABV, £34.99 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: The Glenturret 10 year old single malt whisky, produced at Scotland’s oldest distillery, the Brand home of The Famous Grouse. On the palate,… Continue reading
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Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 7/03/2014 – Taketsuru’s Journey
Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 7/03/2014 Taketsuru’s Journey This weeks WoLS tasting was proudly hosted by our Vice-President Richard and was based around the story of the father of Japanese whisky himself Masataka Taketsuru. Armed only with a Penicuik… Continue reading
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Highland Earl
A decent young blend with heavy grain whisky influence, drinkable on its own but very usable for cocktails and short drinks / with mixers. I can see how this picked up the few awards it has gained. Continue reading
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Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 27/02/2014 – Whisky and Cheese Pairing
Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 27/02/2014 Whisky and Cheese Pairing Cheese week! Specifically Cheese and Whisky and their pairing. This week the committee organised a complimentary tasting session of 5 spectacular drams of whisky paired with 5 individual cheeses.… Continue reading
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Goldlys 12 Year Old PX Cask Finish 1st Release
Review: Goldlys 12 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish [1st Release] ~ 43% (Filiers Distillery) Category: Belgian double still whisky Origin: Filliers Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 43% ABV Cost: £50 for 70cl Score: 78/100 What they say: Double still whisky,… Continue reading
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Goldlys 12 Year Old Cask 2600
Goldlys 12 Year Old [cask 2600] – Distillers Range Category: Belgian double still whisky Origin: Filliers Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 43.7% Cost: £50 for 70cl Score: 79/100 What they say: A limited edition release of Goldlys 12 year old whisky.… Continue reading
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Jolly Toper Tasting 21/02/2014
Jolly Toper Tasting 21/02/2014 Cadenhead’s new cask strength releases Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop – The Royal Mile, Edinburgh On Friday 21st February we attended the Jolly Toper Tasting held at the Kilderkin pub in Edinburgh. The main reasons for selecting this… Continue reading
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Bladnoch Distillery Visit
Bladnoch – Distillery Visit Welcome to Bladnoch! Having already visited Glenkinchie on numerous occasions and Auchentoshan it was only fitting that we complete the Lowland trio with a stop at Bladnoch Distillery. Following a recent trip home to Manchester, England for… Continue reading
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Macallan Gold
The Macallan Gold 1824 Series Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: The Macallan Distillery Bottling: Edrington ABV: 40% Cost: £36.95 What they say: The Macallan Gold – Exclusively matured in sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. The Macallan 1824… Continue reading
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