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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
For a standard expression and at this price point I would be more than happy to buy the Glenfiddich 12 year Old – simply what is their not to like about this single malt? However it has a few older… Continue reading
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Highland Park 12 Years Old
Highland Park 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2011) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery ABV: 40% Cost: £27.50 What they say: The expression that started it all for Highland Park. First introduced in 1979, the 12… Continue reading
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Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 06/02/2014 – Committee’s Choice
Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 06/02/2014 Committee’s Choice February already – where is 2014 going. So far it has rained and rained and rained. For those of us not under water, we were treated to the WoLS committee picks… Continue reading
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Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 30/01/2014 – Edinburgh Whisky Blog (EWB) Prohibition Tasting
Water of Life Society (WoLS) meeting 30/01/2014 Edinburgh Whisky Blog (EWB) Prohibition Tasting On Thursday 30th January the hugely anticipated EWB hosted tasting was held celebrating 80 years since the end of prohibition in the U.S. Hosted by Tiger and… Continue reading
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve Unpeated Style (59.6%, OB, Special Releases, 2013) 59.6% ABV, £70 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Caol Ila, an active distillery on the Isle of Islay.… Continue reading
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Littlemill 27 Year Old 1985 Coopers Choice
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1985/2012 (46%, Coopers Choice, Refill HH #110, 250 Bottles) 46% ABV, £85 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: This was distilled at Littlemill in 1985 before a 27 year maturation in a single cask (number… Continue reading
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Glendronach 18 Years Old Allardice
GlenDronach 18 Year Old Allardice (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 46% Cost: £77.40 What they say: The famous GlenDronach 18 year old, now renamed Allardice, is the third… Continue reading
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Glendronach 15 Years Old Revival
GlenDronach 15 Years Old Revival (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 46% Cost: £45 What they say: Renowned amongst many whisky enthusiasts around the world, this remarkable and full… Continue reading
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Glendronach 12 Years Old Original
GlenDronach 12 Year Old Original (43%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 43% Cost: £39.43 What they say: This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12… Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer Islay 12 Years Old
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old (Marks & Spencer) 40% ABV, £29 for 70cl Score: 70/100 What they say: Typical characteristics of peat and smoke dominate with hints if seaweed and pepper which give this 12 year old… Continue reading
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