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Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition
Talisker 2006 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Much more subtle than the “double-matured” I tried previously, and much better integrated. This feels more like the standard 10 year old expression after receiving a soft fruit infusion. 86/100 Continue reading
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Talisker 10 Years Old
Talisker 10 Years Old Whisky Review: Awesome as usual! Full of coastal character, with a rich heather honey sweetness peppered with complimentary spices. 86/100 Continue reading
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Talisker Storm
Talisker Storm Whisky Review: Full of tarry and bitumen-like notes, that smoky char is really evident here. 82/100 Continue reading
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Talisker Skye
Talisker Skye Whisky Review: Much more cereal/barley led than I remember from our last tasting. A sprinkle of salt throughout and some lovely heather honey and yeasty notes shine through that are usually masked a little. This is distinctly Talisker… Continue reading
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Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition
Clynelish 1992 Distillers Edition Whisky Review: Hmm this one felt very much like a work in progress to me, perhaps not overtly influenced by the Oloroso Seco finish or perhaps 16 years of previous maturation required slightly more rather than… Continue reading
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Blair Athol Distillery Only 2019
Blair Athol 2019 Distillery Exclusive (48%, OB, 6000 Bottles, 2019) ABV: 48% Age: NAS Bottling: OB, Diageo Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Cost: £90 Origin: Blair Athol distillery Vintage: Undeclared What they say See press release here: Blair Athol… Continue reading
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Glentauchers 10 Years Old 2009 Single Cask Series (Great Drams)
Glentauchers 10 Years Old 2009 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series Whisky Review: Another very drinkable expression from this Single Cask Series, sweet and full of cereal and fruit flavours, very accomplished for its 10 years in ex-bourbon oak. 84/100 Continue reading
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Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 Single Cask Series (Great Drams)
Benriach 5 Years Old 2013 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series Whisky Review: Quite light and spirity and shows signs of youth particularly in the coppery metallic nature. Not overtly peated – I picked this up blind as a dark/liqourice and… Continue reading
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Girvan 11 Years Old 2007 Single Cask Series (Great Drams)
Girvan 11 Years Old 2007 The GreatDrams Single Cask Series whisky review: Very drinkable, lovely and vanillic on the nose suggesting fresh ex-bourbon cask. A little ethereal in places but with a lovely spirit character and somewhat of a sherbet… Continue reading
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Drouet Reserve de Jean
Drouet Reserve de Jean Cognac Review: Deliciously soft and inviting like spiced gingerbread melting in your mouth. 83/100 Continue reading
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