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Paul John Edited
Paul John Edited whisky review: Tried previously but I hadn’t managed to write up notes. I do remember being taken aback by how ‘peaty’ this one seemed but I recognize this now as that herby/heathery and mentholic peat which I… Continue reading
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Paul John Classic Select Cask
Paul John Classic Select Cask whisky review: A definite improvement over the already impressive Brilliance. Select cask brings a lot more flavours to the palate which are delivered beautifully and very drinkable at 55.2% ABV, a little water softens it… Continue reading
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Paul John Brilliance
Paul John Brilliance revisit: Still very delicious and drinkable, perhaps it was the heat we were sampling this at but it reminded me more of a mixture of bourbon and single malt scotch whisky. It has the cereal depth but… Continue reading
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Rock Oyster Cask Strength Batch 2
Rock Oyster Cask Strength Batch 2 whisky review: A powerful addition or alternative to the standard Rock Oyster blend well worth a try. 85/100 Continue reading
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Rock Oyster 18 Years Old
Rock Oyster 18 Years Old whisky review: At the time of tasting I found it hard to separate this in preference from the power of the standard blend. With time, both maturation and time in the glass and on the… Continue reading
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Rock Oyster
Rock Oyster whisky review: On revisit I’m still very impressed with this Island blend from Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts range of blended malt whisky. If anything this sample seemed a little smoother and more tame with a twist of… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira Cask
Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira Cask whisky review: A long sweet twist on your standard Laphroaig, the Madeira cask finish certainly isn’t dominant but the sweetness pervades both the smoke and spice. Undulates across the palate as flavours fight for dominance but… Continue reading
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Whisky Blog Rankings August 2018
The Whiskyphiles monthly update on whisky blogs popularity ranked by alexa traffic estimates Continue reading
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Balcones Texas single malt “1” Classic Edition
A delicious and flavour-full single malt expression from Balcones that combines the complexity of single malt whisky with the power of bourbon-style maturation. Rated by many as one of the best ‘standard’ expressions from Balcones distillery, I find it hard… Continue reading
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Smooth Ambler Contradiction
Smooth Ambler Contradiction whiskey review: An interesting concept and combination. I guess Bourbon and blending (scotch whisky style) come together here and create something greater than the sum of its parts, as all great blends should. There is a lightness… Continue reading
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