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Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3
Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3 single grain scotch whisky review: Very sweet and toffee’d with occasional solventy hints, even at 19 years old this carries a little grain whisky harshness around the edges. 82/100 Continue reading
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Secret Distillery #2 15 Years Old
Secret Distillery #2 15 Years Old single malt Scotch whisky review: Initially quite tannic and woody but with a huge body, once it has opened up there is plenty of juicy sweetness tempered by delicate spices. I wouldn’t be surprised… Continue reading
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SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy
SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy whisky review: Quite harsh, over matured, too woody and tannic and far too strong cask influence – the peat is almost non-existant. Once the tannins have beaten your palate the end result is like… Continue reading
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SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea
SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea whisky review: Sweet, fruity and spicy, fizzy and a little waxy, quite an unusual cask this one with plenty of bite. With a mix of salt and sweet this reminded me a lot cookie… Continue reading
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SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams
SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams whisky review: A deliciously smooth and malty dram from Laphroaig with their characteristic medicinal peaty nose and malty body. 87/100 Continue reading
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BenRiach 10 Years Old Triple Distilled
BenRiach 10 Years Old Triple Distilled single malt Scotch whisky review: A fabulous nose, the palate is a lot more subdued with a fantastic texture but a little too sour, under-ripe fruit and peppery spiced oak wood for me however.… Continue reading
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The Colour of Whisky
Whisky Organoleptics 1. The Colour of Whisky The first of our Reference series on sensory evaluation, or the organoleptic properties of whisky, focuses on Appearance and specifically Colour. Continue reading
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Caol Ila 12 Years Old
Caol Ila 12 Years Old Whisky Review: A wonderful expression full of mossy and earthy peat, which not only brings smoke but also accentuates an earthiness on the palate which is really the highlight for me. 84/100 Continue reading
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Top 10 bourbon-matured whiskies highlighting distillery spirit character.
We select our favourite top 10 Bourbon-matured whisky expressions which highlight distillery spirit character and quality. Continue reading
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The Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection
The Singleton of Dufftown Malt Master’s Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A very mealy and really rather good expression from Dufftown, I have to admit to being partial to the 12yo which is an easy drinker for me. Perhaps… Continue reading
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