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Tomatin Cask Strength
Tomatin Cask Strength Whisky Review: Zesty but not overly exuberant or young, this carries water well and retains much of its complexity even when reduced. More wood than spirit characteristics perhaps reflecting the lighter nature of Tomatin. 83/100 Continue reading
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Scotch Boom – Ardnamurchan Distillery
Part 5 of our Scotch Boom series looking at the trend for new Scotch Whisky Distilleries takes a look at Ardnamurchan Distillery. Thanks to their Managing Director Alex Bruce. Continue reading
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Highland Park 13 Years Old 2004 Connoisseurs Choice
Gordon & MacPhail’s Highland Park 2004 Cask Strength Connoisseurs Choice Whisky Review: A flavour-packed expression from Gordon & MacPhail in their new Cask Strength Connoisseurs Choice range. I’d expect nothing less from a Highland Park matured in a first fill… Continue reading
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Scotch Boom – Annandale Distillery
Part 4 of our Scotch Boom series looking at the trend for new Scotch Whisky Distilleries takes a look at Annandale Distillery. Thanks to Annandale distillery owner David Thomson. Continue reading
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BenRiach 12 Years Old Sherry Wood
BenRiach 12 Years Old Sherry Wood Whisky Review: A great noser, this had a little more of a grapefruit and citric acidity on the palate than I expected but some lovely woody notes both tannins and spices that caress the… Continue reading
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Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey Review: Slightly less complex than Bourbon, this wheat based whiskey has a softer, sweet and slightly spiced nature. Quite tasty and nutty with cereal elements add a bakery style / sweetie shop mixture. Very… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A classic expression from Glenfiddich with a huge hit of fruity and fresh pears on the nose that travels throughout this whisky. Expertly constructed using American and Sherry oak casks. I… Continue reading
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SMWS 10.108 Yin and Yang
SMWS 10.108 Yin and Yang Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Definitely young but with some interest, a complexity that seems to be mostly spirit-driven, with lots of shellfish, brine, sweet and smoky influences but also a mineralic character and soapy… Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old 2004 Port Cask
Springbank 12 Years Old 2004 Port Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A rather dirty and burnt, peaty and sweetened port-influenced Springbank. Perfect! 88/100 Continue reading
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