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Available for birthdays, weddings and bar mitzvahs…
After blogging about whisky for nearly 4 years and 2 children later (I honestly don’t think there is a conclusive causative link there!) I was delighted this year when the press trip invites started – just as I was least prepared… Continue reading
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Miltonduff 10 Years Old Distillery Labels
A pleasant expression which even at 40% ABV reveals different facets with or without a drop of water added. Personally I feel it’s strength lies in the relaxed & softened baked fruit and honey character, so preferred this one after… Continue reading
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Irish Single Malt #1 24 Years Old Batch 1
A delicious single malt Irish whiskey expression with a distinct grapefruit and gooseberry fruit characteristic and syrupy and mouth coating texture which displays these to the utmost on the palate. Definitely one I could enjoy drinking time and time again!… Continue reading
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The Quiet Man 8 Year Old Oloroso Cask
Actually quite light-bodied with an airiness and sweetness very reminiscent of marshmallow, plenty of red berry fruits and some dried fruits and touches of tannins too, this has gained all the right elements from its finshing time in Oloroso casks… Continue reading
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Aberfeldy 18 Years Old
Creamy with a good hint of citrus, still in that very relaxed/subtle Aberfeldy style, I think I was looking for more depth and something more to ruminate over in this dram which didn’t quite appear. 84/100 Continue reading
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Back to Basics for 2018
Regular readers are probably aware that each year I set myself some sort of Whisky Review Challenge. This year I have decided to go back to basics and attempt to sample the standard and preferably age-stated official bottling (or independent… Continue reading
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The Whiskyphiles Best of… 2017
Apologies for the unimaginative title. I decided to take a blogcation during the festive period for many reasons, not least to spend more time with family and less time sitting at my computer. This gave me a little more time… Continue reading
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Talisker 1989 Distillers Edition
Full of jammy fruits, rich malt, brine and smoke, a perfect Talisker smothered in jam. 86/100 Continue reading
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Drouin 15 Years Old 1990 (Alchemist)
Alchemist 15 Year Old Calvados Pays d’Auge Review: Not too fruity, this expression leans heavily towards the maturation flavours of tannic and woody spices, I’m still slightly bemused by the almost wood smoke aroma on the nose and a very… Continue reading
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Glendronach Peated Port Wood
Peaty whisky is often best young when it still has some liveliness and vigour, the peat and port influences appear to have been brought into balance and no more. Fans of sweet & peat, like other port matured peaty expressions,… Continue reading
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