Barry Bradford
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan
This is certainly an experience, and can be a little hard work to drink as it has so many complex and strong elements. Overall it is a meaty, savoury dram with pepper spice. It has a certain quality like a… Continue reading
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Glengoyne Distillery visit
On the 14th September 2013 we se off for the Taste of Scotland Food and Drink Festival at Loch Lomond Shores near Balloch. On the way we dropped in at Glengoyne to sample some of their finest and have a… Continue reading
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Oban 14 Years Old
Oban 14 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score 68/100 What they say: Part of Diageo’s ‘Classic Malts Range’ launched in 1988. The 14 years old is the basic expression out of the Oban distillery established… Continue reading
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Water of Life Society Tasting Event #5 Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Water of Life Society Tasting Event #5 (or WOLS#5 for short) was presented by the Scotch Malt whisky Society (SMWS) representatives Jillian Scott from SMWS The Vaults, Leith and Ryan Mcafferty from SMWS 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh. Providing us with a… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 21 Years Old 1991 Strawberry Ganache (Wemyss Malts)
For the experience this was well worth the price. Sadly my budget doesn’t stretch to a full bottle and these are likely no longer available to buy. I would definitely try more of the Glen Scotia range and they have… Continue reading
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Milroy’s of Soho Tweet Tasting 2
30th October 2013 saw the 2nd Tweet Tasting event for Milroy’s of Soho, London’s largest Independent wine merchant and specialist whisky retailers. Facilitated, organised, promoted and hosted by Steve Rush at The Whisky Wire, we were sent 6 generous samples of whisky… Continue reading
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BenRiach 12 Years Old Arumaticus Fumosus
Despite its limited release, I would definitely buy this if I can get my hands on a bottle. Due to the masking or minimal peat influence on the palate in this dram this is the perfect whisky for introducing peat… Continue reading
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Tullibardine Sauternes Finish
Tullibardine Sauternes Finish (40%, OB, 2010) 46% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score 78/100 What they say: Sauternes is only made when the conditions in Bordeaux are perfect*; the wine is deliciously sweet and incredibly sort [sic: sought; If you are… Continue reading
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Laphroaig An Cuan Mor
The subtlety and smoothness of the finish, the complexity of this in the mouth and the fire with which it starts combine to make this a pretty spectacular dram. I haven’t tasted a Laphroaig that packs in so much, yet… Continue reading
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Mortlach 15 Years Old Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 15 Years Old Distillery labels Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Mortlach Distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail, Distillery Labels ABV: 40% Cost: £40 What they say Colour Dark Golden. Style Sweet and sherried. Cask Type Refill Sherry casks.… Continue reading
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