Barry Bradford
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Aberfeldy Distillery Visit
Every year we organise a group trip to the University of Edinburgh Outdoors Centre at Firbush Point on Loch Tay. Here we generally engage in various activities including hill-walking, canoeing, mountain biking, etc. A couple of years ago a couple… Continue reading
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Springbank 15 Years Old
Springbank 15 Years Old (46%, OB, 2013) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, RRP £47.50 for 70cl Score 90/100 What they say: Like a storm gathering of the Kintyre coast, dark and ominous, yet tastes so good. The richness… Continue reading
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Auchentoshan Classic
Auchentoshan Classic Whisky review NAS, 40% ABV, RRP £20-25 for 70cl Score 58/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, SINGLE MALT, renowned for its soft delicate flavour. A fruity lowland malt, produced in Scotland since 1823,… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Organic 2003
Bruichladdich Organic Mid Coul, Coulmore, Mains of Tullibardine Farms (46%, OB, 2011) NAS, 46% ABV, RRP £35 for 70cl Score 73/100 What they say: Following on from our landmark Organic 2003 vintage, this release is a multi-vintage vatting in which… Continue reading
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Westering Home [or if you can’t get to Islay – let the birds bring Islay to you]
Westering home and a song in the air Light in the eye and its good by to care Laughter o love and a welcoming there Isle of my heart my own land Tell me a tale of the Orient gay… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Port Wood Edition
On the face of this one I would strongly recommend a port finish Laphroaig could easily make its way into their standard range even at a tamer non cask strength, however I wouldn’t want to take anything away from the… Continue reading
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Dailuaine 16 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Dailuaine 16 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2011) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Dailuaine Distillery Bottling: Diageo; Flora and Fauna range ABV: 43% ABV Cost £43.99 What they say: This 16 year old is the… Continue reading
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Deciphering the undecipherable – what am I drinking – part 1?
Whisky or Whiskey comes in many varieties and types – hooray! you may think, after that it all gets a little confusing. There are two main processes in determining exactly what it is you are drinking, the first is to scour… Continue reading
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Tullibardine Sherry Finish
Tullibardine Sherry Finish (40%, OB, 2010) 40% ABV, RRP £35 for 70cl Score 73/100 What they say: The Tullibardine spirit was re-casked into an Oloroso sherry cask for around 18 months. Tasting Note: On the nose hints of toffee and… Continue reading
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The Hive 12 Years Old
The Hive 12 Years Old Category: Scotch blended malt whisky Origin: ? Bottler: Wemyss Malts ABV: 40% ABV Cost: £42.34 buy from Master of Malt What they say: Wemyss’ blended malt range, which also includes Spice King and Peat Chimney,… Continue reading
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