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Château du Breuil Fine Calvados
Delicious fresh and sweet fruit, full of honeyed apples. Direct and not too complex as expected of its youth but beautifully drinkable. A little touch of fermentation flavours too makes this a great introductory Calvados. 82/100 Continue reading
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Coquerel Marquis de la Pomme 30 Years Old
A beautifully pleasing expression, much more subtle than the 20 year old. Redolent with caramelised apples, giving it an almost a dessert-like quality. The woody influence was well integrated and sugary. Delicious! 89/100 Continue reading
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Coquerel Marquis de la Pomme 20 Years Old
Domaine du Coquerel Calvados Marquis de la Pomme 20 ans Review: Rancio indeed! Slightly challenging with almost floral jasmine, sandalwood and eucalyptus. Rather than being balanced in totality this expression seemed to burst with fruit initially then switch to rather… Continue reading
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Hamard 2008 Vintage
Calvados Hamard Vieille Reserve Lot 2008 Review: Remarkably drinkable this has a very sweet and light nature to it backed with just a touch of woody oak sugars and spices 84/100 Continue reading
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Coquerel XO Calvados
Calvados Coquerel XO Review: A wonderful well-rounded example that displays a perfect balance between the fruity apple and tannic oak wood influences, the age displays throughout with hints of pure or essential oils like orange and eucalyptus, delivered quite crystalline… Continue reading
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Lemorton 1980 Vintage
Lemorton 1980 Millésimé Vieux Calvados Domfrontais Review: Perfection! The most complete Calvados I have sampled, beautifully balanced between fruit and oak. It is almost impossible to believe that after 36 years in oak this expression is redolent with the aroma… Continue reading
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The Kracken Black Spiced Rum
The Kracken Black Spiced Rum Category: Carribean Black Spiced Rum ABV: 40% Cost: £25.63 What they say: As it is told, The Kraken Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices. Named for the sea beast… Continue reading
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Ardshiel Hotel Restaurant and Whisky Bar Campbeltown
Ardshiel Hotel Restaurant and Whisky Bar Campbeltown What I say: An absolute must-visit for anyone spending any time visiting Campbeltown! The Ardshiel Hotel is the Whisky Bar to dram in during your stay. If anything finding time not dramming at… Continue reading
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Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder Edinburgh
Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder Edinburgh What I say: Firstly apologies for this long overdue review of Usquabae Whisky Bar & Larder! Having attended the official launch event on 4th June 2015 and several visits since, including the University of… Continue reading
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Lemorton 25 Years Old
Lemorton 25 Ans Grande Reserve Vieux Calvados Domfrontais Review: Aged to perfection, their are hints of juicy pear fruits still here but with a mass of drying, deeply woody and herbal oak, tannins and clove all weaved seamlessly together. 91/100 Continue reading
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