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Whisky Reviews

  • Springbank 12 Years Old

    This is a touch more closed initially than the 10yo but full of similar notes. Interestingly this batch (Batch 21, May 2021, 55.4%) has been constructed from 50:50 bourbon:sherry casks whereas previous editions have been reported at 35:65. There is… Continue reading

  • Springbank 10 Years Old

    Yum, a super expression with salt, smoke, sherry and barley malt influences throughout. A complex classic Campbeltown. 86/100 Continue reading

  • Dalmore The Quartet

    Another complex and cask driven creation but building on Dalmores solid foundations, my favourite of the tasting. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Dalmore The Trio

    Smooth and easy-sipping, this feels a little more integrated than the ‘Reserves’ caramel, vanilla and honey predominate here to assist with this easy-feeling before fruit and spice announce the cask influences. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve

    Quite drying and spiced with a rich fruit backing and some malty spirit backbone too. Busy cask influences but generates a wonderful complexity and structure. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Dalmore Port Wood Reserve

    The Dalmore port wood reserve strikes a great balance between port cask influence and ex-bourbon oak matured Dalmore spirit. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Rebel 100 Bourbon

    Accomplished and unchallenging, smooth and creamy throughout and a nice addition of chocolate makes this one a real nice sipper. 83/100 Continue reading

  • Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

    Lighter than I had hoped on the nose and palate but very pleasant, comes into it’s own later with some deeper and darker wood-derived flavours. 82/100 Continue reading

  • Johnnie Walker Gold Label

    Everything in moderation here, lots of sweet honey and caramel delivered beautifully. 84/100 Continue reading

  • Glenkinchie 9 Years Old 2009 Distillery Exclusive

    Dry and woody sweetness, primarily cask-derived initially then some interesting and green tropical fruit notes from Glenkinchie’s spirit. Fascinating to try something cask strength from here. 86/100 Continue reading