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Whisky Reviews
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Tullibardine 21 Years Old 1993 Small Batch
Tullibardine 21 Years Old 1993 Cadenhead Small Batch (46.9%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Casks, 492 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46.9% ABV, £66.95 for 70cl available from Score: 85/100 What they say: It’s been some time since we had a… Continue reading
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White Heather 8 Years Old
White Heather 8 Years Old Blended Scotch whisky 40% ABV, £25 for 75cl Score: 77/100 What they say: Blended Scotch mostly sold in France at various age statements (8, 15, years old)m these days bottles mostly only show up at… Continue reading
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The Antiquary 21 Years Old
The Antiquary 21 Years Old Scotch Whisky (1980’s bottling) Blended scotch whisky 43% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score: 73/100 What they say: This is a 21 year old expression from The Antiquary, described by critics as complex and elegant. The… Continue reading
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Akashi Blended Whisky
White Oak Akashi (40%, OB, 2014) Blended Japanese whisky 40% ABV, £33.69 for 50cl at Master of Malt Score: 82/100 What they say: White Oak Akashi or ‘White Oak land whiskey testimony’ (Blended)’ is produced by the Eigashima Shuzo Spirits… Continue reading
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Togouchi 8 Years Old
Togouchi 8 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) ‘Japanese’ Blended Whisky 40% ABV, £42.50 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Togouchi blended whisky is produced by the Chogokujozo company in Japan. The Chogokojozo company was started in 1918 as makers… Continue reading
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Galleg Whisky De Bretagne
Galleg Whisky De Bretagne ~ 42% (Distillerie Warenghem) Blended Breton whisky 42% ABV, €18.50 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Laissez-vous tenter par cet assemblage original : 50% de Whisky de malt et 50% de Whisky de grain !… Continue reading
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SMWS 52.20 All day American breakfast in the garden
Pulteney 13 Years Old 2001 52.20 All day American breakfast in the garden (64.7%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 207 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 64.7% ABV, £47.10 Score: 83/100 What they say: Cask No. 52.20 Available to buy… Continue reading
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SMWS 41.60 Fun to chase
Dailuaine 25 Years Old 1988 41.60 Fun to chase (49.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 275 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 49.6% ABV, £98 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 41.60 With its combination of exotic fruits (dragon-fruit,… Continue reading
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Caol Ila 27 Years Old 1983 The Vintage Collection
Caol Ila 27 Years Old 1983 Cask 1118 (46%, Carn Mor, HH #1118, 1077 Bottles, 2010) Islay single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £19.50 for 20cl Score: 92/100 What they say: The Carn Mor Vintage Collection is a truly unique… Continue reading
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Deanston Festival 2014 Edition
Deanston 12 Years Old Marsala Cask Finish Festival 2014 (57.2%, OB, 140 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 57.2% ABV, £90 for 70cl available from Deanston Distillery Score: 85/100 What they say: Distilled in 2002 at Deanston distillery and… Continue reading
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