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Whisky Reviews
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Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition
Beautiful, the Glenfiddich fruity pear character fits like a hand in a glove with this rich christmasy spiced sherry and peat smoke. Some exceptional casks of whisky have been expertly blended in this malt and it is well worthy of… Continue reading
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SMWS 129.3 Unwind and set your watch to Islay Time
Kilchoman 4 Years Old 2008 129.3 Unwind and set your watch to Islay Time (60.2%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 256 Bottles, 2013) Islay single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £75 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 129.3 What… Continue reading
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SMWS 25.65 The whispered kiss
Rosebank 22 Years Old 1991 25.65 The whispered kiss (50%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 220 Bottles, 2014) Lowland single malt scotch whisky 50% ABV, £374.99 Score: 90/100 What they say: Cask No. 25.65 A whispered kiss from a ghost. Delicate… Continue reading
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Glenglassaugh 5 Years Old 2009 Red Oktober
Glenglassaugh 5 Years Old 2009 – Red Oktober Octave Cask #SC115 (48.1%, Port Sgioba, Octave Cask #SC115, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 48.1% ABV Score: 85/100 What they say: Distilled at Glenglassaugh distillery 8th December 2009 and matured for… Continue reading
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The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 1996 Distillery Exclusive
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 1996 – Distillery Exclusive (50.7%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 50.7% ABV, £100 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Exclusive to The Glenlivet Distillery, this bottle-your-own edition was distilled in 1996 and… Continue reading
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Balblair 12 Years Old 2002 Single Cask 680
Balblair 12 Years Old 2002 Distillery Exclusive (58%, OB, Bourbon Cask #680, 2012) Highland single malt scotch whisky 58% ABV, £90 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled in 2002 at Balblair distillery, this has been matured for 12… Continue reading
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Springbank 17 Years Old Sherry Wood
A classic Springbank expression with pure sherry maturation using a high proportion of Oloroso casks, perfectly drinkable at 52.3% ABV. Dark fruits and masses of cocoa and tannins beautifully balance that dirty, oily and earthy peat smoke. If anything the… Continue reading
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Glenturret 9 Years Old 2006 Cask 545
Glenturret 9 Years Old 2006 Cask 545 Ewan MacGregor 58.6% (Glenturret Distillery) Category:Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenturret Distillery Bottling: Official – bottle-your-own ABV:58.6% ABV Cost:£75 Score: 86/100 What they say: Glenturret Distillery Bottle Your Own Cask name: Ewan MacGregor… Continue reading
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Tobermory 19 Years Old 1995 Sherry Cask
Tobermory 19 Years Old 1995 Sherry Cask (54.2%, Cadenheads, 498 Bottles, 2014) Island single malt scotch whisky 54.2% ABV £51.50 Score: 88/100 What they say: Tobermory 19 Year Old – Cadenhead’s Sherry Cask From Tobermory distillery on Mull this release… Continue reading
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Tesco Finest Aged 12 Years Speyside
A very pleasant Speyside dram, lots of cereal and sweet fruits. There are some slightly oily and over-oaked elements but if anything that prevents this from becoming cloying. Again for the price the supermarkets brands have smashed it! Continue reading
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