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Whisky Reviews
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Highland Park Thor
Highland Park 16 Years Old Thor (52.1%, OB, 2014) 52.1% ABV, £120 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Highland Park Thor has a natural strength like its namesake, drawing influence from the environment unique to Orkney, to create a… Continue reading
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Oban 1998 Distillers Edition
Oban Distillers Edition 1998 Montilla Fino Finish (43%, OB, OD 162.FX, 2013) 43% ABV, £65 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that have previously held a fortified… Continue reading
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Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky
Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky ~ 43% (Distell) Category: South African singe grain whisky Origin: The James Sedgwick Distillery Bottling: Distell; Bain’s ABV 43% Cost: £30 What they say: A pioneer in its own right, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is South Africa’s first… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 18 Years Old
Glenfiddich 18 Years Old (William Grant & Sons) 40% ABV, £50-55 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: We use fine Spanish Oloroso wood and American oak to mature this rich, intriguingly fruity and robust oak expression, but there are… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Solera
Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Solera (William Grant & Sons) 40% ABV, £30-35 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Our 15 Year Old expression is a truly special single malt that exemplifies our family’s tradition of innovation. Its warm, spicy… Continue reading
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Edradour 10 Years Old Distillery Edition
Edradour 10 Years Old Distillery Edition (40%, OB, 2012) Highland single malt whisky 40% ABV, £30 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Nestled in a pocket glen, in the hills above Pitlochry in the southern highlands, lies Edradour, the… Continue reading
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Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 Cask 120598 (Master of Malt)
Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 (53.3%, Master of Malt, Refill Barrel #120598, 211 Bottles, 2013) 53.3% ABV, £52 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: This Master of Malt bottling of single malt Scotch whisky from the Glen Keith… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
For a standard expression and at this price point I would be more than happy to buy the Glenfiddich 12 year Old – simply what is their not to like about this single malt? However it has a few older… Continue reading
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Highland Park 12 Years Old
Highland Park 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2011) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery ABV: 40% Cost: £27.50 What they say: The expression that started it all for Highland Park. First introduced in 1979, the 12… Continue reading
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve Unpeated Style (59.6%, OB, Special Releases, 2013) 59.6% ABV, £70 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Caol Ila, an active distillery on the Isle of Islay.… Continue reading
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