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Whisky Reviews
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Littlemill 27 Year Old 1985 Coopers Choice
Littlemill 27 Year Old 1985/2012 (46%, Coopers Choice, Refill HH #110, 250 Bottles) 46% ABV, £85 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: This was distilled at Littlemill in 1985 before a 27 year maturation in a single cask (number… Continue reading
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Glendronach 18 Years Old Allardice
GlenDronach 18 Year Old Allardice (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 46% Cost: £77.40 What they say: The famous GlenDronach 18 year old, now renamed Allardice, is the third… Continue reading
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Glendronach 15 Years Old Revival
GlenDronach 15 Years Old Revival (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 46% Cost: £45 What they say: Renowned amongst many whisky enthusiasts around the world, this remarkable and full… Continue reading
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Glendronach 12 Years Old Original
GlenDronach 12 Year Old Original (43%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 43% Cost: £39.43 What they say: This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12… Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer Islay 12 Years Old
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old (Marks & Spencer) 40% ABV, £29 for 70cl Score: 70/100 What they say: Typical characteristics of peat and smoke dominate with hints if seaweed and pepper which give this 12 year old… Continue reading
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Kenmore 5 Years Old
Kenmore Blended Scotch Whisky 5 Years Old (40%, Marks & Spencer, 2013) 40% ABV, £15 Score: 80/100 What they say: M&S Kenmore whisky expertly blended and perfect for celebrations. ABOUT THIS SPIRIT: Full smooth and lightly peated, Kenmore is a… Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer Highland 12 Years Old
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old (Marks & Spencer) (40%, Marks & Spencer, 2013) 40% ABV, £29 for 70cl Score: 76/100 What they say: This warming, robust highland single malt is made using time honoured, traditional methods that… Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer Speyside 12 Years Old
Surprisingly, even amazingly good! Hugely drinkable but incredibly cereal-y compared to most of the Speyside malts I have tasted and very full-bodied. Continue reading
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Glenallachie 16 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glenallachie 16 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask (50%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #7932, 295 Bottles, 2011) 50% ABV, £60 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: A 16 year old Glenallachie from the award-winning Old Malt Cask range from… Continue reading
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Three Ships 10 Years Old
Three Ships 10 Years Old Single Malt Whisky (43%, OB, 2013) 43% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Back in 2003, the first South African single malt whisky was released in the form of Three Ships 10… Continue reading
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