Reviews
Whisky Reviews
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Glenglassaugh 35 Years Old 1978 Madeira Wood Finish
Glenglassaugh 35 Years old 1978 Madeira Wood Finish Whisky Review: Another super old expression from Glenglassaugh, not perfect and I suspect very rescued by the Madeira cask finish which has a huge impact here. 86/100 Continue reading
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Craigellachie 18 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask
Craigellachie 18 Years Old 1995 Old Malt Cask Whisky Review: A well-sherried Craigellachie which still retains a little of that meaty sulphur and citrus peel spirit nature too, as a lover of heavily-sherried malts this one appealed to more than… Continue reading
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Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold
Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Mission Gold whisky review: Fruity, red wine tannins, earthy smoke and perhaps just a little over-spiced on the finish, I think it is fair to say I massively enjoyed this Bowmore though I am quite… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular 10957
Bruichladdich 13 Years Old 2002 Old Particular Whisky Review: Spirit driven though there are hints of vanilla and spice from the cask noticeable in places, orchard fruits, honey and slightly coastal salt-caramel prevail, great. 85/100 Continue reading
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Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 The Single Cask
Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 (54.2%, The Single Cask, Refill Sherry Cask #1201, 161 Bottles, 2019) ABV: 54.2% Age: 23 Years Old Bottling: The Single Cask Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Cost: £145 available from The Single Cask Origin:… Continue reading
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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here… Continue reading
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Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask 213
Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Burgundy Cask #213 Whisky review: Definitely my favourite of the trio. Richer and deeper in flavours though the same tannic spice is here it is a little more balanced against the wine cask here… Continue reading
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Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Chenin Blanc Cask 341
Glen Moray 16 Years Old 2004 Chenin Blanc Cask #341 Whisky Review: Another full bodied and intense expression. Again quite tannic and spicy, with water this moves into fruit & chalk but still that must/old rubber persists throughout. 84/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask 7670
Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask Whisky Review: Pretty full on at cask strength this is packed with fruits and tannins, with water some peppery spice still remains. 85/100 Continue reading
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Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old
Fiona Macleod 33 Years Old Whisky Review: Beautiful, full of chalky tropical fruits and such perfume I’ll eat my hat if this isn’t an old Bowmore. 91/100 Continue reading
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