Reviews
Whisky Reviews
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Penderyn Madeira Finish
Penderyn Madeira Finish whisky review: Better than previous memory apart from the metallic copper in the finish which detracts slightly for me, love how the nose and palate have developed more into peach and sweeties territory. 82/100 Continue reading
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Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select
Clynelish 18 Years Old 1993 Rare Select whisky review: Much deeper and sharper than the previous expression with lots of lovely zesty spices, this feels much more mature than the last one despite being younger? 87/100 Continue reading
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Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7
Clynelish 21 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: A touch spicy and drying, some peppery character mixed with the cinnamon spice and some sweet honey, I feel I’m picking at hairs here but for its age this seemed a little… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength
Glenfiddich 23 Years Old Grand Cru Cask Strength whisky review: Sadly I haven’t tried the released Grand Cru expression at 40% to compare this too, in honesty this was a little closed and woody at 56.4% and required a drop… Continue reading
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SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind
SMWS 35.223 A Theta State of Mind whisky review: Another lovely and well-aged dram, the Sauternes finish may have added plenty of sweetness and fruit but the impact seems really rather subtle and I suspect I can taste just as… Continue reading
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Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own
Glenburgie 29 Years Old 1989 Berry’s own whisky review: A great starter dram, leads with sweet fruit and honey but deepens into oak wood and chocolate with a tropical edge gifted by age. 87/100 Continue reading
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Secret Islay 11 Years Old 2009 PX Finish
Secret Islay 11 Years Old 2009 PX Finish whisky review: Sweet, coastal and peaty, quite easy drinking and enjoyable. 87/100 Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 9 Years Old 2009 Cask 901203
Bunnahabhain vintage 2009 Sherry Hogshead whisky review: A delicious sherry-matured Bunnahabhain the retains an orange oil zestiness from youth but with plenty of well-developed sherry influences too. 88/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish
Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2008 PX Finish whisky review: A deliciously finished Glen Moray expression retaining some lovely toffee/caramel nature and plenty of oak wood influence on the chocolatey PX finish. 87/100 Continue reading
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Teaninich 15 Years Old 2004 Ruby Port Finish
Teaninich 15 Years Old 2004 Ruby Port Finish whisky review: Another masterful finish here, I suspect the original cask had done wonders with vanilla-infusing this whisky, the sweetness is accentuated by strawberry from the port finish, definitely one for sweet-tooths.… Continue reading
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