Reviews
Whisky Reviews
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Irish Single Malt #1 13 Years Old Batch 2
Irish Single Malt #1 13 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: A very fresh and fruity 13 year old expression / batch. Full of apples and oak and very drinkable for it. 84/100 Continue reading
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The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.2 whisky review: More of the same! The 1st edition was a very drinkable (albeit with a little water required) expression and this follows much in the same vein. Enticingly and subtly different, reflective of the cask… Continue reading
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The One Port Cask Finish
The One Port Cask Finish whisky review: Sweet and smoky but with a rather odd rubbery and metallic edge to it, reminds me of some of the more unusual Tobermory offerings from e.g. SMWS and although not displeasing it isn’t… Continue reading
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The One Signature Blend
The One Signature Blend whisky review: A great blend and definite improvement in flavour profile for me, the work on this from Dhavall and the Lakes Distillery really is starting to show here. 84/100 Continue reading
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J.J. Corry The Flintlock 16 Years Old
J.J. Corry The Flintlock whisky review: A nice single malt with plenty of sharpness to it, surprised this was 16 years old as the sharpness and spice convinced me it was a little younger perhaps? 84/100 Continue reading
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J. J. Corry The Gael
J. J. Corry The Gael whisky review: Much more accomplished/complete and very enjoyable. This is the target flavour profile The Chapel Gate Whiskey are aiming for then I expect a highly drinkable series of whiskeys will follow. 83/100 Continue reading
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J. J. Corry I 2 Years Old Grain Spirit
JJ Cory I whisky review: Young and feisty, with plenty of cask character already this is sure to mature into a very fine drop of whiskey. 80/100 Continue reading
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Caperdonich 21 Years Old 1994 Xtra Old Particular
Caperdonich 21 Years old 1994 Xtra Old Particular whisky review: Quite spiced but in a really great way, massive old/tropical fruits in this one. A little camphory towards the end perhaps indicative of not the best i.e. 2nd/3rd fill or… Continue reading
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Glenburgie 20 Years Old 1995 Signatory Vintage
Glenburgie 20 Years Old 1995 Signatory Vintage whisky review: A very woody and fruity/tropical number – a great drinker with chocolate coated peanuts, wood, walnut and leather over fruit and cereal. 85/100 Continue reading
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Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive
Royal Lochnagar 2019 Distillery Exclusive whisky review: Rich and malty, gently spiced throughout – a pretty fair representation of Lochnagar’s output, if you’re a fan (like me) then you wont be disappointed with this one. Also this is likely the… Continue reading
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