Reviews
Whisky Reviews
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Caol Ila 5 Years Old 2011 Provenance
Very pleasant, sweetened and peat-fuelled with a little honey and toffee malt to keep it pleasant, Caol Ila is surprisingly good at this age and this is a particularly great example! 86/100 Continue reading
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Glencadam 32 Years Old 1975 The Single Cask Collection
Very smooth, woody sugars and tropical fruits as one would expect for a whisky of this age, slightly tannic and drying oak wood influences too, massively enjoyable! 89/100 Continue reading
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Riverflow
A very enjoyable and accomplished mystery Speyside expression with a palate that is slightly thick with honey and syrup, a great single malt at the price! 84/100 Continue reading
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Clynelish 14 Years Old
Well balanced, deliciously waxy and mouth-coating this whisky is more about the textures and balance of elements than actual flavour. Remains a classic and a worthy addition to any shelf or collection. 85/100 Continue reading
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Miltonduff 10 Years Old Distillery Labels
A pleasant expression which even at 40% ABV reveals different facets with or without a drop of water added. Personally I feel it’s strength lies in the relaxed & softened baked fruit and honey character, so preferred this one after… Continue reading
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Irish Single Malt #1 24 Years Old Batch 1
A delicious single malt Irish whiskey expression with a distinct grapefruit and gooseberry fruit characteristic and syrupy and mouth coating texture which displays these to the utmost on the palate. Definitely one I could enjoy drinking time and time again!… Continue reading
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The Quiet Man 8 Year Old Oloroso Cask
Actually quite light-bodied with an airiness and sweetness very reminiscent of marshmallow, plenty of red berry fruits and some dried fruits and touches of tannins too, this has gained all the right elements from its finshing time in Oloroso casks… Continue reading
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Aberfeldy 18 Years Old
Creamy with a good hint of citrus, still in that very relaxed/subtle Aberfeldy style, I think I was looking for more depth and something more to ruminate over in this dram which didn’t quite appear. 84/100 Continue reading
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Talisker 1989 Distillers Edition
Full of jammy fruits, rich malt, brine and smoke, a perfect Talisker smothered in jam. 86/100 Continue reading
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Drouin 15 Years Old 1990 (Alchemist)
Alchemist 15 Year Old Calvados Pays d’Auge Review: Not too fruity, this expression leans heavily towards the maturation flavours of tannic and woody spices, I’m still slightly bemused by the almost wood smoke aroma on the nose and a very… Continue reading
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