Grain
Grain whisky ordinarily refers to any whisky made, at least in part, from grains other than malted barley, such as whisky made using maize (corn), wheat or rye. Grain whiskies may also contain some malted barley. Scotch grain whisky is produced from a single (grain) distillery.
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Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7
Cameronbridge 39 Years Old Batch 7 whisky review: Does exactly what it says on the tin! Very drinkable aged grain with plenty of old oak wood, spirit, cereal and vanilla/white chocolate sweetness all of which confirm my assumption this was… Continue reading
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Kininvie 3 Years Old 2015 Rye
Kininvie KVSG002 single grain scotch whisky review: A much better whisky than the single malt, this Rye has plenty of flavour from the cereals as well as virgin oak casks to aid maturation. Remarkable that this is only 3 years… Continue reading
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Carsebridge 52 Years Old 1964
The Spirit Still Carsebridge 52 Years Old 1964 Single Grain Scotch Whisky Review: Beautifully sweet but also fantastically proud of its grain spirit heritage, incredibly sweet, fresh and lively for its age. I could easily loose myself on the nose… Continue reading
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Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3
Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3 single grain scotch whisky review: Very sweet and toffee’d with occasional solventy hints, even at 19 years old this carries a little grain whisky harshness around the edges. 82/100 Continue reading
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Invergordon 43 Years Old 1972 Cask #37
A great old grain with a real intensity of flavours and not too sweet, good herbality but also distinct evidence of grain spirit origin still even after all that time in the cask. A great example of why old grains… Continue reading
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Port Dundas 25 Years Old Batch 1
A pleasantly fresh and light flavoured grain from Port Dundas with some fun salty, buttery and nutty elements to keep things moving along the palate. A touch of spice and zest lead to a drying and palate cleansing finish. 85/100 Continue reading
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Invergordon 30 Years Old 1984 Treasurer Selection
Invergordon 30 Years Old 1984 Treasurer’s Selection (64.1%, Robert Graham, Cask #13, 240 Bottles, 2015) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Invergordon Distillery Bottling: Robert Graham ABV: 64.1% Cost: £135 What they say: Winner of Gold Medal at 2015 Independent… Continue reading
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Invergordon 43 Years Old 1972 Cask 130000003
Invergordon 43 Years Old 1972 (49.9%, Whiskybroker, Bourbon Barrel #130000003, 249 Bottles, 2015) Whisky Review Category: Single Grain Scotch Whisky Origin: Invergordon Distillery Bottler: Whisky Broker; Cask #130000003 ABV: 49.9% Cost: ~ £80-£90 at auction What they say: An independant… Continue reading
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Port Dundas 36 Years Old 1978 XOP
Port Dundas 36 Years Old 1978 XOP (60.7%, Douglas Laing, Refill Bourbon Barrel #10421, 133 Bottles, 2014) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Port Dundas Distillery (Closed) Bottling: Douglas Laing; Xtra Old Particular ABV: 60.7% Cost: £Discontinued What they say:… Continue reading
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Port Dundas 27 Years Old 1988 Old Particular
Port Dundas 27 Years Old 1988 Old Particular (54.8%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #10981, 218 Bottles, 2015) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Port Dundas Distillery (Closed) Bottling: Douglas Laing; Old Particular ABV: 54.8% Cost: £Discontinued What they say: This… Continue reading
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