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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SMWS G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness
North British 23 Years Old 1990 G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness (60.3%, SMWS Refill Bourbon HH, 163 Bottles, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky buy from SMWS 60.3% ABV Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. G1.12 The nose seemed delicate, yet also… Continue reading
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Cameron Brig
Cameron Brig (40%, OB, 2015) Single grain scotch whisky 40% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 52/100 What they say: This single grain whisky was distilled at the Cameronbridge distillery in fife. A very light, gentle whisky. Nose: Light, subtle. Honey,… Continue reading
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Mystery Single Grain Sample 62.1% (Douglas Laing)
Mystery Single Grain Sample Single grain scotch whisky 62.1% ABV Score: 89/100 What they say: At this point during our visit to the Douglas Laing & Co Ltd. HQ, we were graced by a visit from Fred Laing himself to check… Continue reading
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Girvan 20 Years Old 1993 The Clan Denny
Girvan 20 Years Old 1993 The Clan Denny (56.7%, Douglas Hamilton, Refill Barrel #10439, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky 56.7% ABV, £88.25 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: The Clan Denny range of single grain whiskies are always bottled… Continue reading
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Port Dundas 47 Years Old 1965 Scott’s Selection
Port Dundas 47 Years Old 1965 – Scott’s Selection Scottish single grain whisky 43.6% ABV, £90 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: A 1965 vintage Port Dundas bottled by independent bottlers Scott’s Selection in 2012. Port Dundas closed in… Continue reading
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SMWS G3.3 Curious but good
Caledonian 26 Years Old 1986 G3.3 Curious but good (56%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 174 Bottles, 2012) Scottish single grain whisky 56% ABV, £68.10 from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Score: 82/100 What they say: The shimmering, shape-shifting nose started… Continue reading
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North British 24 Years Old 1989 Small Batch
North British 24 Years Old 1989 Small Batch (46%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Cask, 240 Bottles, 2014) Scottish single grain whisky 46% ABV, £65.50 Score: 80/100 What they say: If your a fan of the sweeter styles of whisky such as bourbon then… Continue reading
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Cambus 22 Years Old 1991 Cask Strength
Cambus 22 Years Old 1991 Signatory Cask Strength Collection 53.8% Scottish single grain whisky 53.8% ABV, £70.65 for 70cl Score: 77/100 What they say: A rare Cambus single grain Scotch whisky, which has been bottled by Signatory for their Cask… Continue reading
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Cameronbridge 24 Years Old 1989 Single Grain
Cameronbridge 24 Years Old 1989 (46%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 618 Bottles, 2013) Scottish single grain whisky 46% ABV, £64.50 Score: 78/100 What they say: Nose: Butterscotch with lime leaves and sweet digestive biscuits. Palate: Honey & toffee sweets with fresh… Continue reading
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Cambus 21 Years Old 1991 Cask Strength
Cambus 21 Years Old 1991 Signatory Cask Strength Collection 50.5% 50.5% ABV, £64.95 for 70cl Score: 76/100 What they say: A single grain whisky from Signatory presented at full cask strength. Distilled in July 1991, it was bottled in December… Continue reading
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