The Whiskyphiles

Grain

  • 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

    SMWS G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness

  • 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

    Cameron Brig

  • 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

    Mystery Single Grain Sample 62.1% (Douglas Laing)

  • 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

    Girvan 20 Years Old 1993 The Clan Denny

  • 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

    Port Dundas 47 Years Old 1965 Scott’s Selection

  • 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

    SMWS G3.3 Curious but good

  • 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

    North British 24 Years Old 1989 Small Batch

  • 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

    Cambus 22 Years Old 1991 Cask Strength

  • 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

    Cameronbridge 24 Years Old 1989 Single Grain

  • 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

    Cambus 21 Years Old 1991 Cask Strength