Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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SMWS 127.37 Dinosaurs Dancing to Stravinsky
Port Charlotte 9 Years Old 2003 127.37 Dinosaurs Dancing to Stravinsky (66.5%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 649 Bottles, 2013) Port Charlotte 66.5% ABV £109.50 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask No. 127.37 Nose: The initial nosing is (obviously) peat up… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 21 Years Old
While the 21 Years Old expression from Glen Scotia was a little different from the 18 Years Old it didn’t appeal to us as having any improvement and we enjoyed them both equally. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 18 Years Old
At 18 Years Old these Glen Scotia’s are starting to feel complete with plenty of texture and an intensity, complex but quite coherent flavours reflect the staunch adherence to bourbon-only maturation. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 16 Years Old
Much richer and more complex than the 12 Years Old – this one was redolent with ‘baked’ flavours and desserts – definite improvements in flavour and palate match the colour change – again suggestive of older stock perhaps? 84/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 12 Years Old
The Glen Scotia 12 Years Old was a little thicker and ‘bulkier’ than the 10 Years Old, more syrupy in texture and a little less freshness or green-ness to the fruity elements. 82/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 10 Years Old
Gentle and light and a little fruity, nothing spectacular – interesting nutty and slightly salty notes in here I’d like to see develop as we move on up the age-statements. 80/100 Continue reading
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Fettercairn 30 Years Old
Fettercairn 30 Years Old (43.3%, OB, 3000 Bottles, 2009) Fettercairn Distillery Whyte & Mackay 43.3% ABV £205 Score: 87/100 What they say: The official bottling of 30 Year Old Fettercairn, reportedly distilled in 1978 Official Tasting Notes Colour: Warm honey… Continue reading
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Darach Ruadh
Mystery Malt 16 Years Old 1992 Darach Ruadh (46%, Murray McDavid, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: It’s a mystery Bottling: Murray McDavid – Darach Ruadh ABV: 46% Cost: £TBA Score: 87/100 What they say: DARACH • RUADH… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 24 Years Old 1991 Benchmark
Glen Scotia 24 Years Old 1991 Murray McDavid Benchmark (46%, Murray McDavid, 2015) Category: Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glen Scotia Distillery Bottling: Murray McDavid Benchmark ABV: 46% ABV Cost: £TBA Score: 88/100 What they say: Benchmark GLEN SCOTIA… Continue reading
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Glenrothes 24 Years Old 1989 Small Batch
Another Glenrothes that I really like, and again in the 18-25 age group. I feel some of the younger and official bottlings sadly didn’t really impress me enough to be memorable. This bourbon barrel vatting from Cadenhead’s however has a… Continue reading
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