Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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North of Scotland 42 Years Old 1971
North of Scotland 42 Years Old 1971 (Pearls of Scotland) 43.3% ABV, £127.50 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A 1971 vintage North of Scotland single grain whisky released by independent bottler Pearls of Scotland. Distilled in December, it… Continue reading
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Glenlossie 20 Years Old 1993 Authentic Collection
Glenlossie-Glenlivet 20 Years Old 1993 Authentic Collection (53.3%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 252 Bottles, 2014) 53.3% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 79/100 What they say: Nose: Toffee caramel, syrup, almonds and a touch of honeycomb, some sweet spice edges liven the… Continue reading
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Auchentoshan 21 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection
Auchentoshan 21 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection (51.8%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Barrel, 162 Bottles, 2014) 51.8% ABV, £65 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Aged 21 Years Distilled at Auchentoshan Distillery Distilled: 1992 Bottled: February 2014 Wood Type: Bourbon Barrel… Continue reading
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Tamdhu 22 Years Old 1991 Port Cask
Tamdhu-Glenlivet 22 Years Old 1991 Port Cask (57%, Cadenheads, 258 Bottles, 2014) 57% ABV, £56 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Tamdhu Glenlivet was matured in Port pipes until bottling in February 2014 at cask strength 57% vol. 1… Continue reading
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Laphroaig 22 Years Old 1991 Authentic collection
Drool, welcome to whisky heaven, definitely one for those who love peat but there was no harshness of TCP/germolene or smoke for that matter. This was really just an earthy peatiness covered in thick layers of vanilla custard, and everyone… Continue reading
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Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8
The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Balvenie Distillery ABV: 50.2% Cost: £150 What they say: To craft The Balvenie Tun 1401, Malt Master David Stewart transfers specially selected casks from across the ages… Continue reading
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Glenlossie 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Glenlossie 10 Years Old Flora & Fauna (43%, OB, 2014) 43% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Whisky from Glenlossie is highly sought after by blenders and is consequently not widely available as a single malt. There… Continue reading
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Laphroaig 14 Years Old 2000 Old Malt Cask
A lot of strong flavours in this sherry-influenced Laphroaig. This one stays on the sweet side of becoming bitter with plenty of savoury elements redolent of bbq and char-cooking. A great winter / fire-side or even Christmas Dram! One to… Continue reading
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SMWS 93.57 Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of this!
A heavily sherried 21 year old Campbeltown malt. There is nothing in that statement that I don’t like. Similar to this whisky in fact, it isn’t perfect and its flaws are plain to see, but the rest is so delicious… Continue reading
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Jolly Tipel Blend
Jolly Tipel 40% ABV, £2 per 5cl dram Score: 83/100 What they say: A recreation of a well-known/popular blended Scotch whisky by the Jolly Toper himself. What I say: Won as a charity dram at the conclusion of one of… Continue reading
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