Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Glenmorangie Signet
Glenmorangie Signet (46%, OB, White Oak & Oloroso Finish, 2008) 46% ABV, £125 Score: 90/100 What they say: A fusion of unique and rare elements, and clouded in secrecy, Signet is the culmination of a lifetime’s experience. A blend of… Continue reading
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SMWS 33.121 Barbecued pork on rosemary skewers
We were pleasantly surprised that this was from Ardbeg though it was distinctively a Kildalton malt from the outset. The sweetness and smoothness from such a young malt was a real bonus and the delicate nature of the peat-influence in… Continue reading
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Kilchoman Coull Point
Kilchoman Coull Point 46% (Travel Retail Exclusive) 46% ABV, £44.99 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Continuing the tradition of Kilchoman whiskies being named after landmarks near the distillery, Coull Point is a rugged headland just half a mile… Continue reading
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Arran 16 Years Old 1997 Berrys’
A very interesting dram all the same but I have been finding any Marsala cask finish whisky slightly unsavoury. Strange because I think my issue is the slightly savoury nature it imparts – it pretends to be umami and meaty… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 16 Years Old 1997 Cask Strength Collection
Bunnahabhain 16 Years Old 1997 Heavily Peated 5512 (50.3%, Signatory, Heavily Peated, HH #5512, 285 Bottles, 2014) 50.3% ABV, £79.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled on 11/12/1997 and matured in a single hogshead cask #5512 this produced 285 bottles on… Continue reading
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As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9%
As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9% (Ian MacLeod & Co. Ltd.) 67.9% ABV, £43.50 Score: 84/100 What they say: ‘As We Get It’ Single Malt Scotch Whiskies ‘Straight From The Cask’ A well-respected brand in Scotland, these unique and quirky… Continue reading
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Ardbeg French Oak Cask
YES YES YES! Herein is the essence of Corryvreckan in its unaldulterated form. This is truly a thing of beauty. If anything, the Corryvreckan seems to have diluted and added spice, fruit and pepper to the above core whisky, strange considering… Continue reading
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Aberfeldy 21 Years Old
Aberfeldy 21 year old is a perfect smooth and silky dram with wonderful flavours of creamy toffee and honey. While I enjoyed sampling this, I wasn’t really blown away by it. The sherry and smoke influences I have heard others… Continue reading
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Port Dundas 21 Years Old 1992 The Clan Denny
Port Dundas 21 Years Old 1992 The Clan Denny (55.7%, Hunter Hamilton, Refill Bourbon HH #9452, 2013) 55.7% ABV, £70 for 70cl Score: 78/100 What they say: CLAN DENNY Old and rare Single Grain Scotch Whisky… Our Clan Denny Single… Continue reading
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Ardbeg Bourbon Cask
Sadly not actually for sale, I really enjoyed this Ardbeg cask sample, the only drawback was the peat smoke on the nose had a slightly smoldering ash or dirty ashtray quality (more akin to Caol Ila peaty influence) though the palate and… Continue reading
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