Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Tullibardine Sauternes Finish
Tullibardine Sauternes Finish (40%, OB, 2010) 46% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score 78/100 What they say: Sauternes is only made when the conditions in Bordeaux are perfect*; the wine is deliciously sweet and incredibly sort [sic: sought; If you are… Continue reading
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Laphroaig An Cuan Mor
The subtlety and smoothness of the finish, the complexity of this in the mouth and the fire with which it starts combine to make this a pretty spectacular dram. I haven’t tasted a Laphroaig that packs in so much, yet… Continue reading
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Mortlach 15 Years Old Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach 15 Years Old Distillery labels Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Mortlach Distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail, Distillery Labels ABV: 40% Cost: £40 What they say Colour Dark Golden. Style Sweet and sherried. Cask Type Refill Sherry casks.… Continue reading
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Strathisla 12 Years Old
Strathisla 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £28 for 70cl. Score 68/100 What they say: Strathisla is produced by Chivas Brothers which is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine… Continue reading
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Glen Elgin 12 Years Old
Glen Elgin 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2013) 43% ABV, £37 for 70cl Score 64/100 What they say: From http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_gb Founded at the end of the whisky boom in 1898, it was built and designed by the notable distillery architect… Continue reading
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Jura 10 Years Old Origin
Jura Origin 10 Year Old Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Isle of Jura Distillery Bottling: Emperador ABV: 40% Cost: £28.27 Score 65/100 What they say: This is where it all started. It’s the whisky that signifies the rebuilding… Continue reading
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Old Pulteney WK217 Spectrum
Old Pulteney WK217 Spectrum (46%, OB, 2012) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Pulteney Distillery Bottling: Inver House Distillers Ltd. ABV: 46% Cost: £42.99 What they say: This is the third and final expression in our series of single… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Rocks
Bruichladdich Rocks (46%, OB, 2010) NAS, 46% ABV, £35 for 70cl Score 77/100 What they say: Bruichladdich Rocks, in more ways than one – as only Bruichladdich can. A bracing, light and floral dram that expresses both the marine top-notes… Continue reading
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Monkey Shoulder
Monkey Shoulder (40%, OB, Batch 27, 2013) Malt blend, NAS, 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score 62/100 What they say: http://www.monkeyshoulder.com/ The journey begins when we select three of Speyside’s finest malts and allow them to mature in Bourbon casks… Continue reading
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Tamdhu 10 Years Old
Tamdhu 10 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £30 for 70cl Score 74/100 What they say: Enthused by a legacy of enlightenment, Tamdhu’s founders set out to construct the most pioneering distillery in the world. A water wheel positioned… Continue reading
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