Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Tomintoul 10 Years Old
This is a very smooth, sweet and pleasing Speyside single malt which is very enjoyable. It is mildly complex with lots of toffee and cereal flavours which are very complimentary making this a hugely easy drinker. 70/100 Continue reading
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Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured
Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured (58%, OB, 2011) 58% ABV around £40 for 70cl Score 86/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, single malt renowned for its soft, delicate flavour. A fruity Lowland… Continue reading
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Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old
Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old (43%, OB, 2011) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Dalwhinnie distillery Bottling: Official – Diageo ABV: 43% Cost: £35 Score 70/100 What they say: The Dalwhinnie distillery [established 1898]. From the highest distillery in Scotland,… Continue reading
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Bowmore Legend
Bowmore Legend NAS, 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score 72/100 What they say: Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Legend Islay is a stunningly beautiful, unspoilt island that lies off the west coast of Scotland. Bowmore is the original Islay… Continue reading
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Macallan Fine Oak Triple Cask Masters’ Edition
The Macallan Fine Oak Triple Cask Matured Masters’ Edition (40%, OB, 2011) NAS, 40% ABV, €30 for 70cl Score 69/100 What they say: The Macallan fine oak is triple cask matured in a unique, complex combination of exceptional oak casks;… Continue reading
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Ardbeg Uigeadail
Nom nom nom, here is a whisky to chew over. Oh yes! This is like Christmas mince pies and washing them down with a good Sherry [i.e. what we called Santa’s share in our house] by a smoky log fire.… Continue reading
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Glen Moray 10 Years Old Chardonnay Cask
Glen Moray 10 Years Old Chardonnay Cask Matured Special Reserve (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl. Score 76/100 What they say: Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been distilled in the city of Elgin since 1897. Elgin,… Continue reading
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Balvenie 17 Years Old Peated Cask
The Balvenie 17 Years Old Peated Cask 48.7% ABV, £60 for 70cl. Score 85/100 What they say: The Balvenie distillery remains totally dedicated to the traditions, care and craftsmanship of malt whisky making and has been owned and managed by… Continue reading
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Knockando 12 Years Old 1997
Knockando 12 Years Old 1997 (43%, OB, 2009) 43% ABV, RRP €25 for 70cl Score 69/100 What they say: Not a lot so here’s a little about the distillery: Knockando Distillery was built by John Tytler Thomson in 1898, and… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Batch 5
Bunnahabhain Darach Ur [Batch #5] (46.3%, OB, 2011) NAS, 46.3% ABV RRP £39.99 Score 76/100 What they say: Darach Ùr (pronounced Dar-ach oor) means ‘New Oak’ in Scots Gaelic and is named after the new oak barrels used to mature… Continue reading
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