Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Kilchoman 8 Years Old 2011 Single Cask 490
Kilchoman 8 Years Old 2011 ‘Unpeated’ Cask 490 RMW Exclusive Whisky Review: Ha! Cheeky Kilchoman putting unpeated distillate together with peated feints and forshots from the previous distillation run. Matured in a first fill ex-bourbon barrel (or hogshead based on… Continue reading
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Islay Mist 8 Year Old Amontillado Napoleon Finish
Islay Mist 8 Year Old Amontillado Napoleon Finish Whisky Review: While there are some full flavoured malts in here – and I suspect a very good helping of Caol Ila in particular there was also something drawing the palate back… Continue reading
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Cameronbridge 21 Years Old 1997 Single Cask 75792
Cameronbridge 21 Years Old 1997 James Eadie Whisky Review: Quite simple, oaky with plenty of vanilla and coconut, no surprise this was a single grain or that it was matured in a refill hogshead, still quite harsh and solventy for… Continue reading
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Whisky Row Rich and Spicy Blended Malt
Whisky Row Rich and Spicy Blended Malt Whisky Review: Sherry influenced but a little neutral and bland to begin with, develops with air and possibly a drop of water. very woody, tasted blind this initially reminded me of some of… Continue reading
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Fettercairn 22 Years Old
Fettercairn 22 Years Old whisky review: A deliciously sweet expression that really plays on Fettercairns core distillate flavours balanced against classic white oak ex-Bourbon maturation. Tropical fruits and syrup meet vanilla and wood spices resulting in a whole cake-shop of… Continue reading
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Fettercairn 16 Years Old 1st Release
Fettercairn 16 Years Old 1st Release Whisky Review: A great addition to the range and one to follow as each batch promises to be as experimental as this 1st release. Despite chocolate malt and multiple cask use the core Fettercairn… Continue reading
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Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select
Dalmore 12 Years Old Sherry Cask Select Whisky Review: A classic Dalmore, from memory this does have some deeper nut/fruit/chocolate flavours in here than the standard Dalmore 12 Years Old – though it has been some time since I last… Continue reading
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Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Whisky Works Quartermaster 11 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky Whisky Review: Richly flavoured, a touch thin and slightly over-spiced on the palate though I couldn’t really decide if this was oak tannins or too much grain whisky presence – perhaps… Continue reading
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Jura Winter Edition
Jura Winter Edition Whisky Review: A classic Jura expression, not sherried to death but the spirit is really brought to life by the addition of sherry-derived flavours complementing core Jura distillate. For me this is much more of an autmnal… Continue reading
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Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Single Cask
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish Whisky Review: An impressive colour and palate to match. Quite woody and challenging initially, needs to breathe or a drop of water to relax it a little. An unforgettable single… Continue reading
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