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Scotch whisky

Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland

  • The Spirit Still Give’N’Tell 25 Years Old 1992

    The Spirit Still Give’N’Tell 25 Years Old 1992 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A wonderful floral nose hints at vanilla pastries and desserts, the palate is much livelier and fruitier and dry pine overcomes the drying and tannic finish, a… Continue reading

    The Spirit Still Give’N’Tell 25 Years Old 1992

  • Glendullan 24 Years Old 1993 Connoisseurs Choice

    Glendullan 24 Years Old 1993 Connoisseurs Choice whisky review: Apart from the initial sensation of chewing on wood chips this Glendullan expression has plenty to get excited about. Lovely tropical fruits in syrup followed by vanilla tablet, chocolate limes and… Continue reading

  • Blair Athol 20 Years Old 1997 Connoisseurs Choice

    Blair Athol 20 Years Old 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Whisky Review: A juicy, sweet and fruity expression with touches of citrus and exotic spices, mouth watering. 86/100 Continue reading

  • Strathmill 13 Years Old 2004 Connoisseurs Choice

    Strathmill 13 Years Old 2004 Connoisseurs Choice Whisky Review: A fruit burst of a whisky; delicious and juicy with hints of vanilla cream and butterscotch and spiced white oak wood. 84/100 Continue reading

    Strathmill 13 Years Old 2004 Connoisseurs Choice

  • Glenrothes 25 Years Old Batch 3

    Glenrothes 25 Years Old Batch 3 single malt Scotch whisky review: A wonderful expression full of tropical fruits and exotic spices. 86/100 Continue reading

    Glenrothes 25 Years Old Batch 3

  • Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3

    Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3 single grain scotch whisky review: Very sweet and toffee’d with occasional solventy hints, even at 19 years old this carries a little grain whisky harshness around the edges. 82/100 Continue reading

    Loch Lomond 19 Years Old Batch 3

  • Secret Distillery #2 15 Years Old

    Secret Distillery #2 15 Years Old single malt Scotch whisky review: Initially quite tannic and woody but with a huge body, once it has opened up there is plenty of juicy sweetness tempered by delicate spices. I wouldn’t be surprised… Continue reading

    Secret Distillery #2 15 Years Old

  • SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy

    SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy whisky review: Quite harsh, over matured, too woody and tannic and far too strong cask influence – the peat is almost non-existant. Once the tannins have beaten your palate the end result is like… Continue reading

    SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy

  • SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea

    SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea whisky review: Sweet, fruity and spicy, fizzy and a little waxy, quite an unusual cask this one with plenty of bite. With a mix of salt and sweet this reminded me a lot cookie… Continue reading

    SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea

  • SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams

    SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams whisky review: A deliciously smooth and malty dram from Laphroaig with their characteristic medicinal peaty nose and malty body. 87/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams