Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Glenkinchie 2016 Distillery Only
A Distillery Only available limited edition bottling of Glenkinchie, 6,000 bottles were released in 2016. A more tannic and spicy alternative to the standard bottlings. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glenkinchie 2004 Distillers Edition
Perhaps a difference in the Amontillado sherry casks used for maturation or a result of the slightly newer style of Glenkicnhie spirit we are finding? This expression was much more woody, grassy and chewier on the palate which definitely improves… Continue reading
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Glenkinchie 10 Years Old
The original Classic Malts 10 year old release from Glenkinchie. Discontinued in 2007 and replaced by a 12 year old. 79/100 Continue reading
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Glenkinchie 12 Years Old
The ‘standard’ 12 year old bottling from the Lowland Glenkinchie Distillery. With a little more to it than I remember. 83/100 Continue reading
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Auchroisk 17 Years Old 1996 Treasurer’s Selection
A 17yo Single cask Auchroisk bottled by Robert Graham. Well imprinted with Auchroisk fruity distillery character. 83/100 Continue reading
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Auchroisk 6 Years Old 2009 Hepburn’s Choice
A spirit led expression with a crash course in American oak, great experiment but perhaps not the best indication of what either distillery or cask can do. 79/100 Continue reading
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Highland Park 25 Years Old Treasurer’s Selection
A deliciously aged expression from an ex-Bourbon cask with that odd waxy florality, tropical fruit and creamy vanilla with more than a hint of mint in here. Dessert-like on lots of levels. 88/100 Continue reading
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Balblair 1991 Vintage 2nd Release
Not as sweet or heavily sherried as the well-loved 1990 vintage it replaces. Offers a slightly different and perhaps more refined experience. 87/100 Continue reading
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Balblair 2000 Vintage 2nd Release
A great balance between distillate and sherry cask maturation, with fruits, spice and tannic wood. 86/100 Continue reading
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Balblair 2005 Vintage 1st Release
A second bottling of Balblair 2005 Vintage 1st Release released 2017, slightly sweeter in presentation perhaps? 84/100 Continue reading
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