Scotch whisky
Whisky distilled, matured for a minimum of 3 years and bottled in Scotland
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Springbank 16 Years Old 2016 Local Barley
Divine, a superb expression, just wow! 90/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 15 Years Old
This 15 year old batch from Springbank was impressive as usual but much drier and more tannic than I remember from the 2013 batch, a lovely presentation of powdered cinnamon but maybe lacking in the deep dark chocolate which we… Continue reading
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Springbank Distillery Visitors 2015
Just lovely, a touch tannic and spicy in the finish but carries it well. I may just have to visit again soon! 88/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Year Old 2003 Single Cask
Rich, fruity, tannic and malty – perfect! 84/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old 2001 Single Cask
A little odd this expression, fluffy and pink but also strongly tannic and malty – somewhere in the middle of this transition this seems to come together and work wonderfully. A little chameleon of a dram this one! 83/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old Burgundy
Robust, gentle cask influence on a solid Springbank backbone. Tannic, spice and herbal red fruits. I was hoping for something much more full-on in red wine influence but this is more balanced between spirit, wine and cask. 83/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 11
Easy drinker, the ABV doesn’t really reveal itself though there is a dry powdery spice to this batch which probably masks any spirit heat. After the initial challenge to the palate the fruity, malty and slightly cocoa nature unravels to… Continue reading
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SMWS 50.65 Tutti Frutti
Bladnoch 25 Years Old 1990 50.65 Tutti Frutti ~ 52.5% (SMWS) Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bladnoch Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society; Cask 50.65 ABV: 52.5% Cost: £110 What they say: Cask No. 50.65 This was a… Continue reading
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SMWS 50.63 Boozy buccaneers!
Bladnoch 24 Years Old 1990 50.63 Boozy buccaneers! ~ 58.3% (SMWS) Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bladnoch Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society; cask 50.63 ABV: 58.3% Cost: £112.18 What they say: Colour: Stolen gold Flavour: Deep, rich… Continue reading
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Bladnoch 8 Years Old 2006 Single Cask 257
Bladnoch 8 Years Old 2006 (57.1%, Whiskybroker, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel #257, 261 Bottles, 2015) Category: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Origin: Bladnoch Distillery Bottling: Whiskybroker ABV: 57.1% Cost: £49.70 from Whiskybroker What they say: Distilled 19/12/2006 and matured for… Continue reading
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