The Whiskyphiles

Highland

  • Glenmorangie Signet

    Glenmorangie Signet (46%, OB, White Oak & Oloroso Finish, 2008) 46% ABV, £125 Score: 90/100 What they say: A fusion of unique and rare elements, and clouded in secrecy, Signet is the culmination of a lifetime’s experience. A blend of… Continue reading

    Glenmorangie Signet

  • As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9%

    As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9% (Ian MacLeod & Co. Ltd.) 67.9% ABV, £43.50 Score: 84/100 What they say: ‘As We Get It’ Single Malt Scotch Whiskies ‘Straight From The Cask’ A well-respected brand in Scotland, these unique and quirky… Continue reading

    As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9%

  • Aberfeldy 21 Years Old

    Aberfeldy 21 year old is a perfect smooth and silky dram with wonderful flavours of creamy toffee and honey. While I enjoyed sampling this, I wasn’t really blown away by it. The sherry and smoke influences I have heard others… Continue reading

    Aberfeldy 21 Years Old

  • Glen Garioch Virgin Oak

    Glen Garioch Virgin Oak (48%, OB, 2013) Highland single malt scotch whisky Glen Garioch distillery 48% ABV, £65 for 70cl Score: 79/100 What they say: 48% ABV Bottled: 2013 Cask: Virgin North American Oak The very first release of Glen… Continue reading

    Glen Garioch Virgin Oak

  • Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish

    Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2014) 46% ABV, £48.95 Score: 80/100 What they say: Added to the core range in 2014, this whisky is soft and smooth with significant sweet influence from the Port casks. After… Continue reading

  • Edradour 12 Years Old 1999 Cask 290

    Edradour 12 Years Old 1999 Natural Cask Strength [Cask #290] – Ibisco Decanter (Distillery Only) 58.7% ABV, £60 for 70cl Score: 88/100 What they say: Distilled on the 22nd June 1999 at Edradour Distillery and bottled on 4th February 2013,… Continue reading

    Edradour 12 Years Old 1999 Cask 290

  • SMWS 26.96 Le Trou Normand

    Clynelish 10 Years Old 2003 26.96 Le Trou Normand (61.4%, SMWs, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 233 Bottles, 2014) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Clynelish distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 26.96 Le Trou Normand ABV: 61.4% ABV,… Continue reading

    SMWS 26.96 Le Trou Normand

  • Glengoyne 25 Years Old

    Glengoyne 25 Years Old (48%, OB, 2014) 48% ABV, £250 Score: 90/100 What they say: Matured exclusively in hand-selected sherry casks for a quarter of a century, this unique malt is an important addition to the Glengoyne collection. This bright… Continue reading

    Glengoyne 25 Years Old

  • Macduff 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask

    Macduff 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask (50%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #8002, 272 Bottles, 2012) 50% ABV, £78 for 70cl Score: 87/100 What they say: Distilled at Macduff in 1990, this 21 year old single cask highland whisky… Continue reading

    Macduff 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask

  • Glen Ord 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask

    Glen Ord 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask (50%, Douglas Laing, Refill Butt #6856, 492 Bottles, 2011) 50% ABV, £74.20 for 70cl Score: 88/100 What they say: A 21 year old, single cask Glen Ord distilled in January 1990… Continue reading

    Glen Ord 21 Years Old 1990 Old Malt Cask