Islay
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Laphroaig 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 8
A great combination of fierce spirit and equally sturdy oak wood cask influences – borders on bourbon in places makes for a superb balance and brings out some oddly fruity suggestions on the palate – I love this stuff and… Continue reading
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Caol Ila 2004 Connoisseurs Choice
Caol Ila 2004 Connoisseur’s Choice (46%, Gordon & MacPhail, 2016) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Caol Ila Distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail, Connoisseur’s Choice ABV: 46% Cost: £42.43 What they say: In the mid-1960s Gordon &… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2002 The Single Cask
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2002 The Single Cask (51.6%, Claxton’s, HH #1607-3185, 305 Bottles, 2016) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bunnahabhain Distillery Bottling: Claxton’s ABV: 51.6% Cost: £80.82 What they say: This single cask bottling has… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 25 Years Old 1989 Treasurer Selection
Bunnahabhain 25 Years Old 1989 Treasurer’s Selection (47%, Robert Graham, Cask #5802, 228 Bottles, 2014) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bunnahabhain Distillery Bottling: Robert Graham; Treasurer’s Selection ABV: 47% Cost: £175 What they say: Region: Islay Age:… Continue reading
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Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Authentic Collection
Bowmore 26 Years Old 1989 Authentic Collection (56.5%, WM Cadenhead, Bourbon HH, 210 Bottles, 2015) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore Distillery Bottling: Cadenhead’s; Authentic Collection ABV: 56.5% Cost: ~ £150 at auction What they say:… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Laddie Crew Valinch 07 Andy Ritchie
Bruichladdich 24 Years Old 1989 Laddie Crew Valinch 07 Andy Ritchie (51.4%, OB, Rioja Cask #R05/135-019, 500 Bottles, 2014) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bruichladdich Distillery Bottling: Hand-fill Distillery Only ABV: 51.4% Cost: £100 What they say: Launched… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 21 Years Old 1992 Single Cask 430
Ardbeg’s peaty beast of a spirit has been truly tamed in this single cask expression. The Hogshead has worked masses of sweet and creamy vanilla into this whisky, however a slightly metallic tang remains that could have arisen in the… Continue reading
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Bowmore 9 Years Old Sherry Cask Matured
Bowmore 9 Years Old Sherry Cask Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore Distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 40% Cost: £28.25 What they say: Officialy this doesn’t appear on Bowmore’s website in either core range or limited editions… Continue reading
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Kilchoman 4 Years Old 2011 Sauternes Cask Matured
Kilchoman 4 Years Old 2011 Sauternes Cask~ 50% (Kilchoman Distillery) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Kilchoman Distillery Bottling: Kilchoman Distillery Company ABV: 50% Cost: £74.93 What they say: We are delighted to announce the first ever… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 21 Years Old
Ardbeg 21 Years Old Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Ardbeg Distillery Bottling: Luis Vuitton Moet Hennessy ABV: 46% Cost: £310.00 What they say: ARDBEG TWENTY ONE LAUNCHES TO CELEBRATE DISTILLERY’S MOST PERILOUS DAYS Ardbeg has announced that its… Continue reading
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