Islay
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Ardbeg Uigeadail
Overall perhaps a variation on a theme, massively peaty and chewy Ardbeg finished in Oloroso sherry casks – maybe a little less sweet and jammy and not so much vanilla in this batch which seems a little spicier and much… Continue reading
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SMWS 3.243 Dark smouldering flamenco gypsy
Bowmore 17 Years Old 1998 3.243 Dark smouldering flamenco gypsy (57.1%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 594 Bottles, Feis Ile 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £80 / members, £120 Score 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 3.243 Wow –… Continue reading
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SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven
Port Charlotte 12 Years Old 2002 127.42 Peat freak heaven (63%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 127 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 63% ABV, £61.30 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask 127.42 Colour: Dull amber Flavour: Heavily Peated The… Continue reading
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Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch (57.1%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 864 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £47.95 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Distilled at Bowmore distillery in 2002 and matured for… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 10 Years Old
Classic and well-loved single malt from Ardbeg – and for good reason. Many baulk at the price-tag for this entry-level 10 year old expression, but on tasting few go back and feel they’ve been overcharged. Subtly constructed and quite complex.… Continue reading
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SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face
Caol Ila 22 Years Old 1992 53.193 To bring a smile to every face (49.9%, SMWS, Bourbon Barrel, Member Pack, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 49.9% ABV, 10cl bottle received in SMWS membership gift pack Score: 86/100 What they… Continue reading
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Laphroaig 15 Years Old 1998 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
An interesting mix of real creamy and gently fruity ice cream flavours with a dash of salt and plenty of thick peat smoke. Somehow this combination really works for me and is verging on a heavily peated session dram though… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Triple Wood
The Laphroaig triple wood was OK, it is slightly salty and reasonably peaty but the sherry finish feels a little like an afterthought and was not well-controlled or integrated into the whisky. 82/100 Continue reading
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Presenting that Laphroaig signature peaty peanut flavour, though a little less sweet and a lot less harsh than the 10 Year Old. This toning down in palate made it much more drinkable / easy drinking, but then I don’t drink… Continue reading
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SMWS 29.150 Hand rolled Cuban cigars
no tasting notes. 89/100 Continue reading
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