Single malt
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ASDA Extra Special Islay
Quite intensely vanilla flavoured which really softens the peaty influences and makes it hugely drinkable and enjoyable. Continue reading
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Teaninich 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Teaninich 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2013) 43%ABV, £43 for 70cl Score: 75/100 What they say: Not a lot! so here is an excerpt from http://www.scottishwhiskystore.com/teaninich/ “Founded by Captain Hugh Munro in 1817 Teaninich distillery was built… Continue reading
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Glenfarclas 10 Years Old 2003 (Marks & Spencer)
Glenfarclas 10 Years Old 2003 Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Distillery: Glenfarclas Bottling: Official for Marks and Spencer ABV: 43% Cost: £28 Score: 84/100 What they say: This is not just a bottle of Highland Malt. It is the… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Origin
This 2012 Cairdeas is now only available at auction and I imagine the price per bottle may have doubled at least, I have heard that this essentially is a souped-up version of the standard Quarter Cask expression from Laphroaig so… Continue reading
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Aberlour Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
This is very gentle for its strength with lots of sweet fruits and fresh green apple flavours with gently zingy spiciness. The distinctive apple-y Aberlour spirit really shines out of this cask strength bottling, this is a lot smoother and… Continue reading
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Ledaig 10 Years Old
Ledaig 10 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2012) 46.3% ABV, £30 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Ledaig is a wonderfully distinguished single malt. Not only is it handcrafted in the Tobermory Distillery, the only distillery on the dramatic, colourful… Continue reading
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Tobermory 10 Years Old
Tobermory 10 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2012) 46.3% ABV, ~£26 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: For those fortunate enough to uncover it, here lies a gem of a whisky. The Tobermory 10yo is an exquisitely handcrafted single malt… Continue reading
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Deanston 12 Years Old
Deanston 12 Years Old 46.3% ABV, ~£30 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: NOSE. Expressive with hay and malty cereal notes. Creamy toffee and heather honey balanced with aromas of sweet oak and barley sugar TASTE. Fresh and creamy with soft… Continue reading
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ASDA Extra Special Highland
ASDA Extra Special Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (40%, 2013) 40% ABV, £20.50 for 70cl Score: 78/100 What they say: A fine example of a classic Highland Malt, sitting between the smoky, peaty aromas of Islay Malts and the sweetness… Continue reading
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Glenlivet 18 Years Old
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 43% ABV, £50 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: Character: The balanced and elegant one Colour: Old gold with apricot hues Nose: Rich fruit aromas and toffee notes Palate: Wonderfully balanced, with bursts of… Continue reading
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