Single malt
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Springbank 15 Years Old
Springbank 15 Years Old (46%, OB, 2013) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, RRP £47.50 for 70cl Score 90/100 What they say: Like a storm gathering of the Kintyre coast, dark and ominous, yet tastes so good. The richness… Continue reading
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Auchentoshan Classic
Auchentoshan Classic Whisky review NAS, 40% ABV, RRP £20-25 for 70cl Score 58/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, SINGLE MALT, renowned for its soft delicate flavour. A fruity lowland malt, produced in Scotland since 1823,… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Organic 2003
Bruichladdich Organic Mid Coul, Coulmore, Mains of Tullibardine Farms (46%, OB, 2011) NAS, 46% ABV, RRP £35 for 70cl Score 73/100 What they say: Following on from our landmark Organic 2003 vintage, this release is a multi-vintage vatting in which… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Port Wood Edition
On the face of this one I would strongly recommend a port finish Laphroaig could easily make its way into their standard range even at a tamer non cask strength, however I wouldn’t want to take anything away from the… Continue reading
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Dailuaine 16 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Dailuaine 16 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2011) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Dailuaine Distillery Bottling: Diageo; Flora and Fauna range ABV: 43% ABV Cost £43.99 What they say: This 16 year old is the… Continue reading
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Tullibardine Sherry Finish
Tullibardine Sherry Finish (40%, OB, 2010) 40% ABV, RRP £35 for 70cl Score 73/100 What they say: The Tullibardine spirit was re-casked into an Oloroso sherry cask for around 18 months. Tasting Note: On the nose hints of toffee and… Continue reading
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Glen Moray Elgin Classic
Glen Moray Elgin Classic (40%, OB, 2013) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glen Moray Distillery Bottling: La Martiniquaise ABV: 40% Cost: £22.45 What they say: Glen Moray is a classic Speyside single malt whisky owned by Glenmorangie. Glen Moray is… Continue reading
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Cragganmore 20 Years Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 (54.2%, Master of Malt, Cask 1157, 274 bottles, 2011) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 54.2%ABV, RRP £49.95 for 70cl Score 85/100 What they say: A 20 year old single cask Cragganmore. We absolutely… Continue reading
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Dalmore 15 Years Old
The Dalmore 15 Years Old (40%, OB, 2012) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: The Dalmore Distillery Bottling: Emperador; Whyte & Mackay ABV: 40% Cost: £52.45 What they say: The Dalmore Distillery has been producing exceptional single malt whisky… Continue reading
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Cù Bòcan
Tomatin Cù Bòcan (46%, OB, Peated, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tomatin Distillery Bottling: Takara Shuzo ABV: 46% Cost: £34.43 What they say: Lightly peated [15ppm] single malt matured in a compelling combination of Virgin Oak, Bourbon… Continue reading
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