Single malt
-
Williamson 10 Years 2010 Old Strictly Limited
Rich, complex and nutty a fantastic example of how peat and sherry really work well together. 89/100 Continue reading
-
Glenturret 12 Years Old
I found this a little challenging on the nose with dry leather and woody tannins initially but once it has breathed a fairly classic Dundee cake/Fruit cake nature arises from the ex-European oak cask maturation. 84/100 Continue reading
-
Glenturret 10 Years Old Peat Smoked
A Highland peaty expression that combines thick peat smoke influences with Glenturret’s fruity spirit profile. 84/100 Continue reading
-
Glenturret Triple Wood
A beautiful expression, quite complex but very drinkable. Lots going on in here but all very complementary the result is Baklava, buttery pastry, honey/syrup, nuts and gentle spices combined to perfection. 85/100 Continue reading
-
Glenturret New Make Spirit
Reminiscent of the process and aromas of the washbacks and mash tun, grassy cereals, doughy yeast and stone fruits. Continue reading
-
Glen Moray Warehouse 1 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured
A fascinating full ex-Sauternes maturation has delivered plenty of sweet fruit but equally tannic French oak influence to Glen Moray’s supple spirit. 86/100 Continue reading
-
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish
Another quiet woody expression and not too dissimilar to the previous French oak edition with a touch more wood spices added here. 82/100 Continue reading
-
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old French Oak Finish
Very pleasant, much more woody and oaky presence here though oddly slightly vinegary on the nose I did wonder if this was a pale/Amontillado sherry cask finish at one point. 82/100 Continue reading
-
GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Chinquapin Oak Finish
Despite another light spirit nature this had a little more wood to chew over and complimentary fruit and floral notes too. 83/100 Continue reading
-
Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake
Well I guess malt-light highlights Glenmorangie’s delicate spirit and I did pick up on a bit of fruit and sugar here but this was much more fresh wood than a piece of cake for me. 80/100 Continue reading
The Whiskyphiles 