Single malt
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Glen Ord 20 Years Old Batch 1
Preferred at full strength, full of that lemon citrus I associate with Glen Ord spirit, there is a good mixture of both spirit and cask characteristics in here but perhaps spirit wins out a little. Water changed this but not… Continue reading
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Octomore 8.1
Much more refined and a little less challenging than previous Octomores (from memory!). There is a good sweetness that helps roll that tar, wax and smoke out all over your mouth. 88/100 Continue reading
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BenRiach 21 Years Old Temporis
Persistently spicy like dried chill flakes but never builds, a base of thick clotted vanilla cream and highland toffee provide the perfect foil to the peaty mineralic and spicy elements. 90/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 6 Years Old 2010 PX Cask 99917
Reminded me of a rather good peated and sherried Kildalton malt I shan’t name; but I suggest Glen Moray name this whisky “Morgeadail” ;-D 88/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 19 Years Old 1998 PX Cask 99913
I like it, quite subtle as far as PX finishes go, very sippable. I suspect the reduced ABV going into the PX casks has subtly coaxed the PX elements out of the wood rather than strip it out as fast… Continue reading
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Glen Moray 15 Years Old 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 600234
Unusual and interesting flavours, love that inkiness that can only have come from the wine cask. Lots of citron/citrus fruit elements too where the wine and whisky have really worked together. 87/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 10 Years Old 2007 Port Cask 20050
Definitely one for the nose, a well put together dram and not overly sweet for a port finish. 84/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray 9 Years Old 2008 Cider Cask 99956
Dangerously drinkable, this is whisky with a refreshing Cider edge to it full of sour green Bramley apples. 86/100 Continue reading
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Glenlivet 27 Year Old Batch 1
Oh yum yum yum yum! An old, elegant Glenlivet, a delightfully aromatic nose and then pure pleasure on the palate with wonderful fruits, malt and oak. 92/100 Continue reading
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Islay #1 Batch 1
Another delicious Islay single malt, this is a great example, plenty of peat but with some lovely coastal, malty and generally meaty and bbq flavours to enjoy too. 88/100 Continue reading
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