Single malt
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Williamson 6 Years Old 2010 Strictly Limited
Delicious *Laphroaig* briny peat smoke and sweetened sherried maltiness at its finest. These Islay whiskies really do drink well young before the peat influence dissipates with over-maturation. 87/100 Continue reading
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Glentauchers 17 Years Old Batch 2
A very nice example of standard Glentauchers output, carries some good malt, toffee and fruit and those more uncommon herbal and spice notes too. 83/100 Continue reading
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The Singleton of Auchroisk 1976
Light bodied at 40% and smooth but with an entertaining toffee/coffee/chocolate flavour profile going on and a good taste of malty barley, some oak aging too, this seemed akin to many a good blend and I wonder if this expression… Continue reading
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Balvenie 14 Years Old 2002 Peat Week
A rather closed nose opens slowly to reveal a monotone and dry whisky, hints of ripe bananas and honey elude to Balvenie’s sweet spirit character but mostly this tastes of peat but not particularly phenolic, a little nutty perhaps, there… Continue reading
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BenRiach 30 Years Old Authenticus
Post prandial in a very conventional way, full-bodied and filling with heathery peat influence and finishes like a wafer thin mint followed by a cigar in a deep leather armchair, had me thinking of Mr Creosote from Monty Python’s The… Continue reading
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BenRiach 21 Years Old
A deliciously decadent dram full of dessert-like flavours enhanced with a sharpness from some of the fruit and gingery spice. 90/100 Continue reading
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Glenglassaugh Peated Port Wood Finish
Glenglassaugh Peated Port Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2017) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenglassaugh Distillery Bottling: Brown-Forman ABV: 46% Cost: £60 What they say: PEATED PORT WOOD FINISH Glenglassaugh’s waves of fruit and smoke are amplified in Peated Port… Continue reading
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Glenglassaugh Port Wood Finish
Glenglassaugh Port Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2017) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenglassaugh Distillery Bottling: Brown-Forman ABV: 46% Cost: £55 What they say: PORT WOOD FINISH The elemental freshness of our coastal spirit is invigorated in Glenglassaugh Port Wood… Continue reading
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Glenglassaugh PX Sherry Wood Finish
Glenglassaugh Pedro Ximenéz Sherry Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2017) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenglassaugh Distillery Bottling: Brown-Forman ABV: 46% Cost: £55 What they say: PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY WOOD FINISH The luscious sweetness of our full-bodied spirit is intensified… Continue reading
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Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Wood Finish
Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2017) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenglassaugh Distillery Bottling: Brown-Forman ABV: 46% Cost: £60 What they say: PEATED VIRGIN OAK WOOD FINISH The sweet earthiness of our coastal peated spirit is… Continue reading
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