The Whiskyphiles

Single malt

  • Imperial 16 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

    Imperial 16 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection (46%, Signatory, HHs #50324+50325, 739 Bottles, 2012) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £39.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: From Signatory’s Un-Chillfiltered range, this Imperial was distilled on the… Continue reading

    Imperial 16 Years Old 1995 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection

  • SMWS 4.202 Salt and pepper

    Highland Park 27 Years Old 1986 4.202 Salt and pepper (45.1%, SMWS, Refill HH, 261 Bottles, 2015) Island single malt scotch whisky 45.1% ABV, £126 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 4.202 We found ourselves in a garden shed… Continue reading

    SMWS 4.202 Salt and pepper

  • SMWS 44.63 Zesty, zingy and alive

    Craigellachie 15 Years Old 1999 44.63 Zesty, zingy and alive (55.4%, SMWS, Refill Butt, 261 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 55.4% ABV, £49.20 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask 44.63 Colour: Pale straw Flavour: Light & delicate The… Continue reading

    SMWS 44.63 Zesty, zingy and alive

  • SMWS 35.121 You make me feel (mighty real)

    Glen Moray 12 Years Old 2001 35.121 You make me feel (mighty real) (57.9%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 235 Bottles, 2014) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glen Moray Distillery Bottling:Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 35.121 ABV: 57.9%… Continue reading

    SMWS 35.121 You make me feel (mighty real)

  • SMWS 73.68 Summer landscape with woods

    Aultmore 16 Years Old 1998 73.68 Summer landscape with woods (55.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 232 Bottles, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 55.6% ABV, £54.50 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 73.68 The nose rested on foundations of… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.68 Summer landscape with woods

  • Glenfarclas 105

    Glenfarclas 105 (60%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky Glenfarclas distillery 60% ABV, £46.50 f Score: 86/100 What they say A great whisky holding all the flavours of all the Glenfarclas in one glass. Being so warming, this is… Continue reading

    Glenfarclas 105

  • SMWS 72.36 Holy moly!

    Miltonduff 31 Years Old 1981 72.36 Holy moly! (44.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 51 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.6% ABV, £169 Score: 91/100 What they say: Cask No. 72.36 Holy moly! – passion-fruit and kiwi on polished… Continue reading

    SMWS 72.36 Holy moly!

  • Aberlour 19 Years Old 1995 Wine Cask

    I’m stuggling to think of a better combination of whisky and cask than this example. The beautiful soft sweetness of Aberlour’s honeyed apples in Sweet (vin liquoreux) White Bordeaux such as Sauternes giving a zesty sweetness and a little salt… Continue reading

    Aberlour 19 Years Old 1995 Wine Cask

  • SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven

    Port Charlotte 12 Years Old 2002 127.42 Peat freak heaven (63%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 127 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 63% ABV, £61.30 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask 127.42 Colour: Dull amber Flavour: Heavily Peated The… Continue reading

    SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven

  • Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection St Joseph Wood Finish ~ 45% (Gordon & MacPhail) Island single malt scotch whisky 45% ABV, £55 for 70cl Score: 92/100 What they say: Colour: Dark Amber. WITHOUT WATER: Nose: Sweet wine influences… Continue reading

    Ledaig 19 Years Old 1993 Private Collection