Single malt
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Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch (57.1%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 864 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £47.95 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Distilled at Bowmore distillery in 2002 and matured for… Continue reading
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Ardbeg 10 Years Old
Classic and well-loved single malt from Ardbeg – and for good reason. Many baulk at the price-tag for this entry-level 10 year old expression, but on tasting few go back and feel they’ve been overcharged. Subtly constructed and quite complex.… Continue reading
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SMWS 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances
Glen Elgin 28 Years Old 1985 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances (44.5%, SMWS, Refill HH, 186 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.5% ABV, £91.90 Score: 92/100 What they say: Cask No. 85.26 Fragrantly perfumed, but with deeper… Continue reading
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SMWS 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink
Inchmurrin 14 Years Old 2000 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink (58.3%, SMWS, Refill Barrel, 204 Bottles, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 58.3% ABV, £53 buy from SMWS Score: 90/100 What they say: Cask No. 112.9 The nose had a bit… Continue reading
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SMWS 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Glen Ord 13 Years Old 2001 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy (59.3%, SMWS, Refill HH, 267 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 59.3% ABV, £46 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask 77.36 Colour: Fading dusk Flavour: Spicy & sweet… Continue reading
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Cardhu Gold Reserve
Cardhu Gold Reserve (40%, OB, 2014) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Cardhu Distillery Bottling: Diageo ABV: 40% Cost: £24.95 What they say The Cardhu family of Speyside single malt scotch whiskies welcomes a new member: Gold Reserve Cask… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 13 Years Old 1999 Vintage Collection
Craigellachie 13 Years Old 1999 Vintage Collection (43%, Signatory, Bourbon Barrels #142 & 143, 637 Bottles, 2012) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, £36.67 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Distilled on the 30th August 1999, this is… Continue reading
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Glenlivet 17 Years Old 1996 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Glenlivet 17 Years Old 1996 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection (46%, Signatory, 1st Fill Sherry Butt #165161, 817 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £44 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: Distilled 5th November 1996 and matured a… Continue reading
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Glen Keith 10 Years Old
Glen Keith 10 Years Old (43%, OB, 1990’s) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, £100 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Official bottling from Glen Keith, a 10 year old whisky originally released in the 1990s when the… Continue reading
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anCnoc 1975 vintage
anCnoc 1975 vintage (44.2%, OB, 1590 Bottles, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.2% ABV, £300 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: Released in February 2015 this Limited Edition Single Malt was drawn from just three casks at our… Continue reading
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