Speyside
Speyside single malt scotch whisky
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The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Years Old
The Singleton of Dufftown 12 year old single malt scotch whisky (40%, OB, 2015) Dufftown Distillery – Diageo 40% ABV £32.45 Score: 83/100 What they say: THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN 12 YEAR OLD This smooth, naturally rich single malt whisky… Continue reading
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The Singleton of Dufftown Sunray
The Singleton of Dufftown Sunray (40%, OB, 2015) Dufftown Distillery – Diageo 40% ABV £39.89 Score: 82/100 What they say: THE SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN SUNRAY A smooth and elegant example of Dufftown’s honeyed intensity, golden and rich on the palate… Continue reading
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Glenfarclas Springs
Glenfarclas Springs ~ 46% (J & G Grant) Glenfarclas Distillery – J & G Grant 46% ABV £35.85 Score: 83/100 What they say: Part of The Legend of Speyside trilogy released for the German market, Springs honours the role of… Continue reading
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Mortlach Rare Old
Mortlach Rare Old (43.4%, OB, 2015) Mortlach Distillery – Diageo 43.4% ABV £54.28 Score: 67/100 What they say: Nose: Reserved and discreet, first showing a ripe fruity tang of red plum, peach and blackberry. A dryer note in the smooth,… Continue reading
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The Glenrothes Alba Reserve
I found this expression unimpressive, it definitely improved after breathing with some of the spirit/new make elements fading but not as complex or full-bodied as other Glenrothes expressions. 75/100 Continue reading
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Benriach 10 Years Old
Benriach 10 Years Old (43%, OB, 1990’s) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: BenRiach distillery Bottling: Seagrams ABV: 43% Cost: £54 (auction) What they say Official 10 Years Old bottling from Benriach distillery whilst under Seagrams ownership. Only a… Continue reading
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Mortlach 14 Years Old 1999 Vintage Collection
Mortlach 14 Years Old 1999 Vintage Collection (43%, Signatory, HHs #7902 & 7903, 843 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, £35 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: This is a 14 year old expression, distilled by… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 23 Years Old
Craigellachie 23 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £330 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 17 Years Old
Craigellachie 17 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £80.95 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great rivers, the Fiddich… Continue reading
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Craigellachie 13 Years Old
Craigellachie 13 Years Old (46%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £41.95 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Craigellachie distillery sits nestled in the heart of Speyside atop a rock overlooking the confluence of two great rivers, the Fiddich… Continue reading
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