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Speyside

Speyside single malt scotch whisky

  • SMWS 9.88 A heart-starter

    Glen Grant 25 Years Old 1988 9.88 A heart-starter (55.3%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 542 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 55.3% ABV, £99 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask No. 9.88 Little aroma beyond ‘dry’ to start with: very… Continue reading

    SMWS 9.88 A heart-starter

  • SMWS 7.107 The good old days

    Longmorn 10 Years Old 2003 7.107 The good old days (60.6%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 211 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.6% ABV, £48.40 Score: 83/100 What they say: Colour: Shiny trumpet Flavour: Spicy & sweet All of… Continue reading

    SMWS 7.107 The good old days

  • Aberlour 18 Years Old 1994 Vintage Collection

    Aberlour 18 Years Old 1994 Vintage Collection (46%, Càrn Mòr, HH #4413, 720 Bottles, 2012) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Aberlour Distillery Bottling: Carn Mor (Morrison & Mackay) ABV: 46% Cost: £15 for 20cl Score: 85/100 What they… Continue reading

    Aberlour 18 Years Old 1994 Vintage Collection

  • SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries

    Glenlivet 10 Years Old 2003 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries (60.2%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 208 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £48.40 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 2.90 The nose told us that scythes had… Continue reading

    SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries

  • The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade (40%, OB, 2015) Single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Our signature single malt, smooth rich and perfectly balanced with notes of brown sugar, toasted nuts and… Continue reading

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade

  • SMWS 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens

    Glenfarclas 12 Years Old 2002 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens (57%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 235 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £46.10 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 1.186 A mellow nose with… Continue reading

    SMWS 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens

  • Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection

    Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection (54.5%, Signatory, Sherry Butt #6074, 569 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 54.5% ABV, £89.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled: 17/09/1990 Bottled: 17/02/2014 Age: 23 years Cask Type: Sherry Butt Cask… Continue reading

    Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection

  • Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof

    Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof (57%, OB, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Tasting Notes Pour yourself a dram of this beautiful golden amber single malt whisky and take a… Continue reading

    Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof

  • Glenlossie 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask

    Glenlossie-Glenlivet 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask (43.5%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 168 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 43.5% ABV, £350 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Distilled at the Glenlossie distillery in 1966 and matured in a bourbon… Continue reading

    Glenlossie 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask

  • Strathmill 12 Years Old Flora and Fauna

    Strathmill 12 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Strathmill distillery was established in 1891 in a converted grain mill. The Pied Wagtail is a… Continue reading

    Strathmill 12 Years Old Flora and Fauna