Oxford Artisan
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Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 5 Red Red Rye
Another rich and cereal led expression as I’ve come to expect from TOAD’s Rye expressions. This is up there with the best of them (possibly Batch 1). The cask combination delivers ginger beer and jammy black fruits and of course… Continue reading
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Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 4 The Graduate
Another solid Rye expression from TOAD, perhaps more of the Rye spice to the fore here – this didn’t feel as cask-complex as previous expressions and more raw spirit nature shines because of it. 84/100 Continue reading
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Heritage Corn Whisky
Quite light & vanillic a nice mixture of sweet and spiced from the grains without being overly oily/buttery. I’m relishing what this will be like with a little more time in the cask. 82/100 Continue reading
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Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 3
A much sweeter expression than the previous batches, highlights the more herbal, floral and spiced nature of the Rye grains used. A touch minty in places but really the Rye spice is highlighted in the finish. Continue reading
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Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 2
Quite fresh and minty, there is a definite red and black fruit nature contributed by the Port casks, this diminishes slightly the cereal nature I discovered in Batch 1 but reveals much more sweet fruit and butterscotch. Continue reading
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Oxford Rye Whisky Batch 1
Delicious, not as spicy as anticipated, this is delivered with a lovely sweetness and plenty of cereal nature and is well textured on the palate. 85/100 Continue reading
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New Make Rye Spirit 2019 Harvest
Very drinkable new make spirit when presented at 45% ABV. Continue reading
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