World Whisky
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Waterford Bannow Island 1.2
Salty and oily fish with a dash of lemon juice – not flavours I’m really looking for in a whisky. Whilst Terroir-driven whiskey may be a fantastical experiment/marketing hack to sell Waterford they seriously need to improve their output to… Continue reading
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Midleton Very Rare 2020
My first introduction to Midleton Very Rare and very enjoyable it is. Combining elements of grain whiskey and pot still from Midleton distillery. The result is light and refreshing, fruity ditillate-led expression. 87/100 Continue reading
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Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whisky Review: Another sample at Elijah Craig small batch and yet further disappointment, sadly this just doesn’t cut it like the 12yo did. 78/100 Continue reading
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Hakushu 12 Years Old
Hakushu 12 Years Old Whisky Review: Definitely the green/woody expression I remember but with perhaps a much more noticeable smoke element, minerality and sharper resolution of herbal notes – but perhaps this is just the benefit of a much more… Continue reading
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Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2
Mackmyra 5 Years Old Batch 2 Whisky Review: Deliciously floral and fruity, I love Makmyra’s quirky nature and this has it in droves despite the simple cask maturation. 86/100 Continue reading
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Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1
Penderyn 6 Years Old Batch 1 Whisky Review: Syrupy and sweet, very drinkable but also very spiced on the palate. Contains an odd soapiness before the sherried fruits arrive. An odd little number indeed. 84/100 Continue reading
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The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita
The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita Whisky Review: Very drinkable, a good intensity of aromas and flavours. This reminds me a lot of a good oaky and fruity red wine, perhaps the most easily approachable/drinkable expression so far from the Lakes Distillery.… Continue reading
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Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend
Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend Whisky Review: A little oily and buttery for my liking on the palate but carries a good sweetness and reasonable diversity of flavours. 80/100 Continue reading
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Lambay Single Malt
Lambay Single Malt Whisky Review: A lovely dram, full of ‘green’ fruits, kiwi, banana and coconut, there are hints of tannic oak wood and woody sugars that along with some of these fruits may have developed from the Cognac cask… Continue reading
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Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here… Continue reading
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