World Whisky
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Hibiki 17 Years Old
Hibiki 17 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014) 43% ABV, £89 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: 17 Years. Elegant. Poised. Slowly revealing a clear yet complex equilibrium. Color: amber Nose: peach, apricot, melon, rose, lily, lemon leaf Palate: toffee,… Continue reading
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Hibiki 12 Years Old
Hibiki 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014) Category: Japanese blended whisky Origin: ? Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £36.83 What they say The legendary Hibiki represents true harmony. The ideal of perfection, the paragon of ‘The Art of Japanese… Continue reading
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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur ~ 35% (Jack Daniels Distillery) 35% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Introduced as the brand’s first flavored variation. With hints of honey and a naturally smooth finish, its taste is… Continue reading
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Mackmyra Special:08 Handplockat
Mackmyra Special:08 Handplockat ~ 46% (Mackmyra) 46% ABV, £76 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: Mackmyra Special:08 is a delicious, spicy, Swedish malt whisky with a floral and fruity character. This whisky is made from our Elegant recipe that… Continue reading
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Mackmyra First Edition
Mackmyra First Edition ~ 46.1% (Mackmyra) 46.1% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: We pursued our dreams and created the first Swedish malt Whisky. A Whisky that carries new experiences. Roasted Swedish oak, a hint of vanilla and… Continue reading
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Yamazaki 12 Years Old
Yamazaki 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Yamazaki distillery Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £64.79 What they say Yamazaki is Suntory’s flagship single malt, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aroma. From Yamazaki was… Continue reading
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Potter Distilling Company 24 Years Old 1990 Indian Corn Whisky
Potter Distilling Company 24 Years Old 1990 Indian Corn Whisky (56.5%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Barrel, 124 Bottles, 2014) 56.5% ABV, £67.50 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A very intriguing independent bottling of whisky made with Indian Corn, distilled by… Continue reading
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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55
Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55 (55%, OB, 2012) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Karuizawa distillery Bottling: Karuizawa, OB ABV: 55% Cost: £61.34 What they say Whisky from the closed distillery of Karuizawa in Japan is fairly in demand these… Continue reading
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Yoichi 12 Years Old
Yoichi 12 Years Old (45% , OB, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Yoichi distillery Bottling: Nikka, OB ABV: 45% Cost: £71.85 What they say Yoichi (founded in 1934) The North of Japan The northern island of Hokkaido is… Continue reading
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Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2012
Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2012 (48.2%, OB, 3000 Bottles, 2012) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Yamazaki distillery Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 48.2% Cost: £68.15 What they say Limited to 1000 bottles in the UK market What I say Dram #… Continue reading
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