World Whisky
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The English Whisky Co. Chapter 14
Chapter 14 ~ 46% (The English Whisky Co.) 46% ABV, £44.95 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Classic Single Malt Whisky – Chapter 14 Chapter 14 46% ABV New Release – November 2013 1st run – Limited Edition Chapter… Continue reading
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Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve
The Yamazaki Distillers Reserve (43%, OB, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Yamazaki distillery Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £40 What they say Check out the beautiful Yamazaki website The new Yamazaki is born of the meeting of a… Continue reading
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Alberta Premium 25 Years Old 100% Rye Whisky
Alberta Premium 25 Years Old 100% Rye Whisky ~ 40% (Alberta Distillers, Beam/Suntory) 40% ABV, C$30 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: This whiskey is made by Alberta Distillers in the heart of Canada’s rye-growing country – where cold… Continue reading
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Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack ~ 40% (Jack Daniels Distillery) 40% ABV, £30 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Just like Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Gentleman Jack is charcoal mellowed before going into the barrel. Gentleman Jack,… Continue reading
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South Island 21 Years Old
South Island 21 Years Old Single Malt New Zealand Whisky (New Zealand Whisky Company) 40% ABV, £108.50 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Our flagship Single Malt Whisky marked the re-birth of Single Malt Whisky for our company. We’ve… Continue reading
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Balcones 5th Anniversary Brimstone Resurrection
Review: Balcones 5th Anniversary Brimstone Resurrection (60.5%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan corn whiskey Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 60.5% Cost: ? Score: 90/100 What they say: One fateful day, an accident happened at the Balcones distillery in Waco, Texas.… Continue reading
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Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Resurrection Cask Finish
Review: Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Resurrection Cask Finish (58.3%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan malt whiskey Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 58.3% Cost: £115 for 750ml Score: 86/100 What they say: A limited edition bottling of Balcones Texas straight… Continue reading
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Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Rumble Cask Reserve Finish
Review: Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Rumble Cask Reserve Finish (57.5%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan malt whiskey Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 57.5% Cost: £115 for 750ml Score: 92/100 What they say: Released as part of the Balcones fifth… Continue reading
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Balcones 5th Anniversary Bourbon Cask 2
Review: Balcones 5th Anniversary Bourbon Cask 2 (65.7%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan bourbon whiskey Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Offical ABV: 65.7% Cost: £125 for 750ml Score: 91/100 What they say: The second of four single barrel bourbons from Balcones, released… Continue reading
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Balcones Rumble Cask Reserve Special Release
Balcones Rumble Cask Reserve Special Release (58.5%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan wildflower honey, turbinado sugar and wild fig spirit Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 58.5% Cost: $82.99 for 750ml (US) Score: 88/100 What they say: While making the rounds… Continue reading
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