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Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky
Blind-tasted – Reasonably simple definite corn-led grain whisky with bourbon-oak maturation, possibly from somewhere with a slightly warmer climate, I guessed a grain or pot-still Irish whiskey due to the sweet and spiced nature. 83/100 Continue reading
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anCnoc 12 Years Old
A good & classic anCnoc expression, quite flavourful and rich even presented at 40% ABV with lots of dessert-led fruit and sweetness. 84/100 Continue reading
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Islay Mist 8 Year Old Amontillado Napoleon Finish
Islay Mist 8 Year Old Amontillado Napoleon Finish Whisky Review: While there are some full flavoured malts in here – and I suspect a very good helping of Caol Ila in particular there was also something drawing the palate back… Continue reading
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Green Isle
Green Isle Whisky Review: A great blend predominated by a distinct coastal Islay character, plenty of fruity apples and also lots of vanilla and oak influence here too. 84/100 Continue reading
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Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados
Boulard La Cuvée Vincent Calvados Calvados Review: A lovely mixture of soft, baked apples with peppery oak wood spice with some fruity and sour notes too. 84/100 Continue reading
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Loch Lomond Signature
Loch Lomond Signature Whisky Review: A very well constructed blend, sweet and sour, more than a touch of dusty oak and plenty of sherry influence. This feels like a blended whisky designed to be taken neat. 83/100 Continue reading
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Ducastaing 1975 Bas Armagnac
Ducastaing 1975 Bas Armagnac Review: Gently spiced, rich dried fruit and tannic oak, well rounded and drinkable. 85/100 Continue reading
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Chauffe Coeur Reserve VSOP Calvados
Chauffe Coeur Reserve VSOP Calvados Calvados Review: Deliciously tart fruit and spicy oak wood, becomes chocolatey, a great aperitif as it is light in both body and palate. 86/100 Continue reading
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Courvoisier VSOP
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Review: Subtle and silky smooth, this is full of caramelised apples and oak wood with a nice touch of herbality. 80/100 Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A classic expression from Glenfiddich with a huge hit of fruity and fresh pears on the nose that travels throughout this whisky. Expertly constructed using American and Sherry oak casks. I… Continue reading
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