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Tullamore D.E.W. Original
Sweet fruity and plenty of toffee, reasonable depth and body. Very drinkable and hard to find flaw with – not a bad introduction to Irish whiskey. 83/100 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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Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky
Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky ~ 43% (Distell) Category: South African singe grain whisky Origin: The James Sedgwick Distillery Bottling: Distell; Bain’s ABV 43% Cost: £30 What they say: A pioneer in its own right, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is South Africa’s first… Continue reading
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Armorik Sherry Finish
Armorik Sherry Finish (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, €26.50 from Carrefour Fougères Score: 78/100 What they say: At the end of their maturation, some casks of Armorik were transferred into casks which have contained sherry to spend a few months. The natural fruitiness of Armorik is thereby enhanced by warm notes of dried fruit and prunes so characteristic of sherry. Nose: Round and… Continue reading
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EDDU Silver
EDDU Silver (40%, OB, 2013) 100% Buckwheat whisky from the Distillerie des Menhirs 40% ABV, £26.99 for 70cl Score 87/100 What they say: Land of origin EDDU means buckwheat in the Breton language. EDDU Silver belongs to the very heart of… Continue reading
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