A distinctly coastal and peated expression that reminded me of Caol Ila and a touch of Lagavulin, not surprising this is probably what this blended malt mostly consists of perhaps…? 83/100
Elements of Islay Peat (45%, Elixir Distillers, 2020)
Bulleit Rye (45%, OB, 2020)
A spiced and sweet Rye whiskey with plenty of nice fruity flavours going on, I kept finding cola, cherry cola and cherry lips sweeties in this one. 83/100
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon (45%, OB, 2020)
Perhaps a little too woody for me with a hint of dry pencil shavings, otherwise a good balance of sweet and spice. 82/100
Jack Daniels Single Barrel (45%, OB, 2020)
Another select barrel of great quality from Jack Daniels, great balance of sweet and spice, definitely one to savour on its own. 84/100
Eagle Rare 10 Years Old (45%, OB, 2020)
‘Manhattan’ like orange and bitter oak and plenty of woody brown sugar sweetness, oak and honey. 83/100
Tennessee Rye Whisky 4 Year Old Batch 3 (45%, That Boutique-y Rye Company, 331 Bottles, 2020)
Quite light on the nose with a little more punch and plenty of spices on the palate, overall quite pleasant. 80/100
Rampur Asava (45%, OB, 2020)
Another highly drinkable and delicately finished/balanced expression matching Rampur’s spirit to red wine cask influences. 85/100
Rampur Double Cask (45%, OB, 2018)
More depth and a touch more complexity, the soft tropical fruit and floral spirit nature are reserved for the finish here. 85/100
Rampur PX (45%, OB, 2016)
Core flavours still present, sweet, fruity and floral with plenty of red & dried fruits added here and a touch of chocolate from the PX finish. 84/100
Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey (45%, OB, 2020)
Approachable rye whisky, touches of spice and earth from the Rye grains but plenty of sweet vanilla and oak wood influence too, quite enjoyable. 84/100
