A simply delicious Fettercairn, stated as a cask selected by Samaroli but had me wondering if this was one they had matured themselves in Virgin oak? Floral and fruity and plenty of New Make Spirit characteristics made this distinctly Fettercairn – tropical fruits in syrup. 88/100
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
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
Perhaps a little too woody for me with a hint of dry pencil shavings, otherwise a good balance of sweet and spice. 82/100
Another select barrel of great quality from Jack Daniels, great balance of sweet and spice, definitely one to savour on its own. 84/100
‘Manhattan’ like orange and bitter oak and plenty of woody brown sugar sweetness, oak and honey. 83/100
Quite light on the nose with a little more punch and plenty of spices on the palate, overall quite pleasant. 80/100
Another highly drinkable and delicately finished/balanced expression matching Rampur’s spirit to red wine cask influences. 85/100
More depth and a touch more complexity, the soft tropical fruit and floral spirit nature are reserved for the finish here. 85/100
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
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