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Hazelburn 10 Years Old
Quite basic for a Campbeltown dram, not so much the dirty oily dockside/fishing boat but much more coastal, clean salt-laden air, mineralic chalk and plenty of citrus with a hint of vanilla. 84/100 Continue reading
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Dufftown 10 Years Old Original Collection
Obviously sherried and a little acetic/vinegary on the nose, more confusing on the palate but I guess as a mixture of ex-Boubon and PX sherry casks were used this threw me a little bit. Pretty safe and sound for a… Continue reading
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Glencadam 15 Years Old
Another quite light dram, of similar strength and also ex-Bourbon cask matured. remarkably the 5 years difference between this and the last were really not apparent. 83/100 Continue reading
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anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2
Another great peated expression, less sweet and floral than the 12 year old but quite mealy and full of oak wood and fruit, wood char, peat smoke and coal-tar soap. 85/100 Continue reading
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Whisky Row Rich and Spicy Blended Malt
Whisky Row Rich and Spicy Blended Malt Whisky Review: Sherry influenced but a little neutral and bland to begin with, develops with air and possibly a drop of water. very woody, tasted blind this initially reminded me of some of… Continue reading
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Tamdhu 8 Years Old 2006 Provenance 10570
Tamdhu 8 Years Old 2006 Provenance Whisky Review: A little light, possibly due to maturation in a refill cask? Very milk and vanilla rich. 80/100 Continue reading
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Dailuaine 29 Years Old 1983 Old Spiced Balm
Dailuaine 29 Years Old 1983 Old Spiced Balm Whisky Review: A superb old Dailuaine, quite light and bourbon matured unlike the sherry heavy OB, waxy rather than meaty. 88/100 Continue reading
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Glenrothes 21 Years Old 1993 Kumquat Cluster
Glenrothes 21 Years Old 1993 Kumquat Cluster Whisky Review: A superb tropical fruit and cream dessert of a whisky, reminding me of some fantastic home-made cheesecakes. 91/100 Continue reading
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Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old
Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Years Old whisky review: A fairly complex construction leave classic Islay peat and maritime influence and me guessing at distillery character, I guess the point here is to focus on some of the great characteristics of Islay… Continue reading
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Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2019
Loch Lomond The Open Special Edition 2019 Whisky Review: A lovely stone fruit nature to this with plenty of peach and apricot complemented by some great oak cask influence also. 85/100 Continue reading
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