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  • Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke

    I enjoyed this one much more than the first release. Remarkable similarity in my comments – Promises Islay but doesn’t have the weight/structure or malty backbone to deliver it. This expression has lots of sweet fruitiness to balance the dry… Continue reading

    Ailsa Bay 1.2 Sweet Smoke
  • Tullibardine 2012 The Firkin 49

    This Tullibardine has a lovely mouthfeel, smooth then zesty, much of the sherry influence from the finish comes later on the palate. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Aultmore 2010 The Firkin Rare

    Another great combination of distillate and cask again here from The Firkin Whisky Company. Loving the soft red fruits in this expression, soft, gentle and subtle so as not to hide the core distillate flavours. 85/100 Continue reading

    Aultmore 2010 The Firkin Rare
  • Benrinnes 2008 The Firkin Ten

    The result of combining Benrinnes distillate with ex-Madeira cask is a quite light and almost effervescent whisky. Sweet and peachy from the Madeira wine influence and deliciously spiced towards the end of the palate. 83/100 Continue reading

    Benrinnes 2008 The Firkin Ten
  • Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: Odd, fruity and metallic, earthy, nothing in any one direction but clearly unbalanced, but I still quite like it. 85/100 Continue reading

    Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8