70 points
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SMWS 121.65 A well-oiled Baseball glove
Interesting and reasonably pleasant, the finish was a little disappointing as this promised big flavours then fizzles out at the end. 70/100 Continue reading
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Marks & Spencer Islay 12 Years Old
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years Old (Marks & Spencer) 40% ABV, £29 for 70cl Score: 70/100 What they say: Typical characteristics of peat and smoke dominate with hints if seaweed and pepper which give this 12 year old… Continue reading
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Scallywag (Douglas Laing)
Scallywag Speyside Blended Malt Whisky (46%, Douglas Laing, 2013) 46% ABV, £36.49 from specialist whisky shops Score: 70/100 What they say: Scotland (28th October, 2013) – With over 65 years of ‘pedigree’ in the Scotch Whisky industry, leading independent Scotch… Continue reading
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Tomintoul 10 Years Old
This is a very smooth, sweet and pleasing Speyside single malt which is very enjoyable. It is mildly complex with lots of toffee and cereal flavours which are very complimentary making this a hugely easy drinker. 70/100 Continue reading
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Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old
Dalwhinnie 15 Years Old (43%, OB, 2011) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Dalwhinnie distillery Bottling: Official – Diageo ABV: 43% Cost: £35 Score 70/100 What they say: The Dalwhinnie distillery [established 1898]. From the highest distillery in Scotland,… Continue reading
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