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The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.1 whisky review: I found this a little hot and spirity at cask strength (as presented 60.6% ABV) but this expression takes water well and reveals a robust malty body. Some great flavours developing here but perhaps… Continue reading
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Steel Bonnets
Steel Bonnets Blended English and Scotch malt whisky review: A robust blended malt, I’m guessing a healthy influence of sherry cask maturation involved in some of the components at least due to the influences on the palate of orange, herbal,… Continue reading
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Dalwhinnie 2002 Distillers Edition
Dalwhinnie 2002 Distillers Edition whisky review: Better than the standard Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old for me but then again I do like sherry-influenced whisky. This has more depth than the standard expression but is still wrapped in a light creaminess.… Continue reading
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Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira Cask
Laphroaig Cairdeas Madeira Cask whisky review: A long sweet twist on your standard Laphroaig, the Madeira cask finish certainly isn’t dominant but the sweetness pervades both the smoke and spice. Undulates across the palate as flavours fight for dominance but… Continue reading
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Smooth Ambler Contradiction
Smooth Ambler Contradiction whiskey review: An interesting concept and combination. I guess Bourbon and blending (scotch whisky style) come together here and create something greater than the sum of its parts, as all great blends should. There is a lightness… Continue reading
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FEW Rye
FEW Rye review: A rather well-balanced and drinkable Rye (dare I call it Whiskey?), not too spicy with plenty of fruity elements this is good enough to drink neat or has mileage for mixing into cocktails and longer drinks if… Continue reading
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Strathisla 13 Year Old 2003 The Distillery Reserve Collection
Strathisla 13 Year Old 2003 The Distillery Reserve Collection (58.3%, OB, 1st Fill Sherry Butt # 62274, 654 Bottles, 2017) Category: Speyside single malt Scotch Whisky Origin: Strathisla Distillery Bottling: Chivas Brothers, Cask 62274 ABV: 58.3% Cost: £70 What they… Continue reading
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Old Pulteney Pentland Skerries
Old Pulteney Pentland Skerries (46%, OB, 2013) Whisky Review Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Pulteney Distillery Bottling: Inver House Distillers Ltd. ABV: 46% Cost: £67.62 What they say: Old Pulteney Pentland Skerries Encased in striking purple packaging, this design features… Continue reading
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Old Pulteney Dunnet Head
Old Pulteney Dunnet Head (46%, OB, 2013) Whisky Review Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Pulteney Distillery Bottling: Inver House Distillers Ltd. ABV: 46% Cost: £69.74 What they say: Old Pulteney Dunnet Head Matured in a combination of European and American… Continue reading
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FEW Rye
FEW Rye (46.5%, OB, 2017) Category: US Rye Whiskey Origin: FEW Distillery Bottling: FEW ABV: 46.5% Cost: £66.95 What they say: Bear witness to the revival of rye. Born of the hearty grain, our generous rye content is married with… Continue reading
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