The Naked Grouse whisky review: I’m still not convinced by this blend, it is very pleasing and all but just too polished/smooth/blendy in places that I see it as a detraction from the whole. 75/100
The Naked Grouse (40%, OB, 2018)
Dailuaine 4 Years Old 2012 Strictly Limited (46%, Carn Mor, Bourbon Barrels, 725 Bottles, 2017)
Dailuaine 4 Years Old 2012 Strictly Limited whisky review: Another ex-bourbon Dailuaine expression and this time young enough to reveal much more spirit character. Plenty of sulphur and vanilla combine to bestow a healthy dose of custard, hiding much of the unripe fruity characteristics still present in the spirit. 75/100
Craigellachie 8 Years Old 2008 Hepburn’s Choice (46%, Langside Distillers, Wine Cask Finished, 293 Bottles, 2016)
Hepburn’s Choice Craigellachie 8 Years Old 2008 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Another sulphur dominant Craigellachie but not unpleasant, a distinct lack of other flavours/aromas to the same intensity had me questioning if this was a red or white wine cask finish as nothing dominated. 75/100
The Glenrothes Alba Reserve (40%, OB, 2015)
I found this expression unimpressive, it definitely improved after breathing with some of the spirit/new make elements fading but not as complex or full-bodied as other Glenrothes expressions. 75/100
Hibiki 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014)
Whisky Review: Hibiki 12 Years Old Category: Japanese blended whisky Origin: ? Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £36.83 What they say The legendary Hibiki represents true harmony. The ideal of perfection, the […]
Great King Street Experimental Batch #TR-06 (43%, Compass Box, 2014)
Great King Street Experimental Batch #TR-06 ~ 43% (Compass Box) 43% ABV, £33 for 70cl Score: 75/100 What they say: Since the launch of the Artist’s Blend in 2011 we’ve been thinking […]
Tomatin Legacy (43%, OB, 2014)
Tomatin Legacy Highland single malt scotch whisky 43% ABV, RRP £24.99 for 70cl Score: 75/100 What they say: New to the market, this whisky is the brainchild of the new master distiller […]
Arran 16 Years Old 1997 (46%, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Marsala Finish Cask#2, 2013)
Arran 16 Years Old 1997 Cask#2 Marsala Finish ~ 46% (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 46% ABV, £63.95 available from The Whisky Exchange Score: 75/100 What they say: A 1997 vintage whisky from […]
Ardbeg Blasda (40%, OB, 2010)
Ardbeg Blasda (Official Bottling) 40% ABV, £170 for 70cl Score: 75/100 What they say: We all know Ardbeg packs a peaty punch, but if you remove some of that peat, can Ardbeg […]
Teaninich 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2013)
Teaninich 10 Years Old (Flora and Fauna) 43%ABV, £43 for 70cl Score: 75/100 What they say: Not a lot! so here is an excerpt from http://www.scottishwhiskystore.com/teaninich/ “Founded by Captain Hugh Munro […]
