Heaven Hill 9 Years Old American Whiskey whisky review: Too spicy initially on the palate, a little too oily/buttery and really not sweet enough for my liking. 75/100
Heaven Hill 9 Years Old American Whiskey Batch 1 (48.4%, TBWC, 1177 Bottles, 2018)
Kininvie 3 Years Old Blend KVSB003 (48.2%, OB, 2019)
Kininvie KVSB003 blended scotch whisky review: Better than the single malt but not as good as the single grain.. There was still far too much of the weirdly fake/plastic lemon citrus flavour and way too much spice in the spirit which I suspect derives more from the single malt than the single grain component. I likely won’t be drinking much more of this one straight either. 75/100
The Naked Grouse (40%, OB, 2018)
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
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 […]
