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The Norfolk Farmers
The Norfolk Farmers (40%, English Whisky Co., 2016) Category: English Grain Whisky Origin: St George’s Distillery Bottling: The English Whisky Company ABV: 45% Cost: £45.77 What they say: The Norfolk – Farmers. Single Grain Whisky. This is a very unique and… Continue reading
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The Kracken Black Spiced Rum
The Kracken Black Spiced Rum Category: Carribean Black Spiced Rum ABV: 40% Cost: £25.63 What they say: As it is told, The Kraken Rum is an imported rum from the Caribbean blended with secret spices. Named for the sea beast… Continue reading
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Loch Lomond Single Grain
Loch Lomond Single Grain (46%, OB, 2016) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery Bottling: Loch Lomond Group ABV: 46% Cost: £31.32 What they say: Loch Lomond Single Grain Whisky is carefully distilled using only the finest malted… Continue reading
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Haig Club Clubman
Haig Club Clubman (40%, OB, 2016) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Cameronbridge Distillery Bottling: Diageo ABV: 40% Cost: £23.33 from Master of Malt What they say: Haig Club™ Single Grain Scotch Whisky expands range with new innovation in partnership… Continue reading
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Ordha Meas 2003
Ordha Meas 2003 (46%, Murray McDavid, 2016) Category: Blended scotch whisky Origin: ? Bottling: Murray McDavid – Crafted Blend ABV: 46% Cost: £TBA Score: 80/100 What they say: Crafted Blend ÒRDHA • MEAS 2003 Autumn 2015 Our Òrdha Meas blend… Continue reading
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SMWS G10.3 Promises sweet indulgences
Strathclyde 24 Years Old 1988 G10.3 Promises sweet indulgences (59.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 171 Bottles, 2013) Category: Single grain scotch whisky Origin: Strathclyde distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask G10.3 Promises sweet indulgences ABV: 59.6% Cost: ~ £70… Continue reading
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Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Hibiki Japanese Harmony (43%, OB, 2015) Category: Blended Japanese whisky Distillery: Various, but likely to include Yamazaki, Hakushu (Malt) and Chita (Grain) Bottling: Official ABV: 43% Cost: £49.99 What they say: Hibiki Japanese Harmony encapsulates the harmony that exists between… Continue reading
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Bushmills Original
Bushmills Original (40%, OB, 2015) Category: Blended, triple-distilled Irish whiskey Origin: Bushmills Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 40% Cost: £19.22 Score: 80/100 What they say: Bushmills‚ the golden member of the family. It’s a blend of triple distilled single malt whiskey… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 10 Years Old
Gentle and light and a little fruity, nothing spectacular – interesting nutty and slightly salty notes in here I’d like to see develop as we move on up the age-statements. 80/100 Continue reading
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Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch (57.1%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 864 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £47.95 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Distilled at Bowmore distillery in 2002 and matured for… Continue reading
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