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Tomatin 12 Years Old
Tomatin 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV [may be rising to 43% next year], RRP £33.99 for 70cl. Score: 81/100 What they say: The Tomatin 12 year old has been the flagship malt for the distillery… Continue reading
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Mortlach 26 Years Old 1987 Adelphi Selection
Mortlach 26 Years Old 1987 [Cask #3102] – Adelphi Selection ~ 57% (Adelphi) 57% ABV, £85 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: A 1987 vintage Mortlach from independent bottlers Adelphi. This was aged for 26 years in cask 3102… Continue reading
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Deanston Batch 2
Deanston Batch 2 (49.6%, That Boutique-y Whisky Company, 248 Bottles, 2014) 49.6% ABV, £59.95 Score: 81/100 What they say: Batch 2 of That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s bottling of Deanston single malt features a comic book-style label showing the stills being… Continue reading
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Macallan Gold
The Macallan Gold 1824 Series Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: The Macallan Distillery Bottling: Edrington ABV: 40% Cost: £36.95 What they say: The Macallan Gold – Exclusively matured in sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. The Macallan 1824… Continue reading
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Glenlivet 18 Years Old
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 43% ABV, £50 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: Character: The balanced and elegant one Colour: Old gold with apricot hues Nose: Rich fruit aromas and toffee notes Palate: Wonderfully balanced, with bursts of… Continue reading
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Penderyn Sherrywood
Penderyn Sherrywood (46%, OB, 2012) 46% ABV, £35 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: A rich fruity single malt whisky derived from a combination of whisky matured in bourbon barrels and dry Oloroso sherry casks. One of Wales’ favourite… Continue reading
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Fettercairn Fasque
Fettercairn Fasque (42%, OB, 2012) NAS, 42% ABV £40 for 70cl Score 81/100 What they say: Founded by Sir Alexander Ramsay in 1824 on his family’s Fasque Estate, Fettercairn is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Staying true… Continue reading
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