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Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Nectar D’Or
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or (46%, OB, 2nd Edition, Sauternes Finish, 2011) 46% ABV, £35-£40 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Great to see French casks that actually complement a whisky – so rare! An exercise in outrageously good sweet-dry balancing”… Continue reading
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The Speyside 13 Years Old Glenkeir Treasure Selection
The Speyside 13 year old Glenkeir Treasure Selection (The Whisky Shop) 40% ABV, £21 for 20cl; £40 for 50cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A citrus light nose welcomes this whisky but this is just the beginning of a more… Continue reading
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Lochside 13 Years Old 1991 Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Lochside 13 Years Old 1991 Connoisseurs Choice 43% (Gordon and MacPhail) 43% ABV, £50 Score: 82/100 What they say: From: http://www.gordonandmacphail.com/connoisseurs-choice/connoisseurs-choice-lochside-distilled-1991-strength-43-67.html Lochside Distillery began life as a brewery in the 1890s. After closing in the 1950s the site was bought by… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old
For a standard expression and at this price point I would be more than happy to buy the Glenfiddich 12 year Old – simply what is their not to like about this single malt? However it has a few older… Continue reading
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Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve
Caol Ila Stitchell Reserve Unpeated Style (59.6%, OB, Special Releases, 2013) 59.6% ABV, £70 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: A limited edition, natural cask strength single malt. From Caol Ila, an active distillery on the Isle of Islay.… Continue reading
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Glendronach 12 Years Old Original
GlenDronach 12 Year Old Original (43%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Benriach Distillery Company ABV: 43% Cost: £39.43 What they say: This superb richly sherried single malt is matured for at least 12… Continue reading
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Tobermory 10 Years Old
Tobermory 10 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2012) 46.3% ABV, ~£26 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: For those fortunate enough to uncover it, here lies a gem of a whisky. The Tobermory 10yo is an exquisitely handcrafted single malt… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old
Bunnahabhain 12 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2011) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bunnahabhain distillery Bottling: Distell ABV: 46.3% Cosy: £37.98 What they say: Bunnahabhain is not a typical, heavily peated, smoke-filled Islay – instead it lets the sea… Continue reading
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