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Ardbeg Auriverdes
Not a classic Ardbeg peat-monster but actually quite subtle. Plenty of chocolate and possibly teetering on leaving my palate likes with a presentation of liquorice and aniseed towards the end (though I don’t seem to have specifically disliked this whisky for it).… Continue reading
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The One Blend
The One Blended British whisky 40% ABV, £29.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: The ONE is a unique blend of exceptional whiskies from the British Isles. Each has its own distinctive characteristics, resulting in a whisky of intriguing complexity. There… Continue reading
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Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
Review: Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon ~ 50% (Four Roses) Category: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Four Roses Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 50% ABV Cost: £40 for 70 cl Score: 84/100 What they say: SINGLE BARREL A premium Single Barrel Bourbon… Continue reading
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Nikka Black 8 Years Old
Nikka Black 8 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Blended Japanese whisky 40% ABV, €26.95 from E. Leclerc Score: 84/100 What they say: Featuring the “King of Blenders”, this very recognizable label has been a staple of the Japanese whisky shelves… Continue reading
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Taketsuru 12 Years Old Pure Malt
Taketsuru 12 Years Old Pure Malt (40%, OB, 2015) Blended Japanese malt whisky 40% ABV Score: 84/100 What they say: Fresh and balanced, the 12 year old Taketsuru bottling is a perfect entry point into the world of Japanese whisky.… Continue reading
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Allt-á-Bhainne 1996 Connoisseurs Choice
Very good with Pumpkin Pie! 84/100 Continue reading
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Bowmore 11 Years Old 2003 Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection
Bowmore 11 Years Old 2003 Authentic Collection (58.7%, Bourbon HH, 240 Bottles, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 58.7% ABV £47.70 for 70 cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled in 2003 at Bowmore distillery this was matured for 11… Continue reading
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Highland Park 22 Years Old 1992 Sherry Cask
Highland Park 22 Years Old 1992 Sherry Cask (59.6%, Cadenheads, 234 Bottles, 2014) Island single malt scotch whisky 59.6% ABV £96 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled at Highland Park distillery in 1992, bottled in December 2014, 234… Continue reading
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SMWS 129.3 Unwind and set your watch to Islay Time
Kilchoman 4 Years Old 2008 129.3 Unwind and set your watch to Islay Time (60.2%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 256 Bottles, 2013) Islay single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £75 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 129.3 What… Continue reading
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SMWS 46.26 Killer Bee Surf Wax
Glenlossie 21 Years Old 1992 46.26 Killer Bee Surf Wax (54.4%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 238 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 54.4% ABV, £76.60 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 46.26 We all imagined sitting in… Continue reading
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