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Bunnahabhain 16 Years Old 1997 Cask Strength Collection
Bunnahabhain 16 Years Old 1997 Heavily Peated 5512 (50.3%, Signatory, Heavily Peated, HH #5512, 285 Bottles, 2014) 50.3% ABV, £79.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled on 11/12/1997 and matured in a single hogshead cask #5512 this produced 285 bottles on… Continue reading
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As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9%
As We Get It Highland Whisky 67.9% (Ian MacLeod & Co. Ltd.) 67.9% ABV, £43.50 Score: 84/100 What they say: ‘As We Get It’ Single Malt Scotch Whiskies ‘Straight From The Cask’ A well-respected brand in Scotland, these unique and quirky… Continue reading
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Ardbeg Bourbon Cask
Sadly not actually for sale, I really enjoyed this Ardbeg cask sample, the only drawback was the peat smoke on the nose had a slightly smoldering ash or dirty ashtray quality (more akin to Caol Ila peaty influence) though the palate and… Continue reading
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SMWS 26.96 Le Trou Normand
Clynelish 10 Years Old 2003 26.96 Le Trou Normand (61.4%, SMWs, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 233 Bottles, 2014) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Clynelish distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 26.96 Le Trou Normand ABV: 61.4% ABV,… Continue reading
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Glen Spey 21 Years Old 1991 Dimensions
Glen Spey 21 Years Old 1991 Dimensions (54.3%, Duncan Taylor, Cask #800826, 260 Bottles, 2013) 54.3% ABV, £90 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Dimensions is a super-premium collection highlighting the multi-dimensional nature of the Duncan Taylor Portfolio. The… Continue reading
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Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition
Caol Ila 2001 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, C-si; 9-473, 2013) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Caol Ila distillery Bottling: Diageo, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £45 What they say Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation… Continue reading
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Tormore 14 Years Old
Yes, this is a very enjoyable digestif type whisky. Complex and reasonably full-bodied with a range of interesting fruit and caramelised sugar flavours before that refreshing peppermint cream ending. A moreish sipping whisky with a final cleansing effect on the… Continue reading
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Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Lasanta
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Years Old (46%, OB, 2nd Edition, Oloroso Finish, 2011) 46% ABV, £35-45 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Elegant but full bodied this whisky has spent ten years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before… Continue reading
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Glenmorangie 10 Years Old Original
It is incredibly smooth and drinkable. It is enjoyably not too sweet or challenging. Heather honey and fruits dominate in what is quite a subtly complicated whisky. Always room for more of this on my whisky shelf. 84/100 Continue reading
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The Glenrothes 1998 Vintage
Pleasant dram, smooth and sweet and a little lemony, but for me not as much bang per buck as the Glenrothes Select Reserve on which I would rather spend my money. 84/100 Continue reading
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