85 points
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anCnoc Blas
Spicy and challenging at full strength but hints at a good depth, for us this was interesting as presented but much more enjoyable when reduced with water. This takes water well so has the added bonus of stretching out your… Continue reading
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Ardmore 1996 Distillery Labels
Possibly my most favourite Ardmore expression I have sampled. This is reserved and massively well-balanced with a great complexity presented in such a smooth and approachable palate. Very nice. 85/100 Continue reading
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Eagle Rare 17 Year Old
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (45%, OB, 2015) Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 45% Cost: £124.95 Score: 85/100 What they say: Eagle Rare Bourbon Whiskey is masterfully crafted and carefully aged for no… Continue reading
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William Larue Weller
William Larue Weller (67.3%, OB, 2015) Category: Kentucky Wheated Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 67.3% Cost: £128.45 Score: 85/100 What they say: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2015 William Larue Weller! This stands out for being… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich 18.06.98 Ancien Regime
Bruichladdich 12 Year Old 1998 Ancien Regime (46%, OB, Feis Ile, Bourbon Casks, 2500 Bottles, 2011) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bruichladdich Distillery Bottling: Bruichladdich Feis Ile 2011 ABV: 46% Cost: £81.46 What they say: The first of two… Continue reading
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Glen Alba 34 Years Old
This is an extremely well-crafted blend which has definitely benefited from its sherry-finishing. Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 9 Years Old 2001 Select Cask 627
Actually we found this to be a rather nice single cask example from Glen Scotia. A heavy bourbon cask influence adds masses of creamy vanilla but the interplay between cask and spirit is nicely balanced and much of the odd… Continue reading
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Kilchoman 4 Years Old 2011 Madeira Cask
Kilchoman Madeira Cask Matured Matured (50%, OB, 2015) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Distillery: Kilchoman Bottling: Official ABV: 50% Cost: £82.95 What they say: This expression is our first ever Madeira Cask Matured release! We have selected just 17… Continue reading
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Glenlivet 15 Years Old French Oak Reserve
I really enjoyed this expression. I have a fondness for French Oak and I love my red wine to be particularly oaky too. It can easily be overdone and my concern was The Glenlivet spirit being too soft and gentle,… Continue reading
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Arran 17 Years Old 1996 Single Cask 1482
This one had me guessing Sherry cask all over. With the fruit, tannin, leather and chocolate – I now realise this is core Arran malt signatures mixed with a particularly active refill hogshead. Very enjoyable! 85/100 Continue reading
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