A delicious blend full of cereal, stone fruits and leather a marriage of a good base and plenty of French oak cask influence here, nice and chewy. 85/100
Egan’s Centenary (46%, OB, 2019)
anCnoc Peatheart Batch 2 (46%, OB, 2020)
Another great peated expression, less sweet and floral than the 12 year old but quite mealy and full of oak wood and fruit, wood char, peat smoke and coal-tar soap. 85/100
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish (59.8%, OB, Ruby Port Cask #3/10/4, 825 Bottles, 2012)
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old 1990 Ruby Port Cask Finish Whisky Review: An impressive colour and palate to match. Quite woody and challenging initially, needs to breathe or a drop of water to relax it a little. An unforgettable single cask expression from Ben Nevis. 85/100
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 (48.9%, TBWC, 931 Bottles, 2019)
Ben Nevis 21 Years Old Batch 8 Whisky Review: Odd, fruity and metallic, earthy, nothing in any one direction but clearly unbalanced, but I still quite like it. 85/100
Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados (40%. OB, 2019)
Pere Magloire XO Pays d’Auge Calvados Calvados Review: Super mellow and smooth, hints of floral sandalwood, oak and apple. 85/100
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition (53%, OB, 5175 Bottles, 2018)
Writers Tears Cask Strength 2018 Edition whisky review: An interesting foray into cask strength Irish Whisky. Approachable at presentation strength and just that little bit more flavourful and intense on the palate. Thankfully everything is soft and well presented here making this very drinkable and enjoyable. 85/100
Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask #7670 (58.9%, OB, 2020)
Glen Moray 17 Years Old 2003 Chardonnay Cask Whisky Review: Pretty full on at cask strength this is packed with fruits and tannins, with water some peppery spice still remains. 85/100
Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 (43%, OB, 2012)
Knockando 18 Years Old 1994 Whisky Review: Quite deep and dark with plenty of woody and malty notes and distinct sherry influence with dried fruits such as raisins, plenty of caramel and toffee also, very nice. 85/100
Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 (43%, OB, 2014)
Knockando 15 Years Old 1999 Whisky Review: Much more sherried than the 1997 vintage, in texture, colour and flavour. A completely different beast, still with plenty of nutty and floral notes but superior overall. 85/100
Michel Huard Vieux Calvados (40%, OB, 2019)
Michel Huard Vieux Calvados Calvados Review: A superb floral and almost smokey expression, smoked and toasted almonds abound within a rather complex expression. 85/100
