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SMWS 121.74 A box of Chocolates
“Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates” – Forrest Gump This whisky however does exactly what it says on the tin, plenty of chocolate flavour with hints of strawberry creams, toffee, fudge, honeycomb and coffee liqueurs. An indication… Continue reading
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Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey
Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey ~ 43% (Breckenridge) Category: Colorado bourbon whiskey Origin: Breckenridge Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 43% ABV Cost: £69.95 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Breckenridge Distillery Our 4,000 square foot facility is located at 1925 Airport Rd… Continue reading
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Springbank 9 Years Old 2004 Gaja Barolo
Nicely balanced between the character of the Springbank spirit and Cask maturation. Enough fruit to liven this on up without becoming overpowering and in some aspects adds a distraction from the dirty peaty and slightly coastal nature of Springbank though… Continue reading
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W. L. Weller 12 Years Old
W. L. Weller 12 Years Old ~ 45% (Buffalo Trace) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% ABV, £36.99 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far… Continue reading
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Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest
Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% ABV, Cost: £54.34 What they say: 15 Years Old ‘Darkest’15 Years Old | 43% abv | Rich raisins and gentle smoke lead… Continue reading
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The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 1996 Distillery Exclusive
The Glenlivet 18 Years Old 1996 – Distillery Exclusive (50.7%, OB, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 50.7% ABV, £100 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Exclusive to The Glenlivet Distillery, this bottle-your-own edition was distilled in 1996 and… Continue reading
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Aberlour 18 Years Old 1994 Vintage Collection
Aberlour 18 Years Old 1994 Vintage Collection (46%, Càrn Mòr, HH #4413, 720 Bottles, 2012) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Aberlour Distillery Bottling: Carn Mor (Morrison & Mackay) ABV: 46% Cost: £15 for 20cl Score: 85/100 What they… Continue reading
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SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries
Glenlivet 10 Years Old 2003 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries (60.2%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 208 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £48.40 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 2.90 The nose told us that scythes had… Continue reading
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Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof
Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof (57%, OB, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Tasting Notes Pour yourself a dram of this beautiful golden amber single malt whisky and take a… Continue reading
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Tobermory 20 Years Old 1994 Single Cask 188063
Tobermory 20 Years Old 1994 (51.1%, WhiskyBroker, HH #188063, 285 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 51.1% ABV, £40.50 Score: 85/100 What they say: This whisky, distilled on 14th April 1994 at Tobermory Distillery on the Island of Mull off… Continue reading
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