The Whiskyphiles

86 points

  • SMWS 3.243 Dark smouldering flamenco gypsy

    Bowmore 17 Years Old 1998 3.243 Dark smouldering flamenco gypsy (57.1%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 594 Bottles, Feis Ile 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £80 / members, £120 Score 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 3.243 Wow –… Continue reading

    SMWS 3.243 Dark smouldering flamenco gypsy

  • SMWS 4.202 Salt and pepper

    Highland Park 27 Years Old 1986 4.202 Salt and pepper (45.1%, SMWS, Refill HH, 261 Bottles, 2015) Island single malt scotch whisky 45.1% ABV, £126 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask No. 4.202 We found ourselves in a garden shed… Continue reading

    SMWS 4.202 Salt and pepper

  • Roughstock Montana Bourbon Whiskey

    Roughstock Montana Bourbon Whiskey ~ 45% (Roughstock Distillery) Montana Bourbon Whiskey 45% ABV, £48.39 Score: 86/100 What they say: There hasn’t been a distillery in Montana in more than 100 years, which we thought was a shame. One thing history… Continue reading

    Roughstock Montana Bourbon Whiskey

  • Mackmyra Brukswhisky

    Mackmyra Brukswhisky ~ 41.4% (Mackmyra) Swedish single malt whisky 41.4% ABV, £38 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Mackmyra Brukswhisky is an exciting, well-balanced whisky, created to be enjoyed at all times. Enjoy it as it is, with or… Continue reading

    Mackmyra Brukswhisky

  • SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face

    Caol Ila 22 Years Old 1992 53.193 To bring a smile to every face (49.9%, SMWS, Bourbon Barrel, Member Pack, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 49.9% ABV, 10cl bottle received in SMWS membership gift pack Score: 86/100 What they… Continue reading

    SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face

  • Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition

    Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition (50%, Edrington, 2014) Blended scotch whisky 50% ABV £23 Score: 86/100 What they say: Released 90 years after the end of the era which it celebrates, Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition has been crafted as a salute… Continue reading

    Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition

  • Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Cask Strength

    Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Cask Strength (59.6%, Gordon & MacPhail, Refill Sherry Butts #302381-302383, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 59.6% ABV, £53.95 Score: 86/100 What they say: A 2003 vintage Caol Ila released by independent bottlers Gordon… Continue reading

    Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Cask Strength

  • Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Small Batch

    Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Small Batch (46%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Casks, 738 Bottles, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £75 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled in 2003 at the Caol Ila distillery on Islay… Continue reading

    Caol Ila 10 Years Old 2003 Small Batch

  • Old Fitzgerald 12 Years Old

    Old Fitzgerald 12 Years Old ~ 45% (Heaven Hill) Bourbon American Whiskey 45% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score 86/100 What they say: Old Fitzgerald is a brand of sour mash bourbon currently distilled in Louisville, Kentucky by Heaven Hill Distilleries,… Continue reading

    Old Fitzgerald 12 Years Old

  • Lagavulin 12 Years Old Cask Strength

    Lagavulin 12 Years Old Cask Strength 2014 Special Release 54.4% (Diageo) Single malt scotch whisky 54.4% ABV, £75 Score: 86/100 What they say: This is the thirteenth in a series of special 12 year old releases from the original distiller’s… Continue reading

    Lagavulin 12 Years Old Cask Strength