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Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Years Old 1992 Small Batch
Very enjoyable, went down well with the whole audience, that Kirsch and dark chocolate with sweet cereals was just perfect! 86/100 Continue reading
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Kilchoman 2007 Vintage
Kilchoman 2007 Vintage ~ 46% (Kilchoman Distillery) 46% ABV, £51.60 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: The 2007 Vintage is the latest release in the Vintages range. We have previously released the 2006 Vintage which was a vatting of… Continue reading
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Peat Monster
Compass Box The Peat Monster (46%, Compass Box, 2014) 46% ABV, £37 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: For those who love big, rich, peaty and smoky malt whiskies, this is your whisky. Bottled at 46%, “The Peat Monster”… Continue reading
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SMWS 76.120 Sweetie shop wish list
Mortlach 10 Years Old 2004 76.120 Sweetie shop wish list (58.9%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 230 Bottles, 2014) 58.9% ABV, £48.40 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: The nose was a sweetie shop wish list – Dolly Mixtures,… Continue reading
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Tomatin 18 Years Old
Tomatin 18 Years Old (46%, OB, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, RRP £58.99 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Introduced to the market in 2006, this malt has become a firm favourite among connoisseurs world wide.… Continue reading
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SMWS 33.121 Barbecued pork on rosemary skewers
We were pleasantly surprised that this was from Ardbeg though it was distinctively a Kildalton malt from the outset. The sweetness and smoothness from such a young malt was a real bonus and the delicate nature of the peat-influence in… Continue reading
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Mortlach 18 Years Old 1995 Strictly Limited
Mortlach 18 Years Old 1995 – Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 46% ABV, £60 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2013, this amalgamation of 2 Hogshead casks producing 693 bottles What I say: Another… Continue reading
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Balvenie 14 Years Old Cuban Selection
The Balvenie 14 Years Old Cuban Selection 43% ABV, €30 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: The Balvenie Cuban Selection; finished in Cuban rum casks, aged 14 years. Specially selected Balvenie ~ finished in casks that previously held rum… Continue reading
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South Island 21 Years Old
South Island 21 Years Old Single Malt New Zealand Whisky (New Zealand Whisky Company) 40% ABV, £108.50 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Our flagship Single Malt Whisky marked the re-birth of Single Malt Whisky for our company. We’ve… Continue reading
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Caol Ila 26 Year Old 1988 Cask 985
Caol Ila 26 Year Old 1988 Oloroso Cask Finish [Cask #985] (Single Cask Sample) ~ low 50’s % ABV (at a guess), £ priceless Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled in 1988 and matured for 26 years, this Caol Ila… Continue reading
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