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Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Resurrection Cask Finish
Review: Balcones 5th Anniversary Straight Malt Resurrection Cask Finish (58.3%, OB, 2014) Category: Texan malt whiskey Origin: Balcones Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 58.3% Cost: £115 for 750ml Score: 86/100 What they say: A limited edition bottling of Balcones Texas straight… Continue reading
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Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique ~ 57.7% (King Car Group) 57.7% ABV, ~£100 Score: 86/100 What they say [http://www.kavalanwhisky.com/en/examine/10.asp]: Vinho is fully matured in used American oak wine barrels that have been toasted and recharred in a way that brings out… Continue reading
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Longmorn 16 Years Old
Longmorn 16 Years Old (48%, OB, 2014) 48% ABV, £48 Score: 86/100 What they say A part of the Chivas Brothers empire (now owned by Pernod Ricard), Longmorn has long been a favourite of the cognoscenti, but until recently was… Continue reading
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Deanston 12 Year Old 1999 Glenkeir Treasures Selection
Deanston 12 Year Old 1999 Oloroso Cask – Glenkeir Treasures Selection (40%, The Whisky Shop, 2011) ABV: 40% Age: 12 Years Old Bottling: The Whisky Shop, Glenkeir Treasures Selection Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Cost: £44 for 50cl Origin: Deanston Distillery… Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Solera
Glenfiddich 15 Years Old Solera (William Grant & Sons) 40% ABV, £30-35 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Our 15 Year Old expression is a truly special single malt that exemplifies our family’s tradition of innovation. Its warm, spicy… Continue reading
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Three Ships 10 Years Old
Three Ships 10 Years Old Single Malt Whisky (43%, OB, 2013) 43% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Back in 2003, the first South African single malt whisky was released in the form of Three Ships 10… Continue reading
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ASDA Extra Special Islay
Quite intensely vanilla flavoured which really softens the peaty influences and makes it hugely drinkable and enjoyable. Continue reading
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Caol Ila 18 Years Old 1994 Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Although this is one of the smoothest and most interesting Caol Ila expression I have had in a long time, there are still some elements of this distillate that I can’t seem to love no matter how hard I try.… Continue reading
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Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured
Auchentoshan 11 Years Old 1999 Bordeaux Cask Matured (58%, OB, 2011) 58% ABV around £40 for 70cl Score 86/100 What they say: The triple distilled, award winning, extra smooth, single malt renowned for its soft, delicate flavour. A fruity Lowland… Continue reading
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