89 points
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Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish
There are some who rave about any whisky matured in Port casks as being excellent, however in my experience some have been either a hit or a miss. Don’t let the colour fool you as the palate doesn’t always back… Continue reading
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Aberlour 16 Years Old 2003 Distillery Reserve Collection
A little tannic and spicy at cask strength but water’s well. Throughout despite heavy sherry cask influence there was a constant note of fresh and waxed red apples, a superbly sherried Aberlour. Continue reading
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Glengoyne 21 Years Old
To paraphrase our last review of this expression “Possibly one of the best value-for-money 21 year old official bottlings available.”. Yes, still packed full of 1st fill ex-Sherry cask influenced and well-aged to perfection. Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 26 Years Old Grand Couronne
Well-aged, full of polished wood, soft and gentle this reminded me of taking a welcome break with a good coffee and accompanying pastry. Perfectly integrated and balanced I could gladly spend plenty of time enjoying this whisky. Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain Feis Ile 2021: Moine Bordeaux Finish 2013
Deliciously decadent, a smoke and red wine marriage, borders at times on a little inkiness which could be enhanced by the youth of the spirit here which brings so much power to that smoke. Later it is sweet dry and… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Feis Ile 2021 Masterclass 3
The best so far for me, generous fruits but really well textured and rounded, there is a real depth in this that comes from the Bere Barley which just adds that extra something to the palate here. Continue reading
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Williamson 10 Years 2010 Old Strictly Limited
Rich, complex and nutty a fantastic example of how peat and sherry really work well together. 89/100 Continue reading
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Talisker 57° North
Another hugely enjoyable expression from Talisker, sadly discontinued but thankfully this appears to have been replaced with strong and youthful Talisker’s featuring in Diageo’s special releases – hopefully one day I’ll get to try them. 89/100 Continue reading
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Fettercairn 22 Years Old
Fettercairn 22 Years Old whisky review: A deliciously sweet expression that really plays on Fettercairns core distillate flavours balanced against classic white oak ex-Bourbon maturation. Tropical fruits and syrup meet vanilla and wood spices resulting in a whole cake-shop of… Continue reading
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Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 The Single Cask
Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 (54.2%, The Single Cask, Refill Sherry Cask #1201, 161 Bottles, 2019) ABV: 54.2% Age: 23 Years Old Bottling: The Single Cask Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Cost: £145 available from The Single Cask Origin:… Continue reading
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