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Laphroaig 15 Years Old 1998 Single Cask
A classic ex-bourbon/American oak matured Laphroaig, old enough to have imbued a healthy dose of vanillins which complement that sweet peaty smoke that so reminds me of peanut and satay sauce on meat – what I just love about Laphroaig.… Continue reading
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Jura 22 Years Old 1992 Old Particular 10362
Jura 22 Years Old 1992 Old Particular (47.9%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #10362, 282 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 47.9% ABV, £98.88 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: A 22 year old expression from Jura distillery One of… Continue reading
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Mystery Single Grain Sample 62.1% (Douglas Laing)
Mystery Single Grain Sample Single grain scotch whisky 62.1% ABV Score: 89/100 What they say: At this point during our visit to the Douglas Laing & Co Ltd. HQ, we were graced by a visit from Fred Laing himself to check… Continue reading
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Yamazaki 18 Years Old
Yamazaki 18 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014) Japanese single malt whisky 43% ABV, £169.95 Score: 89/100 What they say: Rich with mature autumn fruit. Color: deep amber Nose: raisin, apricot, café au lait, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Palate: blackberry, strawberry jam,dark… Continue reading
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Laphroaig 22 Years Old 1991 Authentic collection
Drool, welcome to whisky heaven, definitely one for those who love peat but there was no harshness of TCP/germolene or smoke for that matter. This was really just an earthy peatiness covered in thick layers of vanilla custard, and everyone… Continue reading
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Mackmyra First Edition
Mackmyra First Edition ~ 46.1% (Mackmyra) 46.1% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: We pursued our dreams and created the first Swedish malt Whisky. A Whisky that carries new experiences. Roasted Swedish oak, a hint of vanilla and… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich Cuvée 382 La Berenice
Bruichladdich Cuvee 382 La Berenice MG41 [L’Age d’Or] (46%, OB, Sauternes/Barsac Cask, 2012) 46% ABV, £100 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: This American-oak-aged Bruichladdich has been further matured in casks that previously contained the lush sweet white wines… Continue reading
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Jura 21 Years Old 1992 Old Particular 10304
Jura 21 Years Old 1992 Old Particular (51.2%, Douglas Laing, Refill HH #10304, 271 Bottles, 2014) 51.2% ABV, £95 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: Single malt from the Isle of Jura, bottled by Douglas Laing for the Old… Continue reading
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Imperial 19 Years Old 1995 Distillery Labels
Imperial 19 Years Old 1995 Distilery Labels (43%, Gordon & MacPhail, 2014) 43% ABV, £58.95 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: A 1995 vintage whisky from closed (although rumours are abound of its resurrection) Imperial, bottled by Gordon &… Continue reading
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Ardbeg Sherry Cask
Loved this one but overall was a little too ashen and peaty which overpowered the sherry – presumably this is ironed out of the single casks when vatting for production of the Uigeadail expression. 89/100 Continue reading
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