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Shirakawa 1958
A truly delicious combination of tropical fruit, nuts and exotic oak wood influence full of earthy and woody spices and chocolate. It is hard to compare this unique piece of liquid history other than to say it is on par… Continue reading
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Bowmore 27 Years Old Timeless Series
A superb old Bowmore expression, still softly smoky but full of tannic sherry wood influences, dried fruits and nuts and some minerality too. 93/100 Continue reading
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Glenfiddich 30 Years Old 1987 Rare Collection
Glenfiddich 30 Year Old Rare Collection Cask No. 20050 whisky review: A fantastically aged Glenfiddich, the masses of dried fruits and tannic and leathery rancio notes of wood and tobacco had me, possibly along with the colour, convinced this may… Continue reading
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Glendronach 27 Years Old Grandeur
The GlenDronach 27 Years Old Grandeur Batch 10 whisky review: A masterful GlenDronach expression full of rich dark fruits balanced against bitter chocolate and coffee. Hugely drinkable at 50.1% ABV, this goes down far too easily! Captures the essence of… Continue reading
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Christian Drouin 1989 Calvados Pays d’Auge
Christian Drouin 1989 Calvados Pays d’Auge review: A fantastically balanced Calvados, the sherry has deepened and darkened the fruits, reducing the apple sweetness and also prolonging some lovely mouth-coating oils. Everything in moderation here results in the complete package, dangerously… Continue reading
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Bunnahabhain 20 Years Old 1997 Palo Cortado Finish
Bunnahbhain 20 Years Old 1997 Palo Cortado Finish whisky review: A delightful expression, plenty of sweet vanilla suggest plenty of ex-Bourbon maturation before the final Palo Cortado finish. I loved this plenty of buttery nut and coffee notes but without… Continue reading
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Bruichladdich 1986 / 30
Bruichladdich 1986 / 30 Sherry: The Magnificent Seven Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Delicious, really nutty and full of chocolate before moving into steamed fruit pudding soaked with rum or sherry. Very Christmas-like. From memory this is only the second… Continue reading
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Glendronach 28 Years Old 1989 PX Puncheon 5476
28 Years in a PX sherry puncheon for this GlenDronach has produced a deliciously dark and juicy fruit bomb. 93/100 Continue reading
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Strathisla 1953 Gordon & MacPhail
Strathisla 1953 Speyside Collection (43%, Gordon & MacPhail, Sherry butt #1614, 258 Bottles, 2012) Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Strathisla distillery Bottling: Gordon & MacPhail, Speyside Collection ABV: 43% Cost: £1948.56 What they say: Speyside Collection Leading whisky specialist… Continue reading
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Highland Park 27 Years Old 1988 Wine Cask
Highland Park 27 Years Old 1988 Wine Cask (53.3%, WM Cadenhead, Claret Finish, 234 Bottles, 2015) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery Bottling: Wm Cadenhead’s Wine Cask ABV: 53.3% Cost: £130 from Cadenhead’s What they say:… Continue reading
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