Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (Official Bottling) 57.7% ABV, ~£100 for 70cl available from [Master of Malt] Score: 86/100 What they say [http://www.kavalanwhisky.com/en/examine/10.asp]: Vinho is fully matured in used American oak wine barrels […]
Glenturret 10 Year Old (Official Bottling) 40% ABV, £34.99 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: The Glenturret 10 year old single malt whisky, produced at Scotland’s oldest distillery, the Brand home of […]
Jolly Toper Tasting 21/02/2014 Cadenhead’s new cask strength releases Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop – The Royal Mile, Edinburgh On Friday 21st February we attended the Jolly Toper Tasting held at the Kilderkin pub […]
Highland Park 15 Years Old Freya (51.2%, OB, 2014) 51.2% ABV, £140 for 70cl Score: 91/100 What they say: For the third release in the acclaimed Valhalla Collection, Highland Park has turned […]
Highland Park 15 Years Old Loki (48.7%, OB, 2014) 48.7% ABV, £120 for 70cl Score: 87/100 What they say: (From Master of Malt) The second release in Highland Park’s Valhalla Collection following last […]
Highland Park 16 Years Old Thor (52.1%, OB, 2014) 52.1% ABV, £120 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Highland Park Thor has a natural strength like its namesake, drawing influence from […]
Oban Distillers Edition 1998 Montilla Fino Finish (Official Bottling) 43% ABV, £65 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Each Distillers Edition expression undergoes a second (or ‘double’) maturation in casks that […]
Whisky Review: Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky Category: South African singe grain whisky Origin: The James Sedgwick Distillery Bottling: Distell; Bain’s ABV 43% Cost: £30 for 70cl previously available at Master of Malt […]
Glen Keith 20 Years Old 1992 – Single Cask (Master of Malt) 53.3% ABV, £52 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: This Master of Malt bottling of single malt Scotch whisky […]
For a standard expression and at this price point I would be more than happy to buy the Glenfiddich 12 year Old – simply what is their not to like about this single malt? However it has a few older brothers – two of which are simply spectacular; the 14 year old Rich oak and 15 year old Solera. If you find either of these on offer it is not a hard decision to pick the older expressions, if not get the 12 it is damn good anyway! 82/100
