Cadenhead
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Ardbeg 21 Years Old 1993 Authentic Collection
Minty, subtle peat as it has been tempered by a long maturation in a sadly very underactive cask – there are almost hints in here of freshly sawn wood and sawdust. 74/100 Continue reading
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Clynelish 21 Years Old 1992 Small Batch
Clynelish 21 Years Old 1992 Small Batch (51.6%, WM Cadenhead, Bourbon HHs, 792 Bottles, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Clynelish Distillery Bottling: Wm Cadenhead ABV: 51.6% Cost: £79.57 from Wm Cadenheads Score: 89/100 What they say: Distilled… Continue reading
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Arran 18 Years Old 1996 Single Cask
A rich and well-balanced single cask example, not the most complex or multi-dimensional of drams but a great depth of flavours. I particularly love the old musty and herbal oak elements in this dram, bringing together a classic combinations of… Continue reading
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Glenrothes 24 Years Old 1989 Small Batch
Another Glenrothes that I really like, and again in the 18-25 age group. I feel some of the younger and official bottlings sadly didn’t really impress me enough to be memorable. This bourbon barrel vatting from Cadenhead’s however has a… Continue reading
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Bowmore 22 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection
Bowmore 22 Years Old 1992 Authentic Collection (50.8%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 204 Bottles, 2015) Whisky Review Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore Distillery Bottler: Wm Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection ABV: 50.8% Cost: ~ £90 Score: 87/100 What they say: Distilled at… Continue reading
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Balblair 24 Years Old 1990 Authentic Collection
Balblair 24 Years Old 1990 Authentic Collection (52.2%, Cadenheads, Bourbon Barrel, 180 Bottles, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 52.2% ABV, £78.90 for 70cl from Wm Cadenheads Score: 89/100 What they say: Distilled at Balblair distillery in 1990 and bottled… Continue reading
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Imperial 37 Years Old 1977 Single Cask
Imperial-Glenlivet 37 Years Old 1977 Single Cask (53.5%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 204 Bottles, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 53.5% ABV, £260 for 70cl from Wm Cadenhead’s Score: 86/100 What they say: Distilled 1977, Bottled January 2015, Aged for 37… Continue reading
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Aberlour 19 Years Old 1995 Wine Cask
I’m stuggling to think of a better combination of whisky and cask than this example. The beautiful soft sweetness of Aberlour’s honeyed apples in Sweet (vin liquoreux) White Bordeaux such as Sauternes giving a zesty sweetness and a little salt… Continue reading
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Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch
Whisky Review: Bowmore 12 Years Old 2002 Small Batch (57.1%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HHs, 864 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 57.1% ABV, £47.95 for 70cl Score: 80/100 What they say: Distilled at Bowmore distillery in 2002 and matured for… Continue reading
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Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 22 Years Old 1991 Rum Cask
Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 22 Years Old 1991 Rum Cask (56.8%, Cadenheads, 498 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 56.8% ABV, £79.90 Score: 88/100 What they say: William Cadenhead’s are Scotland’s oldest independent bottlers of whisky established in 1842. Distilled in… Continue reading
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