A lovely expression full of salted caramel and soft peat smoke. 85/100
Ledaig 10 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2020)
Arran 18 Years Old 1996 (52.7%, Whiskybroker, Refill HH #777, 256 Bottles, 2015)
Another characteristically fruity Arran dram, still quite spicy and perhaps a little less sweet and vanillic most likely due to the use of a refill hogshead for maturation here. 84/100
Arran 21 Years Old 1996 The Single Cask (52.1%, Claxton’s, Sherry Puncheon #1843-939, 609 Bottles, 2018)
Takes a drop of water well, still some dry peppery spices present but deliciously sweet and fruity throughout this one. 86/100
Talisker 57° North (57%, OB, 2012)
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
Talisker 2007 Distillers Edition (45.8%, OB, TD-S: 5TF, 2017)
A lovely expression full of dark, rich, fruity malt and salty smoke, superb. 86/100
Jura Winter Edition (40%, OB, 2020)
Jura Winter Edition Whisky Review: A classic Jura expression, not sherried to death but the spirit is really brought to life by the addition of sherry-derived flavours complementing core Jura distillate. For me this is much more of an autmnal dram than a winter warmer due to the association with ‘bonfire night’ flavours. 87/100
Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask (54.3%, Claxton’s, Refill HH #1851-700075, 304 Bottles, 2018)
Ledaig 10 Years Old 2008 The Single Cask Whisky Review: Another superb expression, the complete antithesis of colour = flavour, much like many young Islay whiskies. A lovely mixture of fruit and smoke with more than an indication on the nose of exactly where it came from. 86/100
Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 (54.2%, The Single Cask, Refill Sherry Cask #1201, 161 Bottles, 2019)
Tobermory 23 Years Old 1995 The Single Cask Whisky Review ABV: 54.2% Age: 23 Years Old Bottling: The Single Cask Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Cost: £145 available from The Single […]
Isle of Jura 28 Years Old 1992 (41.2%, LOTG, Bourbon Barrel #1857, 183 bottles, 2020)
Isle of Jura 28 Years Old 1992 whisky review: Initially quite a quiet and unassuming dram but not closed. Distillate driven, though there are some good additions here from the cask that has mellowed this spirit over the 28 years. The end result is dangerously drinkable.
House Greyjoy Talisker Select Reserve (45.8%, OB, 2019)
House Greyjoy Talisker Select Reserve Whisky Review: A classic Talisker, probably a little youngish but with plenty of good peppery smoke and brine, some herbality. My first impression was this was much more buttery/oily/i.e. young compared to drier aged Taliskers, with more time and contemplation I can’t shake that briny green olive nature to this which I really like. 83/100
