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  • The Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire

    Short and sweet overall, some nice aromas but fairly unimpressive from there onwards. This is supposed to be bursting with red fruit and berries – I guess the dram I received had already burst? I will stick to the Spey… Continue reading

    The Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire

  • anCnoc Blas

    Spicy and challenging at full strength but hints at a good depth, for us this was interesting as presented but much more enjoyable when reduced with water. This takes water well so has the added bonus of stretching out your… Continue reading

    anCnoc Blas

  • Bushmills Black Bush

    Bushmills Black Bush (40%, OB, 2015) Category: Blended, triple-distilled Irish whiskey Origin: Bushmills Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 40% Cost: £22.90 Score: 82/100 What they say: An intriguing name and an intriguing flavour. Right from the pour you’ll notice the dark… Continue reading

    Bushmills Black Bush

  • Bushmills Original

    Bushmills Original (40%, OB, 2015) Category: Blended, triple-distilled Irish whiskey Origin: Bushmills Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 40% Cost: £19.22 Score: 80/100 What they say: Bushmills‚ the golden member of the family. It’s a blend of triple distilled single malt whiskey… Continue reading

    Bushmills Original

  • The One Blend

    The One Blended British whisky 40% ABV, £29.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: The ONE is a unique blend of exceptional whiskies from the British Isles. Each has its own distinctive characteristics, resulting in a whisky of intriguing complexity. There… Continue reading

    The One Blend

  • Ichiro’s Malt & Grain

    Ichiro’s Malt & Grain (46%, OB, 2015) Japanese blended whisky Chichibu distillery 46% ABV, £60.95 for 70cl available from The Whisky Exchange Score: 85/100 What they say: A blend from the king of independent Japanese distillers, Ichiro Akuto. In addition… Continue reading

    Ichiro’s Malt & Grain

  • Connemara Peated Single Malt

    Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey (40%, OB, 2015) Irish single malt whiskey 40% ABV, £28 for 70cl Score: 83/100   What they say: Inspired by Ireland’s ancient distilling traditions, Connemara’s smooth sweet malt taste and complex peat flavours makes… Continue reading

    Connemara Peated Single Malt

  • Tullamore D.E.W. Original

    Sweet fruity and plenty of toffee, reasonable depth and body. Very drinkable and hard to find flaw with – not a bad introduction to Irish whiskey. 83/100 Continue reading

    Tullamore D.E.W. Original

  • Akashi Blended Whisky

    White Oak Akashi (40%, OB, 2014) Blended Japanese whisky 40% ABV, £33.69 for 50cl at Master of Malt Score: 82/100 What they say: White Oak Akashi or ‘White Oak land whiskey testimony’ (Blended)’ is produced by the Eigashima Shuzo Spirits… Continue reading

    Akashi Blended Whisky

  • The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade (40%, OB, 2015) Single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Our signature single malt, smooth rich and perfectly balanced with notes of brown sugar, toasted nuts and… Continue reading

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade