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EDDU Silver
EDDU Silver (40%, OB, 2013) 100% Buckwheat whisky from the Distillerie des Menhirs 40% ABV, £26.99 for 70cl Score 87/100 What they say: Land of origin EDDU means buckwheat in the Breton language. EDDU Silver belongs to the very heart of… Continue reading
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan
This is certainly an experience, and can be a little hard work to drink as it has so many complex and strong elements. Overall it is a meaty, savoury dram with pepper spice. It has a certain quality like a… Continue reading
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Oban 14 Years Old
Oban 14 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score 68/100 What they say: Part of Diageo’s ‘Classic Malts Range’ launched in 1988. The 14 years old is the basic expression out of the Oban distillery established… Continue reading
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BenRiach 12 Years Old Arumaticus Fumosus
Despite its limited release, I would definitely buy this if I can get my hands on a bottle. Due to the masking or minimal peat influence on the palate in this dram this is the perfect whisky for introducing peat… Continue reading
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Tullibardine Sauternes Finish
Tullibardine Sauternes Finish (40%, OB, 2010) 46% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score 78/100 What they say: Sauternes is only made when the conditions in Bordeaux are perfect*; the wine is deliciously sweet and incredibly sort [sic: sought; If you are… Continue reading
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Laphroaig An Cuan Mor
The subtlety and smoothness of the finish, the complexity of this in the mouth and the fire with which it starts combine to make this a pretty spectacular dram. I haven’t tasted a Laphroaig that packs in so much, yet… Continue reading
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Strathisla 12 Years Old
Strathisla 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2013) 40% ABV, £28 for 70cl. Score 68/100 What they say: Strathisla is produced by Chivas Brothers which is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine… Continue reading
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Glen Elgin 12 Years Old
Glen Elgin 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2013) 43% ABV, £37 for 70cl Score 64/100 What they say: From http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_gb Founded at the end of the whisky boom in 1898, it was built and designed by the notable distillery architect… Continue reading
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Jura 10 Years Old Origin
Jura Origin 10 Year Old Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Isle of Jura Distillery Bottling: Emperador ABV: 40% Cost: £28.27 Score 65/100 What they say: This is where it all started. It’s the whisky that signifies the rebuilding… Continue reading
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Old Pulteney WK217 Spectrum
Old Pulteney WK217 Spectrum (46%, OB, 2012) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Pulteney Distillery Bottling: Inver House Distillers Ltd. ABV: 46% Cost: £42.99 What they say: This is the third and final expression in our series of single… Continue reading
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