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Springbank 12 Years Old Burgundy
Robust, gentle cask influence on a solid Springbank backbone. Tannic, spice and herbal red fruits. I was hoping for something much more full-on in red wine influence but this is more balanced between spirit, wine and cask. 83/100 Continue reading
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Springbank 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 11
Easy drinker, the ABV doesn’t really reveal itself though there is a dry powdery spice to this batch which probably masks any spirit heat. After the initial challenge to the palate the fruity, malty and slightly cocoa nature unravels to… Continue reading
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Bladnoch 9 Years Old 2005 Kippford
Bladnoch 9 Years Old 2005 Kippford (46%, OB, 5cl, 2014) Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bladnoch Distillery Bottling: Official – Bladnoch Distillery ABV: 46% Cost: ~ £3-4 for 5cl Miniature What they say: Distilled at Bladnoch and matured… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia Double Cask
Very pleasant and enjoyable, this is quite a strong bodied whisky with a little oiliness similar to other Campbeltown malts. A definite improvement over Glen Scotia’s output under previous owners. 85/100 Continue reading
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Auchentoshan Three Wood
Auchentoshan Three Wood Whisky Review Category: Lowland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Auchentoshan Distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% Cost: £44.98 What they say: This unique Auchentoshan Lowland Single Malt Whisky has been matured in three different cask types. Moving from… Continue reading
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Inchmurrin 18 Years Old
Inchmurrin 18 Years Old (46%, OB, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Loch Lomond Distillery Bottling: Loch Lomond Group ABV: 46% Cost: £62.50 What they say: Very exciting indeed, this is a very modern and smart-looking release of… Continue reading
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Highland Park 21 Years Old
Highland Park 21 Years Old (47.5%, OB, 2016) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery Bottling: Edrington ABV: 47.5% Cost: £142.72 What they say: Drawing its incredible character from predominantly American oak casks which have been seasoned… Continue reading
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Longrow Red 12 Years Old Pinot Noir
Longrow Red 12 Years Old Pinot Noir (52.9%, OB, 2016) Category: Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky Origin: Springbank Distillery Bottling: J & A Mitchell & Company ABV: 52.9% Cost: £54.39 What they say: A 12 year old Longrow single malt… Continue reading
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Laphroaig 21 Years Old 200 Years foL Edition
Rather un-Laphroaig like, this is old and reserved, very sweet with plenty of vanilla, more so than the presence of any wood or peat influence here. I have question-marked this as a classic the biggest influence is its first-fill bourbon… Continue reading
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Lagavulin 1997 Distillers Edition
Lagavulin 1997 Distillers Edition (43%, OB, lgv.4/502, 2013) Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Lagavulin Distillery Bottling: Diageo ABV: 43% Cost: £73.26 What they say: Double matured in Pedro Ximinez cask wood, this is a mellow Lagavulin, peat-rich, sweet… Continue reading
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