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Arran 14 Years Old
A definite sherry influence lightly pervades this typically malty and sweetly cerealed Arran expression. A nice balance has been achieved with a little musty sherry ageing lightened by a zestier fruity nature too. 86/100 Continue reading
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Arran 12 Years Old Cask Strength Batch 5
Another lovely Arran expression, fortunately the ABV pervades in this whisky so straight from the bottle this can be a little powerful and direct! A little water softens and opens up this whisky to reveal those characteristic sweet and chocolate Arran… Continue reading
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Arran 10 Years Old
We found this one very rich and mealy, especially for a 10 Year Old whisky, testament to Arran’s unwavering non-chillfiltration and also delivery at 46% ABV, whereas many other staple 10 year old offerings are diluted to 43% or even 40% in this… Continue reading
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Arran Lochranza Reserve
Very pleasurable dram, a surprise to find a NAS whisky that has clearly been well-matured (no hiding behind added caramel here), initially a little honey and lemon standard NAS fare gives way to some real depth and true Arran distillery… Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 21 Years Old
While the 21 Years Old expression from Glen Scotia was a little different from the 18 Years Old it didn’t appeal to us as having any improvement and we enjoyed them both equally. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 18 Years Old
At 18 Years Old these Glen Scotia’s are starting to feel complete with plenty of texture and an intensity, complex but quite coherent flavours reflect the staunch adherence to bourbon-only maturation. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 16 Years Old
Much richer and more complex than the 12 Years Old – this one was redolent with ‘baked’ flavours and desserts – definite improvements in flavour and palate match the colour change – again suggestive of older stock perhaps? 84/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 12 Years Old
The Glen Scotia 12 Years Old was a little thicker and ‘bulkier’ than the 10 Years Old, more syrupy in texture and a little less freshness or green-ness to the fruity elements. 82/100 Continue reading
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Glen Scotia 10 Years Old
Gentle and light and a little fruity, nothing spectacular – interesting nutty and slightly salty notes in here I’d like to see develop as we move on up the age-statements. 80/100 Continue reading
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Fettercairn 30 Years Old
Fettercairn 30 Years Old (43.3%, OB, 3000 Bottles, 2009) Fettercairn Distillery Whyte & Mackay 43.3% ABV £205 Score: 87/100 What they say: The official bottling of 30 Year Old Fettercairn, reportedly distilled in 1978 Official Tasting Notes Colour: Warm honey… Continue reading
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