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Laphroaig Triple Wood
The Laphroaig triple wood was OK, it is slightly salty and reasonably peaty but the sherry finish feels a little like an afterthought and was not well-controlled or integrated into the whisky. 82/100 Continue reading
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Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Presenting that Laphroaig signature peaty peanut flavour, though a little less sweet and a lot less harsh than the 10 Year Old. This toning down in palate made it much more drinkable / easy drinking, but then I don’t drink… Continue reading
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Glengoyne 10 Years Old
Glengoyne 10 Years Old (40%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £32.33 Score: 83/100 What they say: Fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in… Continue reading
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Glencadam 12 Years Old Port Wood Finish
Glencadam 12 Years Old Port Wood Finish (46%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46% ABV, £45 Score: 84/100 What they say: Launched in late 2010, this 12 year old Glencadam was finished in port pipes and it was… Continue reading
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FEW White Whiskey
FEW White Whiskey (40%, OB, 2014) Category: Unaged American spirit Origin: FEW Distillery Bottling: Official ABV: 40% ABV Cost: £32.95 for 70cl Score: 48/100 What they say: http://fewspirits.com/ “Out of darkness, comes white. The golden age of whiskey is still… Continue reading
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Cragganmore 12 Years Old
Cragganmore 12 Years Old (40%, OB, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £33.83 Score: 84/100 What they say: Nestling on the banks of the legendary salmon river, Cragganmore is, for many, the home of the definitive Speyside malt.… Continue reading
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Cameron Brig
Cameron Brig (40%, OB, 2015) Single grain scotch whisky 40% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 52/100 What they say: This single grain whisky was distilled at the Cameronbridge distillery in fife. A very light, gentle whisky. Nose: Light, subtle. Honey,… Continue reading
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W. L. Weller 12 Years Old
W. L. Weller 12 Years Old ~ 45% (Buffalo Trace) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45% ABV, £36.99 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far… Continue reading
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Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest
Bowmore 15 Years Old Darkest Category: Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin: Bowmore distillery Bottling: Suntory ABV: 43% ABV, Cost: £54.34 What they say: 15 Years Old ‘Darkest’15 Years Old | 43% abv | Rich raisins and gentle smoke lead… Continue reading
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Nikka All Malt
Nikka All Malt (40%, OB, 2015) Blended Japanese whisky 40% ABV, £30.36 Score: 79/100 What they say: In general, Nikka blended whisky is created from malt whisky made from barley malt in pot stills, and grain whisky made by distilling… Continue reading
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