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Linkwood 12 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Linkwood 12 Years Old Flora and Fauna (43%, OB, 2014) 43% ABV, £44 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Linkwood distillery stands on the River Lossie, close to Elgin in Speyside. The distillery has retained its traditional atmosphere since… Continue reading
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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Whiskey Liqueur ~ 35% (Jack Daniels Distillery) 35% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Introduced as the brand’s first flavored variation. With hints of honey and a naturally smooth finish, its taste is… Continue reading
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Kilchoman Machir Bay 2014
Kilchoman Machir Bay 2014 46% (Kilchoman Distillery) 46% ABV, £39.90 Score: 81/100 What they say: Machir Bay 2014 is a vatting of 5 and 6 year old ex-bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry butts. 46% ABV. The Machir Bay range is… Continue reading
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Glenmorangie Dornoch
Glenmorangie Dornoch Limited Edition (Travel Retail 43%, OB, Bourbon & Amontillado Finish, 2014) 43% ABV, £59.99 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: In the far north of Scotland, beside the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain, lies the Glenmorangie Distillery.… Continue reading
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Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8
The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 Category: Speyside single malt scotch whisky Origin: Balvenie Distillery ABV: 50.2% Cost: £150 What they say: To craft The Balvenie Tun 1401, Malt Master David Stewart transfers specially selected casks from across the ages… Continue reading
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Mackmyra Special:08 Handplockat
Mackmyra Special:08 Handplockat ~ 46% (Mackmyra) 46% ABV, £76 for 70cl Score: 90/100 What they say: Mackmyra Special:08 is a delicious, spicy, Swedish malt whisky with a floral and fruity character. This whisky is made from our Elegant recipe that… Continue reading
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Mackmyra First Edition
Mackmyra First Edition ~ 46.1% (Mackmyra) 46.1% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 89/100 What they say: We pursued our dreams and created the first Swedish malt Whisky. A Whisky that carries new experiences. Roasted Swedish oak, a hint of vanilla and… Continue reading
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Yamazaki 12 Years Old
Yamazaki 12 Years Old (43%, OB, 2014) Category: Japanese single malt whisky Origin: Yamazaki distillery Bottling: Suntory, OB ABV: 43% Cost: £64.79 What they say Yamazaki is Suntory’s flagship single malt, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aroma. From Yamazaki was… Continue reading
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Glenlossie 10 Years Old Flora and Fauna
Glenlossie 10 Years Old Flora & Fauna (43%, OB, 2014) 43% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Whisky from Glenlossie is highly sought after by blenders and is consequently not widely available as a single malt. There… Continue reading
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Speyburn Bradan Orach
Speyburn Bradan Orach (40%, OB, 2014) 40% ABV, £20 for 70cl Score: 84/100 What they say: Water is at the heart of Speyburn Single Malt. Speyburn is the only distillery to use water from the Granty Burn, a tributary of… Continue reading
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