Review
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Benrinnes 2008 The Firkin Ten
The result of combining Benrinnes distillate with ex-Madeira cask is a quite light and almost effervescent whisky. Sweet and peachy from the Madeira wine influence and deliciously spiced towards the end of the palate. 83/100 Continue reading
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Dalmunach 4 Years Old 2015 The Distillery Reserve Collection
Still young but eminently drinkable this has a lovely peach yoghurt fruity and creamy nature, surprisingly little ‘new make’ evidence and not overly oaked, though perhaps shows it a little in fresh oak/pencil shavings, gentle biscuity cereals too shows great… Continue reading
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John Crabbie 28 Years Old 1992 Speyside
A powerful, fragrant dram full of fruit and flowers, distinct spirit character throughout that was really rather inviting. Wood varnish and tropical fruits abound. 91/100 Continue reading
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Caperdonich 18 Years Old 2002 The Distillery Reserve Collection
A superb expression that balances both spirit and wood influences, full of tropical fruit. 88/100 Continue reading
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Aultmore 9 Years Old 2011 Reserve Casks Parcel No. 4
This small batch has slightly more depth, whether due to quality of the initial distillate or casks used is hard to determine but I certainly preferred this over the Linkwood in the same range. 82/100 Continue reading
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Linkwood 10 Years Old 2009 Reserve Casks Parcel No. 4
This came across as a little young, spirity and vanillic, tasted blind I guessed either Speyside or Lowland so wasn’t far off the mark for a small batch Linkwood in ex-Bourbon casks. 81/100 Continue reading
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Imperial 22 Years Old 1998 Monologue
A mature, gentle and reserved Imperial expression, packed full of well aged fruit and wood with a focus on deep citrus zest. 91/100 Continue reading
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Mannochmore 11 Years Old 2008 Monologue
A traditional Speysider, fruity with obvious influence of oak wood, well developed, zesty, cooked and preserved apples in this one. 85/100 Continue reading
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Glen Moray Warehouse 1 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured
A fascinating full ex-Sauternes maturation has delivered plenty of sweet fruit but equally tannic French oak influence to Glen Moray’s supple spirit. 86/100 Continue reading
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GlenAllachie 12 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish
Another quiet woody expression and not too dissimilar to the previous French oak edition with a touch more wood spices added here. 82/100 Continue reading
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