The Whiskyphiles

Single malt

  • The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade (40%, OB, 2015) Single malt scotch whisky 40% ABV, £25 for 70cl Score: 82/100 What they say: Our signature single malt, smooth rich and perfectly balanced with notes of brown sugar, toasted nuts and… Continue reading

    The Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade

  • Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection

    Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection (54.5%, Signatory, Sherry Butt #6074, 569 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 54.5% ABV, £89.95 Score: 84/100 What they say: Distilled: 17/09/1990 Bottled: 17/02/2014 Age: 23 years Cask Type: Sherry Butt Cask… Continue reading

    Mortlach 23 Years Old 1990 Cask Strength Collection

  • Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof

    Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof (57%, OB, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £45 for 70cl Score: 85/100 What they say: Tasting Notes Pour yourself a dram of this beautiful golden amber single malt whisky and take a… Continue reading

    Benromach 10 Years Old 100° Proof

  • Glenlossie 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask

    Glenlossie-Glenlivet 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask (43.5%, Cadenheads, Bourbon HH, 168 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 43.5% ABV, £350 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: Distilled at the Glenlossie distillery in 1966 and matured in a bourbon… Continue reading

    Glenlossie 48 Years Old 1966 Single Cask

  • Three Ships 10 Years Old

    Three Ships 10 Years Old Single Malt Whisky (43%, OB, 2013) 43% ABV, £40 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Back in 2003, the first South African single malt whisky was released in the form of Three Ships 10… Continue reading

    Three Ships 10 Years Old

  • Glen Scotia 21 Years Old 1991 Strawberry Ganache (Wemyss Malts)

    For the experience this was well worth the price. Sadly my budget doesn’t stretch to a full bottle and these are likely no longer available to buy. I would definitely try more of the Glen Scotia range and they have… Continue reading

    Glen Scotia 21 Years Old 1991 Strawberry Ganache (Wemyss Malts)

  • Cragganmore 20 Years Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

    Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 (54.2%, Master of Malt, Cask 1157, 274 bottles, 2011) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 54.2%ABV, RRP £49.95 for 70cl Score 85/100 What they say: A 20 year old single cask Cragganmore. We absolutely… Continue reading

    Cragganmore 20 Years Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

  • Dalmore 15 Years Old

    The Dalmore 15 Years Old (40%, OB, 2012) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: The Dalmore Distillery Bottling: Emperador; Whyte & Mackay ABV: 40% Cost: £52.45 What they say: The Dalmore Distillery has been producing exceptional single malt whisky… Continue reading

    Dalmore 15 Years Old

  • Cù Bòcan

    Tomatin Cù Bòcan (46%, OB, Peated, 2013) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tomatin Distillery Bottling: Takara Shuzo ABV: 46%  Cost: £34.43 What they say: Lightly peated [15ppm] single malt matured in a compelling combination of Virgin Oak, Bourbon… Continue reading

    Cù Bòcan

  • Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Quinta Ruban

    Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 year old (46%, OB, 2nd Edition, Port Finish, 2011) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Glenmorangie Distillery Bottling: Luis Vuitton Moet-Hennessy ABV: 46% Cost: £49.43 What they say: The darkest and most intense whisky in… Continue reading

    Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Quinta Ruban