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  • SMWS 25.65 The whispered kiss

    Rosebank 22 Years Old 1991 25.65 The whispered kiss (50%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 220 Bottles, 2014) Lowland single malt scotch whisky 50% ABV, £374.99 Score: 90/100 What they say: Cask No. 25.65 A whispered kiss from a ghost. Delicate… Continue reading

    SMWS 25.65 The whispered kiss

  • SMWS 46.26 Killer Bee Surf Wax

    Glenlossie 21 Years Old 1992 46.26 Killer Bee Surf Wax (54.4%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 238 Bottles, 2014) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 54.4% ABV, £76.60 Score: 84/100   What they say: Cask No. 46.26 We all imagined sitting in… Continue reading

    SMWS 46.26 Killer Bee Surf Wax

  • SMWS 9.88 A heart-starter

    Glen Grant 25 Years Old 1988 9.88 A heart-starter (55.3%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 542 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 55.3% ABV, £99 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask No. 9.88 Little aroma beyond ‘dry’ to start with: very… Continue reading

    SMWS 9.88 A heart-starter

  • SMWS 7.107 The good old days

    Longmorn 10 Years Old 2003 7.107 The good old days (60.6%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 211 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.6% ABV, £48.40 Score: 83/100 What they say: Colour: Shiny trumpet Flavour: Spicy & sweet All of… Continue reading

    SMWS 7.107 The good old days

  • SMWS 4.194 Lip-smacking and mouth-puckering

    Highland Park 18 Years Old 1995 4.194 Lip-smacking and mouth-puckering (53.3%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 60 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 53.3% ABV, £71.70 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask No. 4.194 The nose picked up wood and leather… Continue reading

    SMWS 4.194 Lip-smacking and mouth-puckering

  • SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries

    Glenlivet 10 Years Old 2003 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries (60.2%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 208 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.2% ABV, £48.40 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 2.90 The nose told us that scythes had… Continue reading

    SMWS 2.90 Flower meadows and patisseries

  • SMWS 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens

    Glenfarclas 12 Years Old 2002 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens (57%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 235 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £46.10 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 1.186 A mellow nose with… Continue reading

    SMWS 1.186 A stroll in the Luxemburg Gardens

  • SMWS 42.14 Hot water bottle

    Ledaig 9 Years Old 2004 42.14 Hot water bottle (60.1%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 100 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 60.1% ABV, £43.60 Score: 78/100 What they say: Cask No. 42.14 Available to buy from 9am Friday 14 November… Continue reading

    SMWS 42.14 Hot water bottle

  • SMWS 53.198 Wasabi on a California roll

    Caol Ila 18 Years Old 1995 53.198 Wasabi on a California roll (59.1%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 510 Bottles, 2014) Single malt scotch whisky 59.1% ABV Score: 84/100 What they say: An image of an old derelict wooden pier by… Continue reading

    SMWS 53.198 Wasabi on a California roll

  • SMWS 27.107 To the manor born

    Springbank 16 Years Old 1998 27.107 To the manor born (56%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Gorda, 775 Bottles, 2014) Campbeltown single malt scotch whisky 56% ABV Score: 88/100 What they say: Thick, old fashioned vanilla ice cream, with tinned peaches, then… Continue reading

    SMWS 27.107 To the manor born