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  • SMWS 135.6 Cones versus crones

    SMWS 135.6 Cones versus crones whisky review: An intriguing dram this one, with a nose full of fresh vanilla and a palate of pure crazy in comparison. I actually rather liked this one, maybe a ot more than I should… Continue reading

    SMWS 135.6 Cones versus crones

  • SMWS 63.49 In the dark of the abyss

    SMWS 63.49 In the dark of the abyss whisky review: A beautifully over-sherried anything. Sold like hot cakes because of its dark colour. Lots of overtly sherry-like influence only not the good bits. Too spicy, too burnt. Not a trace… Continue reading

    SMWS 63.49 In the dark of the abyss

  • SMWS 35.214 Without Pretence

    SMWS 35.214 Without Pretence review: Sadly a good example of the numbers on the bottle just not adding up for me. Amazingly ethereal for a 22 year old whisky. Too old to boast much Glen Moray character, too under-active cask… Continue reading

    SMWS 35.214 Without Pretence

  • SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy

    SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy whisky review: Quite harsh, over matured, too woody and tannic and far too strong cask influence – the peat is almost non-existant. Once the tannins have beaten your palate the end result is like… Continue reading

    SMWS 3.307 A journey into joy

  • SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea

    SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea whisky review: Sweet, fruity and spicy, fizzy and a little waxy, quite an unusual cask this one with plenty of bite. With a mix of salt and sweet this reminded me a lot cookie… Continue reading

    SMWS 10.141 Indulgence by the sea

  • SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams

    SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams whisky review: A deliciously smooth and malty dram from Laphroaig with their characteristic medicinal peaty nose and malty body. 87/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 29.244 Weaving wondrous dreams

  • SMWS 107.13 Andalusian Gazpacho

    Whisky Review: SMWS 107.13 Andalusian Gazpacho: Sweet and spiced cured meat, followed by more sweet dried fruit, nut and tannin from the cask before the malt is included. Plenty of staying power and takes water well. I much preferred this… Continue reading

    SMWS 107.13 Andalusian Gazpacho

  • SMWS 9.143 Graceful gravitas

    Whisky Review: SMWS 9.143 Graceful gravitas: A delicious tropical fruit and herbal-wood filled expression that took me way back to Cheroot cigars and oddly fig and passion fruit balsamic vinegar, there is a strong dessert-wine or gooseberry wine like influence… Continue reading

    SMWS 9.143 Graceful gravitas

  • SMWS 10.108 Yin and Yang

    SMWS 10.108 Yin and Yang Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Definitely young but with some interest, a complexity that seems to be mostly spirit-driven, with lots of shellfish, brine, sweet and smoky influences but also a mineralic character and soapy… Continue reading

    SMWS 10.108 Yin and Yang

  • SMWS 11.32 Cirque De Saveur

    Tomatin 8 Years Old 2008 11.32 Cirque De Saveur (61.6%, SMWS, Bourbon Barrel, 252 Bottles, 2016) Category: Highland single malt Scotch Whisky Origin: Tomatin Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society ABV: 61.6% Cost: £48 sold out shop for similar at SMWS What They… Continue reading

    SMWS 11.32 Cirque De Saveur