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  • SMWS 24.128 Posh ladies on the prom!

    For me this was a perfect example of a whisky aged to the point of extinction. Undoubtedly beautiful spirit but likely a tired cask after 29 years, strangely little tannic or wood influence was discovered leaving the whole dram like… Continue reading

    SMWS 24.128 Posh ladies on the prom!

  • SMWS 4.214 After hours

    Highland Park 19 Years Old 1995 4.214 After hours (54.4%, SMWS, Bourbon HH, 235 Bottles, 2015) Category: Island single malt scotch whisky Origin: Highland Park Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 4.214 ABV: 54.4% Cost: £89.70 Score: 86/100 What… Continue reading

    SMWS 4.214 After hours

  • SMWS 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow

    Tullibardine 10 Years Old 2005 (60%, SMWS, 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow, Refill Bourbon, 223 Bottles, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tullibardine Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 28.28 ABV: 60.0% Cost £45.50 Score:… Continue reading

    SMWS 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow

  • SMWS 35.139 Punchy spice explosion

    Wow, a stunning Glen Moray expression. The toasted cask has worked to perfection here with a massive infusion of caramelised sugars and beautiful complimentary spices. A culinary delight! 88/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 35.139 Punchy spice explosion

  • SMWS 96.8 Relaxing in an alpine meadow

    GlenDronach 9 Years Old 2006 96.8 Relaxing in an alpine meadow (58.3%, SMWS, Refill Barrel, 172 Bottles, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: GlenDronach Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 96.8 ABV: 58.3% Cost: £44.20 Score: 85/100… Continue reading

    SMWS 96.8 Relaxing in an alpine meadow

  • SMWS B3.2 Ooey-gooey cinnamon bun

    Rock Town 3 Years Old 2012 B3.2 Ooey-gooey cinnamon bun (55.3%, SMWS, New Oak, 204 Bottles, 2015) Category: Arkansas Bourbon Whiskey Origin: Rock Town Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask B3.2 Ooey-gooey cinnamon bun ABV: 55.3% Cost: £59.00 buy from SMWS Score:… Continue reading

    SMWS B3.2 Ooey-gooey cinnamon bun

  • SMWS 13.47 It’s a knockout

    Dalmore 10 Years Old 2005 13.47 It’s a knockout (59.3%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 199 Bottles, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Dalmore Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 13.47 It’s a knockout ABV: 59.3% Cost: £51.70 Score: 89/100… Continue reading

    SMWS 13.47 It’s a knockout

  • SMWS 37.67 Tongue tingling treasure

    Beautiful, my absolute favourite of the tasting! A perfect blend of spirit and wood character really shows off this Cragganmore at its finest! 89/100 Continue reading

    SMWS 37.67 Tongue tingling treasure

  • SMWS 3.251 Engineers work bench in a boatyard

    Bowmore 17 Years Old 1997 3.251 Engineers work bench in a boatyard (55.4%, SMWS, Refill Sherry Butt, 553 Bottles, 2015) Category:  Islay single malt scotch whisky Origin:  Bowmore Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 3.251 Engineer’s work-bench in a… Continue reading

    SMWS 3.251 Engineers work bench in a boatyard

  • SMWS 66.76 Guilty pleasure

    This one had a lot of fans at the tasting and it is easy to see why, a good example of sweet and peat though a slightly diverse collection of Ardmore peat and white wine influenced sweetness. There was something… Continue reading

    SMWS 66.76 Guilty pleasure