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  • SMWS G3.8 Eccentric and exotic

    Caledonian 35 Years Old 1979 G3.8 Eccentric and exotic (53.9%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 198 Bottles, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky 53.9% ABV, £108 buy from SMWS Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. G3.8 The panel found eucalyptus, earth, perfumed… Continue reading

    SMWS G3.8 Eccentric and exotic

  • SMWS 73.68 Summer landscape with woods

    Aultmore 16 Years Old 1998 73.68 Summer landscape with woods (55.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 232 Bottles, 2015) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 55.6% ABV, £54.50 Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. 73.68 The nose rested on foundations of… Continue reading

    SMWS 73.68 Summer landscape with woods

  • SMWS 72.36 Holy moly!

    Miltonduff 31 Years Old 1981 72.36 Holy moly! (44.6%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon HH, 51 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.6% ABV, £169 Score: 91/100 What they say: Cask No. 72.36 Holy moly! – passion-fruit and kiwi on polished… Continue reading

    SMWS 72.36 Holy moly!

  • SMWS G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness

    North British 23 Years Old 1990 G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness (60.3%, SMWS Refill Bourbon HH, 163 Bottles, 2014) Single grain scotch whisky buy from SMWS 60.3% ABV Score: 85/100 What they say: Cask No. G1.12 The nose seemed delicate, yet also… Continue reading

    SMWS G1.12 Mouth puckering sweetness

  • SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven

    Port Charlotte 12 Years Old 2002 127.42 Peat freak heaven (63%, SMWS, Refill Bourbon Barrel, 127 Bottles, 2015) Islay single malt scotch whisky 63% ABV, £61.30 Score: 87/100 What they say: Cask 127.42 Colour: Dull amber Flavour: Heavily Peated The… Continue reading

    SMWS 127.42 Peat freak heaven

  • SMWS 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances

    Glen Elgin 28 Years Old 1985 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances (44.5%, SMWS, Refill HH, 186 Bottles, 2013) Speyside single malt scotch whisky 44.5% ABV, £91.90 Score: 92/100 What they say: Cask No. 85.26  Fragrantly perfumed, but with deeper… Continue reading

    SMWS 85.26 Fragrant perfumes and deeper resonances

  • SMWS 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink

    Inchmurrin 14 Years Old 2000 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink (58.3%, SMWS, Refill Barrel, 204 Bottles, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 58.3% ABV, £53 buy from SMWS Score: 90/100 What they say: Cask No. 112.9 The nose had a bit… Continue reading

    SMWS 112.9 Cooper’s apron; perfumed mink

  • SMWS 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy

    Glen Ord 13 Years Old 2001 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy (59.3%, SMWS, Refill HH, 267 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 59.3% ABV, £46 Score: 86/100 What they say: Cask 77.36 Colour: Fading dusk Flavour: Spicy & sweet… Continue reading

    SMWS 77.36 Easy peasy lemon squeezy

  • SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face

    Caol Ila 22 Years Old 1992 53.193 To bring a smile to every face (49.9%, SMWS, Bourbon Barrel, Member Pack, 2014) Islay single malt scotch whisky 49.9% ABV, 10cl bottle received in SMWS membership gift pack Score: 86/100 What they… Continue reading

    SMWS 53.193 To bring a smile to every face

  • SMWS 123.11 The big bang theory

    Glengoyne 9 Years Old 2005 123.11 The big bang theory (57%, SMWS, 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel, 231 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 57% ABV, £44.00 Score: 84/100 What they say: Cask No. 123.11 This was one of those… Continue reading

    SMWS 123.11 The big bang theory