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The Glenrothes 1988 (bottled 2014)

2015-12-10T20:26:18.000Z1 Min Read — In review

Glenrothes 1988 (bottled 2014) is described as: A 1988 vintage single malt Scotch whisky from the Glenrothes distillery in Speyside. Matured in a mixture of Spanish Sherry oak and American oak casks, this whisky has developed a great deal of…


The Glenlivet 18 Years

2015-10-01T21:59:55.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

A very special Glenlivet. The bouquet is remarkably flowery, clean and soft. The taste is light-bodied with a delicate balance between sweetness and malty dryness. Flowery, peachy, notes of vanilla with a restrained, long gently warming finish…


The Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition

2015-09-10T21:56:59.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

Macallan Whisky Maker's Edition has been personally crafted by the distillery's manager, Bob Dalgarno, from a mix of sherry and bourbon casks and bottled at his preferred drinking strength of 42.8%. The 1824 Collection is a range of Macallans…


Dimple 15 Year Old

2015-08-13T21:48:53.000Z1 Min Read — In review

Dimple 15 Year Old Scotch has fragrant tones that are almost tones of perfume mellowing to a sweet buttery aroma. Flavoursome and light, nothing spicy or harsh. The finish is delicate and maybe a gesture of dark chocolate hiding in there. Varietal…


Aberlour A'bunadh

2015-07-23T21:57:47.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

A'bunadh is a cask-strength single malt whisky from the Aberlour Distillery in Scotland. Though it has no age statement, it is released in limited run batches, each batch carrying a unique number on its label. Each batch of this whisky is blended…


Highland Park 12 Years Old

2015-07-16T21:55:22.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

The Highland style of Whisky is generally considered to be one of the most approachable styles. Deep gold in colour with a nose of heather and wood smoke Highland Park has a deceptively complex palate that ranges from sweet maltiness to smokey peat…


Macallan 1824 Series 'Sienna'

2015-07-09T21:53:39.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

The Macallan 1824 Series focuses on single malts that are of exemplary colour and flavour with a range of casks and liquid ages (no age statement) used to deliver the desired colour and exceptional Macallan character. The 'Sienna', exclusively…


Glen Deveron 16 Year Old Single Malt

2015-07-02T21:34:29.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

This subtle expression with a golden amber colour has notes of fine toasted cereal and apple, making this a full, fruity malt with a smooth and mellow finish. Taste: 3/5 | Smell: 3/5 | Smoothness: 4/5 Overall: 3.5/5 Comments: A perfect whiskey to…


Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1 Scotch Whisky

2015-06-18T21:57:43.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

Magnificently muscular. Most heavily peated malts are so dry and phenolic there is little else to spark the senses, not so this young warrior who arouses pride and passion, transporting you to that most famous rock in the Atlantic ocean – Islay – the…


Dalmore 12 Years

1970-01-01T00:00:00.000Z1 Min Read — In Review

About the Distiller The Dalmore distillery is located in Alness, Scotland, which is 20 miles north of Inverness. It sits on the banks of the Cromarty Firth overlooking the Black Isle, the "big meadowland", from which it takes its name. The Dalmore…