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Octomore 10.2

Review: OCTOMORE EDITION 10.2 / 96.9 PPM / 8 AGED YEARS from @Bruichladdich #Octomore #islay #singlemalt #scotch #whisky

OCTOMORE EDITION 10.2 / 96.9 PPM / 8 AGED YEARS What they say Building on the structural brilliance of our super heavily peated spirit, this Octomore 10.2 edition has spent the first four years of its life in fresh bourbon barrels, before being moved into exceptionally high quality, and incredibly rare Sauternes casks. The reputable chateau who originally managed these casks had filled them…

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Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Rye

Review: Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Rye from @WTDistillery and @pourandsipclub #Rye #whisky

Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Rye What they say We have a pioneering spirit here at Wilderness Trail Distillery, just like the settlers who followed the path Daniel Boone blazed into Central Kentucky. In keeping with our location in the birthplace of Kentucky, we like blending old traditions with the science of making Bourbon and other fine spirits.After years of working with distilleries…

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Glenallachie 14 Years Old Oloroso UK Exclusive

Review: Glenallachie 14 Years Old Oloroso UK Exclusive from @TheGlenallachie Wood Finish Series #Glenallachie #Speyside #singlemalt #scotch #whisky

Glenallachie 13 Years Old Oloroso Cask Finish UK Exclusive What they say Bottled exclusively for the UK, this sophisticated 14-year-old Single Malt obtains its classic vanilla and spiced tones from maturation in 1st and 2nd fill American Oak Barrels before being re-racked into Oloroso Sherry Puncheons for over 2 years. The whisky was monitored frequently by Master Distiller, Billy Walker, to…

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Fettercairn 22 Years Old 1995 Cask 2809 (Samaroli)

Review: Fettercairn 22 Years Old 1995 Cask 2809 (Samaroli) #Fettercairn #singlemalt #scotch #whisky

Fettercairn 22 Years Old 1995 Cask 2809 What they say This Highland single malt from Fettercairn distillery was aged for 22 years after distillation occurred in a double pot still, before Samaroli bottled at 45% ABV in July 2017, with an outturn of 320 bottles. Official tasting notes Nose: Pronounced woodland scents reveal vegetal oak, salted caramel, apple skins and a hint of richly…

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Bowmore 18 Years Old (43%, OB, 2021)

Bowmore 18 Years Old (43%, OB, 2021)

Bowmore 18 Years Old Whisky Review ABV: 43%Age: 18 Years OldBottling: OBCategory: Islay single malt scotch whiskyCost: £73.95Origin: Bowmore distilleryVintage: Undeclared What they say Cosseted away in the finest, hand-selected oak casks and allowed to mature at its own sedate pace, this is one of the most remarkable, perfectly balanced single malt scotch whiskies of its kind. One of our…

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Paul John Christmas Edition 2020 (46%, OB, 2020)

Paul John Christmas Edition 2020 (46%, OB, 2020)

Paul John Christmas Edition 2020 Whisky Review ABV: 46%Age: NASBottling: OBCategory: Indian single malt whiskyCost: £54.95 Origin: Paul John distilleryVintage: Undeclared What they say From the sunny shores of Goa along India’s western coast, hails Paul John Christmas Edition 2020. Deep hues of gold and delicate aromas of orange peel and honeycomb enhanced with sweet oak and delicious plum…

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Caperdonich 18 Years Old 2002 The Distillery Reserve Collection (48.1%, OB, 2nd Fill Barrel #25215, 276 Bottles, 2020)

Caperdonich 18 Years Old 2002 The Distillery Reserve Collection (48.1%, OB, 2nd Fill Barrel #25215, 276 Bottles, 2020)

Caperdonich 18 Years Old 2002 The Distillery Reserve Collection Whisky Review ABV: 48.1%Age: 18 Years OldBottling: OB, The Distillery Reserve Collection, Single CaskCategory: Speyside single malt scotch whiskyCost: £185 Origin: Caperdonich distilleryVintage: 2002 What they say Distilled at Caperdonich distillery 30th May 2002 and matured for 18 years in 2nd fill barrel 25215 before bottling…

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Auchentoshan 22 Years Old 1998 Monologue (51.8%, Chapter 7, Bourbon Barrel #100155, 199 Bottles, 2020)

Auchentoshan 22 Years Old 1998 Monologue (51.8%, Chapter 7, Bourbon Barrel #100155, 199 Bottles, 2020)

Auchentoshan 22 Years Old 1998 Monologue Whisky Review ABV: 51.8%Age: 22 Years OldBottling: Chapter 7, MonologueCategory: Lowland single malt scotch whiskyCost: £145Origin: Auchentoshan distilleryVintage: 1998 What they say Auchentoshan is the only Scottish distillery to triple distil all its whisky. You tend to only see triple distillation in Irish Whisky. The process is rather complex and…

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