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Aug 23, 20242 min read
Two Glentauchers, its already in plural.
1)Glentauchers 2013/2023 10YO 58.9% LOTG Hogshead with refill ex-(Lap) PX Cask Finish. Nose: Leathery, tobacco, dry oak. Cranberries with...
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Aug 19, 20242 min read
Blair Athol 3-some, and I realise I might not appreciate the beauty of Blair Athol
1)Blair Athol 2011/2013 12YO Refill HHD 52%, Whisky Broker UK. Nose : Lemon skin, nuts, little dusty oak, and apparently I got some...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
Craigellachie and Staoisha (Whisky Broker UK), an afternoon talking to the teens.
1)Craigellachie 2013/2023 10YO 52.1% Distilled at Craigellachie distillery in 2013 and aged in a single bourbon barrel for 10 years...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read
Auchentoshan 2007/2003 15YO 54.7% (IB, LOTG)
TLDR; Sour plum juice, prune, sweet & sour dry figs Nice scale: 84/100 Distilled in Auchentoshan Distillery in 2007, aged for 14 years in...
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Mar 7, 20241 min read
Longmorn 2011/2023 12YO 58% (IB, LOTG)
TLDR; Chocolate, leathery & oak spice Nice scale:Â 84/100 Distillate in 2011 at Longmorn Distillery, aged in a refill butt but was taken...
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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Archives#2 Bunnahabhain 1980/2015 35YO & Caol Ila 1996/2008 11YO (IB, Spirit Shop Selection x Sansibar & G&M)
Another Achrive series - that I have had owe for too long. I think the latest theme for this blog revolves around clearing my debts....
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Feb 22, 20242 min read
Linkwood 2013/2023 10YO 51.1% (IB, Dalgety)
Alright, first, let me apologize for the delay in updating the blog! Too many things on my plate previously (and still do), and I am...
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Jan 13, 20242 min read
Last day of 2023 (White Label/Tobermory/Glengoyne/Ledaig/Springbank/Allt-A-Bhainne)
This is a long overdue review that I should have written earlier, but here it is :D Content: John Dewar & Son Whisky Of Great Age White...
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Jan 1, 20241 min read
Benrinnes 2013/2023 10YO 57.8% (IB, Lady of the Glen)
TLDR; Salted caramel, vanilla and dried fruits. Distilled at Benrinnes distillery in 2013 and aged in a hogshead before being transferred...
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Dec 26, 20231 min read
Royal Brackla 2011/2023 11YO 56.9% (IB, Lady of The Glen)
TLDR; Candied cherry, Cream and sweet. Distilled in Royal Brackla on 22nd Nov 2011, aged in a refill barrel with a finish in ex-Ruby Port...
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
GlenAllachie 2014 7YO 52.8% (IB, Jack Wiebers)
TLDR; Sweet, milky chocolate and dry creamy oak. Nice scale: 83/100 It was bottled by a German independent bottler, Jack Wiebers Whisky...
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Nov 20, 20232 min read
Drams with K; 14th November 2023 (IB, Balblair & Orkney)
K, another friend of mine, has brought some bottles from China, bottled by two Chinese Independent bottlers, for me to try. Table of...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read
Balblair 2013 10YO 52.4% (IB, Whisky Broker)
TLDR; Banana cake, sweet yellow fruits and nutty oak spice. This Balblair was distilled on 4th March 2013 and aged in a first-fill...
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Oct 5, 20232 min read
SMWS Dark 'N' Stormy Creme Brulee (IB, SMWS)
It is the time of the year that SMWS revisit Singapore; this time, they are with LMDW. And by signing up for exclusive priority, you do...
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Sep 19, 20231 min read
Teaninich 2009 13YO 46% (IB, Signatory Vintage)
TLDR; Sweet, jasmine green tea and malts. Nice scale: 82/100 It's been a while since I wrote another not-so-sophisticated review; I was...
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
Big Peat Christmas 2022 (IB, Douglas Laing)
TLDR; Lemon, herb, smoky and peat. Nice scale: 83/100 A blended Islay malt by Douglas Laing, liquids are drawn from Caol Ila, Bowmore,...
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Jul 24, 20234 min read
Drams with Ken, 16th July (Glenfiddich/Balvenie/Glenfarclas/Macallan/STAGG/Caol Ila/Laphroaig etc..)
A trip to Ken's castle is always like Kris the Cinderella meets the prince. Cinderella sips every dram with gratefulness. And, I did give...
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Jul 23, 20231 min read
Ledaig 2007 13 YO 48% (IB, LMDW)
TLDR; Smooth, salty, dry grass & well-balanced Nice scale: 84/100 Distillate at Tobermory Distillery in 2007, the peated expression of it...
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Jul 2, 20231 min read
Longmorn 2008 Distillery Label 46% (IB, G&M)
TLDR; Soapy, vanilla, and good on the nose. Nice scale: 78/100 Distilled at Longmorn in 2008 and bottled by Gordon & Macphail in 2022 at...
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Jun 22, 20231 min read
Auchroisk 2008 14 YO 55.5% (IB, The Single Cask)
Distilled at Auchroisk on 16th April 2008 and bottled on the 12th of July 2022. Aged for 14 years in Moscatel Octave (Cask number...
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