Tag Archives: Billy Abbott

BenRiach 1998, 17yo PX Finish, 48.9% – OB for The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 7 October 2015 by

At Maltstock I generally trade a lot of booze with other people. For some I bring samples, for others bottles. And for Billy Abbott of The Whisky Exchange, I normally bring a few beers and whatever I’ve got lying around … Continue reading →

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Maltstock 2015 – Saturday

Posted on 30 September 2015 by

I was going to say that Maltstock days begin with the most awesome breakfast ever. However, this one started with a massive headache. Not overly surprising, but most unwelcome for sure. Rehydration starts. Then came breakfast. For a couple of … Continue reading →

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Edradour 2006-2013, 7yo, 59.2% – OB for The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 29 August 2014 by

The fourth Whisky Exchange sample in a row, and if memory serves, the last one in my stash at the moment. I’ll check later today, if I get around to it. The fourth sample, and for the fourth time in … Continue reading →

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Glentauchers 16yo, 1997-2013, 54.3% – Gordon and Macphail for The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 25 August 2014 by

The  long titles to blog posts seem to be becoming a theme. Maybe I should just review some drams that were regular OBs instead of private casks by independent bottlers. Anyway, Glentauchers is a distillery that’s mostly used in Ballantines … Continue reading →

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Port Charlotte PI1 – Elements of Islay

Posted on 4 January 2013 by

It feels like it’s been ages since I received a sample of this dram from my friend Billy at The Whisky Exchange. Since then it’s been sold out since it picked up top honours from the Malt Maniacs Awards. I … Continue reading →

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