Tag Archives: Blended Whisky
Lowrie’s Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky, 45.7% – Thompson Brothers
The thing that made this blended whisky stand out, apart from the fun label (a bit reminiscent of That Boutique-y Whisky Company) was that they partially matured the whisky on Campervan beer casks. I don’t have much experience with that … Continue reading
De Verloren Whisky 15yo, 5th Anniversary, Sherry cask, 45% – King Cask
‘De Verloren Whisky’ or ‘the lost whisky’ is based on a story of ships losing casks of whisky in a storm in 1969. The casks washed up on a beach on Terschelling (one of the Dutch islands). The story inspired … Continue reading
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Tagged Anniversary, Blended Whisky, Dam Dranken, De Verloren Whisky, King cask, Terschelling
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Seven Stars 30, 2023 release, 48.2% – Cadenhead’s
This blended whisky is a bit of a call back to brands that Cadenhead’s ran years ago. They used to have a 12 year old, back when proof was measured instead of ABV, and the contents were in ounces. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Blended Whisky, Cadenhead, Seven Stars, Sherry Cask
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Spica 40, 1980-2020, European and American Oak Barrels, 44.8% – North Star Spirits
It’s not often anymore that whiskies as old as this one pass my palate nowadays. So, sometimes you just have to indulge when they do. Last weekend I decided to empty this one because the level was getting quite low. … Continue reading
Blended Scotch Whisky 42, 1976-2019, Oloroso Finish, 46.2% – The Maltman
This Blended Scotch Whisky consists of Ben Nevis, Clynelish, Teaninich, Macduff, Dailuaine and Invergordon. Not the least interesting names in the business! Also, while this states having had an Oloroso finish, what didn’t really fit the title, is that that … Continue reading
Posted in - Blended Whisky, Ben Nevis, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Invergordon, Macduff, Teaninich
Tagged 1976, Ben Nevis, Blended Whisky, Clynelish, Dailuaine, Grain Whisky, Highlands, Invergordon, Macduff, Meadowside Blending, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Teaninich, The Maltman
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John Begg Blue Cap, 70 proof, 757ml
A bottling from the ’70s based on the fact that the alcoholpercentage is mentioned, and the contents are too. Older bottlings don’t always have that information, and newer ones have a barcode. The Italian tax label on the cap stating … Continue reading
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Tagged Blended Whisky, John Begg, Royal Lochnagar, Speyside
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Islay Origin, 12yo, 42%
There is no superlative to describing my wonderment at why this is bottled at 42%. Almost like someone wants to admit that bottling at a slightly higher ABV is better for flavor and depth compared to 40%, but doesn’t want … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Label, Blended Whisky, Caol Ila, Islay Origin, Johnnie Walker, Lagavulin
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Blended Scotch Whisky 40yo, 1980-2020, 44.7% – Cadenhead’s Club
Last year’s Cadenhead’s Club release was this venerable blended Scotch from a single sherry butt. Released before Brexit came into effect it was rather easy to get a bottle over from Campbeltown and when I saw the age, the style … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980, Blended Whisky, Cadenhead, Cadenhead's Club, Sherry Cask
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Transistor, Blended Scotch Whisky, 43% – Compass Box (and Punk IPA)
Transistor is one of the three whiskies that have been released in cooperation with BrewDog. Whiskies specially selected to pair well with one of BrewDog’s most available beers. There’s Tulip Torpedo, a rye whisky from Zuidam that is to be … Continue reading
Posted in - Beer, - Blended Whisky, Compass Box
Tagged Blended Whisky, Boilermaker Series, Brewdog, Compass Box, Punk IPA, Transistor
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Online tasting: USA Exclusive II, by Whisky4All / Norbert Tebarts
Norbert is a guy who’s been around for ages in the whisky world, and has started his own company to host tastings and have stands at festivals a few years ago. He is mostly known for his enthusiasm about American … Continue reading
Posted in - American Whiskey, - Blended Whisky, - Bourbon, - Rye Whiskey, Blood Oath, Clyde May, Hermitage, Hiram Walker, Imperial, Limestone Branch, Lux Row, Sagamore Spirit, Town Branch, Yellowstone
Tagged Alabama, Alabama Style Whiskey, American Whiskey, Blended Whisky, Blood Oath, Bourbon, Clyde May, Hermitage, Hiram Walker, Imperial, Kentucky, Limestone Branch, Lux Row, Port Cask, Rye, Sagamore Spirit, Town Branch, Yellowstone
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Malt Fascination 