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Glen Scotia 21, 51.5% – Douglas Laing’s Old Particular

The fourth and almost final whisky of the Twitter Tasting turned out to be a Glen Scotia. Glen Scotia is a bit of a hit & miss distillery for most people, but the last couple of years there have been … Continue reading

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Glen Ord 16, 48.4% – Douglas Laing’s Old Particular

Or, Old Perpendicular according to The Whisky Sponge. I tried to do some research into old and new perpendicularity, but I couldn’t find much differences. I had to give up at some point so there’s no actual result there. What … Continue reading

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Caperdonich 18, 48.4% – Douglas Laing’s Old Particular

The second whisky in Douglas Laing’s Old Particular Twitter Tasting. Another blind sample so we could assess the whisky on its merits instead of on name and fame. A good call for such a tasting, if you ask me! During … Continue reading

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Auchentoshan 15, 48.4% – Douglas Laing’s Old Particular

Little over a week ago there was another Twitter Tasting held by Steve from The Whisky Wire. He’s rather active at organizing those, but since I’m able to participate every now and then, you won’t hear me complaining! This time … Continue reading

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Clynelish 1971-2009, 47.9% – Old Malt Cask

A Clynelish from the early years of the distillery! After it was opened in 1968 it was only in production for three years before this barrel was laid to rest. It waited a glorious 38 years before it was bottled … Continue reading

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Hielander Whisky Festival 2013

The whisky festival in Alkmaar, hosted by Wullie MacMorland of The Hielander Scottish Restaurant is usually the first official whisky event of the year. This year it is no different. Funnily enough I go there every year with different people. … Continue reading

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