Tag Archives: Speyside
Craigduff 1973-2005, 32yo, 53.9%- Signatory
Craigduff is a bit of a weird one. There is no such distillery and calling it a proper ‘brand’ is a stretch of the imagination too. It’s a peated Speyside whisky from Chivas Brothers, but I find sources stating it … Continue reading
Tamdhu 25, 43%
Tamdhu currently is trying to get some shelf space in shops by having rereleased their 10 year old a few years ago, and there’s also a new cask strength release that comes in batches, like BenRiach, GlenDronach, Glengoyne and many … Continue reading
Speyside Region 1973-2016, 43yo, 49.2% – The Whisky Agency
The series this whisky is in is called ‘Good Vibes’. Generally that quite correct as to what I’m getting when having a dram of 1970s whisky. The whisky was distilled at an undisclosed Speyside distillery, which generally means Glenfarclas, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 1973, Cask Strength, Good Vibes, Sherry Cask, Speyside, The Whisky Agency, Undisclosed Distillery
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Glen Moray 13, ‘The Dunnage Bakehouse’, ex-gin cask, 58.3% – SMWS
A while ago, on ‘The Spirits Business’ there was an announcement for a bottling by the SMWS that was drawn from a gin cask. As far as I (and they) know that’s a first, and that peaked my interest. I decided … Continue reading
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Tagged 2002, Bottle Share, Cask Strength, Elgin, Gin cask, Glen Moray, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, SMWS, Speyside
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Mortlach 1954-2012, 58yo,43% – Gordon & MacPhail’s Rare Old
Well, rare and old this one surely is! A 58 year old Mortlach! I still can’t really wrap my head around me getting this from Gordon & MacPhail. This one was also delayed quite a bit in reviewing, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Mortlach
Tagged 1958, Diageo, Free Sample, Gordon & MacPhail, Mortlach, Rare Old, Sherry Cask, Speyside
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Speyside Region, 1975-2016, 40yo, Fino Sherry Butt, 55% – The Whisky Agency (Good Vibes)
This bottle is from one of the more expensive bottle shares I did last year. Initially it was a bit painful (financially) that it didn’t sell out, but at this moment I am glad it didn’t. It’s not often anymore … Continue reading
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Tagged 1975, Bottle Share, Speyside, The Whisky Agency, Undisclosed Distillery
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BTC Sample 17: Glenrothes 1990-2015, 24yo, 55.7%, Cadenhead’s
Yesterday I was convinced this was a young-ish, high octane belter from the SMWS. It turns out to be a not-insanely-high-strength Glenrothes with some decent age to it. Maybe I should just get out of this hobby all together… Anyway, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990, Blind Tasting Competition, Cadenhead's, Cask Strength, Glenrothes, Sherry Cask, Small Batch, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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BTC Sample 10: Allt-a-Bhainne 18, 1995-2014, 59.2%, Chapter 7
This time I got 40 points for being spot on with it being an 18 year old whisky. I was in doubt between Highlands and Speyside, and randomly guessed the wrong side of that arbitrary line. I’ve not tried many … Continue reading
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Tagged 1995, Allt-a-Bhainne, Blind Tasting Competition, Bourbon Cask, Chapter 7, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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BTC sample 6: Glen Spey, 1995-2015, 20yo, 52.7%, Cadenhead’s
Apart from the one I didn’t enter in time, this is the first zero pointer I got this year. While that boils down to the second one in six days, that’s actually quite an okay score compared to previous years. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1995, Authentic Collection, Blind Tasting Competition, Cadenhead's, Glen Spey, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Usquebaugh Society
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BTC 2016, sample 2: Macallan 18, 1998-2016, 43%, G&M Speymalt
I got points! Two days in a row! Sniff: Heavy on the nose, with some leathery sherry and heavy spirit. Quite earthy, with baked fruits (blackberries, plums). With a big inhale there’s a bit of a minty note. Black cherries. … Continue reading
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