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Jura One and All, 21yo, 51%
Let’s get this out: I generally think of Jura as my second least favorite distillery in Scotland. The number one spot is taken by Abhainn Dearg. Somehow, I decided to give them another chance two years ago when this one … Continue reading
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Tagged Bourbon Cask, Islands, Isle of Jura, Jura, Sherry Cask, Wine cask
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Bowmore Warehousemen’s Selection, 17yo, 1999, 51.3%
When I was on Islay, of course I didn’t just buy a shared bottle of Bunnahabhain Marsala Cask, we also went to Bowmore. We obviously went to Bowmore since we could see the distillery from our cottage, and it’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1999, Bourbon Cask, Bowmore, Distillery Only, Islay, Sherry Cask, Travel, Wine cask
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Octomore 08.2/167ppm, 2008-2017, 8yo, 58.4%
Slowly but surely slightly older Octomore are being released. In the case of Octomore it’s a bit weird since the age on the label will not entirely reflect a decent price point. Mostly because producing the whisky is ridiculously expensive. … Continue reading
Posted in Bruichladdich, Octomore
Tagged 2008, Bruichladdich, Cask Strength, Islay, Octomore, Wine cask
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BTC #8: Deanston 8, Handfilled, 57.8%
Another day, another dram. This one sat darkly in its bottle, so I went in with a slight prejudice towards its flavors and cask type. It didn’t really cost me in the end, since I’m spreading my guesses without actually … Continue reading
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Tagged Blind Tasting Competition, Deanston, Distillery Only, Highlands, Usquebaugh Society, Wine cask
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BTC 2016, sample 3: Kilchoman 5, Sauternes Cask, 50%
Diminishing returns, already. But at least I’ve got another couple of points. 13, just for the ABV this time. I expected this whisky to be a Longrow because of its minerality, but it turned out to be a wine cask … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Blind Tasting Competition, Islay, Kilchoman, Usquebaugh Society, Wine cask
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Longrow 2001-2015, 13yo, Chardonnay Cask, 56.7% – Springbank Society
I’ve been a member for the Springbank Society for about seven or eight years now, and while I did miss out on some bottles, most of them have found their way to my shelf. Most of them have also been … Continue reading
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Tagged 2001, Bottle Share, Campbeltown, Cask Strength, Chardonnay cask, Longrow, Springbank, Springbank Society, Wine cask
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Tomatin 2002-2016, 14yo, Cabernet Sauvignon Cask Finish, 46%
The second Tomatin of the three Limited Editions of 2016 is a spirit that matured in refill bourbon and was transferred to Cabernet Sauvignon casks afterwards. You can see it by its color, since it’s got a lovely red hue … Continue reading
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Tagged 2002, Bottle Share, Highlands, Limited Editions, Tomatin, Wine cask
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Benromach Sassicaia 2007 (bottled 2016), 45%
Benromach releases a Sassicaia finished whisky from their warehouses every year or so. They don’t come with an age, but they use a vintage instead. They go with vintages for a lot of the wood finished whiskies, while the older … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007, Benromach, Forres, Free Sample, Gordon & MacPhail, Sassicaia finish, Speyside, Wine cask
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Glenmorangie Milsean, 46%
For the seventh time Glenmorangie releases their annual Private Edition series. So far there have been hits and misses, and for me some unknown. The biggest success in the range was the Ealanta, I think. The Virgin Oak matured whisky was … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Sample, Glenmorangie, Highlands, Milsean, NAS, Private Edition, Wine cask
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