Reviews

A Quick Dram: Ballantine’s 17 yo

March 25, 2009 by Lucas +

Ballantine’s 17 yo Blend 43% ABV £39.99 from Here Colour: Honey Nose: Rich Christmas cake icing, honey, spice, plum jam sweetness, juicy red apple, sweet oak and a touch of marzipan. Palate: Elegantly bitter and spicy [...]

A Quick Dram: The Glenlivet 15 yo

March 23, 2009 by Chris +

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The Glenlivet 15 yo Limousine Cognac cask Speyside 40% ABV £30.50 from Here Colour: Deep Gold Nose: Vanilla, perfume, oaky spice, strawberries and peaches Palate: Malty, rich tea biscuits, smooth Finish: Short, bit creamy and [...]

Laphroaig 25 yo Cask Strength

March 17, 2009 by Lucas +

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Laphroaig 25 yo Cask Strength 2008 bottling Isle of Islay £225 from Here All that we see or seem, Is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe **** The afternoon was unusually quiet and warm for Edinburgh. As I was [...]

A Quick dram: Scapa 16 yo

March 16, 2009 by Lucas +

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Scapa 16 yo Isle of Orkney 40% ABV £52.75 from here Colour: Lemon tea Nose: Banana custard, lemon meringue, blueberry, cheesecake sweetness and layers of vanilla. Very pleasant and light yet complex. Top notch. Palate: Spicy, [...]

A Quick Dram: Tormore 12 yo

March 15, 2009 by Chris +

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Tormore 12yo Speyside single malt 40% ABV You can buy it Here for £22.95 Colour: Apple Juice Nose: Spicy, but mild like a coconut curry. Slightly oily. Nutty. Palate: Quite dry, pine nuts, peppery. Ever so slight hint of [...]