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Here comes Ardbeg Rollercoaster!

February 6, 2010 by Lucas +

Update (15/02/2010): High resolution photo and our review Here it comes! The new Ardbeg is just round the corner. On February 15th Ardbeg Rollercoaster will be made available through the Ardbeg website. It is a vatting of 10 [...]

Why exactly is Smokehead so dear?

February 5, 2010 by Lucas +

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As I would imagine somebody will be quick enough to point out, this isn’t really a post with a point. It’s more of a musing, maybe a push for some discussion. I was looking at the price of Smokehead 18 year old [...]

A Quick Dram: Kilchoman 3yo

August 25, 2009 by Lucas +

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Kilchoman 3yo ABV unknown Available: 9th September Colour: Pale straw Nose: Rhubarb custard sweets, fresh leather, vanilla, a punch of metallic bright smoke and a touch of marmalade. Palate: Firm and smoky, a bit dry and [...]

A Quick Dram: Laphroaig 18 yo

July 13, 2009 by Lucas +

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Originally I wanted to taste it alongside the 15 yo, but somehow, before I managed to purchase a bottle, the stocks were exhausted. Never mind. I remember the 15 very well, a comparison is inevitable and the bar is pretty [...]

Bowmore on the beach (under the palm trees)

June 8, 2009 by Chris +

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I cannot believe it took Lucas and I so long to taste these beautiful Bowmores (courtesy of Duncan Taylor). The samples sat in Lucas’ flat untouched, brimming with potential. I don’t understand how we continually [...]