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A Quick Dram: Pittyvaich 20yo

November 24, 2009 by Chris +

Pittyvaich 20yo Filled in 1989, bottled in 2009 Bourbon cask 6000 bottles 57.5% ABV £127 from here The Distillery closed its gates in 1993 after only 18 years distilling. It was demolished in 2003. Nose: Honey, heather, [...]

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: Balvenie 17yo Madeira

August 22, 2009 by Lucas +

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Balvenie 17yo Madeira wood finish 43% ABV To be released in September Colour: Burnt vegetable oil Nose: Signature Balvenie sticky honey and vanilla underpinned by oranges. Delicately creamy with layers of dried fruit compote. [...]

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 [...]

A Quick Dram: Suntori Hibiki 17

July 6, 2009 by Chris +

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Suntori Hibiki 17 yo Blended Whisky Japan 43% ABV You can buy it here for£59.49 Colour: An amber necklace Nose: Pears, nail varnish. Strwberries, peaches and cream. Little bit of nuttiness. I spent ages nosing it and got some [...]