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A Quick Dram: Balblair 1975

April 19, 2009 by Chris +

Balblair 1975 Northern Highlands 46% ABV £149.95 from here Colour: Copper pot still and orange Nose: Pears, creamy toffee and a slightly spicy raisin note. Rich chocolate and a touch of smoke. Tickles. Palate: Spicy, bitter [...]

A Quick Dram: Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength

April 2, 2009 by Lucas +

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Laphroaig 10 CS Islay 55.7% ABV £33.99 from Here (temporary offer!) Colour: Light orange Nose: Smoke from burning wood. Really earthy and floral, sharp citrus, bulk of tar and touch of bread crust. With loads of water, mint. [...]

A Quick Dram: Ballantine’s 17 yo

March 25, 2009 by Lucas +

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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 [...]