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A Quick Dram: Laphroaig 18 yo

July 13, 2009 by Lucas +

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 [...]

Paula on Islay: Day 2

June 3, 2009 by Lucas +

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Paula’s Islay adventure travelogue continues today and makes our mouths water on this sunny afternoon. **** Last night was a bit miserable – cold & damp but a healthy dose of Black Bottle 10yr soon helped put [...]

A Quick Dram: Glenburgie 10 yo

May 30, 2009 by Chris +

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Glenburgie 10 yo Speyside 40% ABV £22.50 from here Colour: Light tan Nose: Christmas mince pies, aniseed and lemons. An appetising dram. Palate: Spicy on the top. Berries, cherries, roses and honey. Finish: Very sweet. [...]

St. George ain’t that saint no more…

May 28, 2009 by Lucas +

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When some time ago David from St. George’s distillery (yes, it is in England) told me he had sent me a sample of their heavily peated spirit I instantly thought it was going to be easy. We would sample some, I presumed, [...]