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Duncan Taylor – The Octave Collection

October 16, 2018 by Chris +

Following on from my review of AD Rattray’s ‘The Octave Project’, we have another of these ‘before and after’ experiments to get our teeth into today. Although, I shouldn’t really call it an experiment. The guys at Duncan [...]

The Glenrothes Soleo Collection

October 15, 2018 by Chris +

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There’s been a bit of a shake up at The Glenrothes recently – gone are the vintages and in come regular age statements. I quite like the whole ‘vintage’ notion; to me it subconsciously emphasises the passage of time and [...]

Distell Limited Releases 2018 – Deanston, Tobermory & Bunnahabhain

October 5, 2018 by Chris +

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We’re all familiar with the Diageo Special Releases, yes? This annual, limited edition, ten-expression-strong line up is one of the most anticipated events of the year, as whisky lovers all over the world wait to see what [...]

Glendronach Forgue 10yo

October 3, 2018 by Chris +

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I tell you what, Rachel Barrie doesn’t sit around twiddling her thumbs, does she? Having reintroduced Benriach 12yo Sherry Wood and Glendronach 15yo Revival back into their respective core ranges, Glendronach’s Master Blender [...]

Tomatin Cù Bòcan 1990 Vintage

October 1, 2018 by Chris +

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What were you doing on October 17th 1990? The Berlin Wall had not long come down, Nelson Mandela had been out of prison a matter of months, the Gulf War was just kicking off and the first website wasn’t quite yet live on some [...]