Ratings

Glendronach 17 yo 1995/2013 PX Puncheon 4682

March 25, 2013

Sherry bombs are the speciality of Glendronach and this is no exception. Interestingly this is not as sweet as you might expect from a PX cask. It is not as complex as the oldies but delicious. – Rating: 86/100

Laphroaig 25 yo (Cask Strength Version)

March 23, 2013

It is amazing how medicinal this old whisky still is. The complexity in this epic dram is enormous. – Rating: 90/100

Girvan 48 yo 1964/2012 The Whisky Agency

March 23, 2013

A sherried grain whisky is always something special. This one has very strong wood notes, but in combination with the strong grain profile it works remarkably well. – Rating: 88/100

Linkwood 28 yo 1984/2012 Whisky Warehouse No. 8

March 19, 2013

A quite unusual but also very pleasant whisky and most likely without nicotine. – Rating: 87/100

Littlemill 21 yo 1990/2012 Scott’s Selection

March 19, 2013

Nose and palate have a very nice fruity freshness, but overall the spices are a bit too strong here.- Rating: 83/100

Bowmore 30 yo Sea Dragon

March 18, 2013

Some aspects of the palate and especially the nose are truly fantastic, but underneath there is a slight watery feeling that makes me cut a few points. – Rating: 91/100

St. Magdalene 30 yo 1982/2012 Douglas Laing

March 18, 2013

The nose is to die for, but on the palate this whisky is a bit edgy and not quite as harmonious as I would expect from a 90+ point dram. – Rating: 87/100

Mortlach 17 yo 1995/2013 Whisky Warehouse No. 8

March 9, 2013

It is very gentle on the nose and doesn not have much of a punch on the palate either, but don’t be fooled. There is quite a lot to discover in this smooth dram. – Rating: 85/100

Caperdonich 18 yo 1997/2012 Whisky Warehouse No. 8

March 9, 2013

A nice nuttiness is joined by creamy fruit and strong spice which is actually a little too strong for my taste. – Rating: 81/100

Clynelish 15 yo 1997/2013 Whisky Warehouse No. 8

March 7, 2013

The general character of this dram is quite mild, but spices come out woth some water. Nice and well-balanced. – Rating: 84/100

Pulteney 21 yo 1990/2012 Cadenhead’s

March 7, 2013

The spices are quite dominant here, especially with a bit of water. The fruit flavours barely manage to keep up. – Rating: 83/100

Glen Keith 20 yo 1991/2012 Nectar Of The Daily Drams

March 6, 2013

The fruity nose does not really indicate the strong spices that will hit your palate. You have been warned. – Rating: 84/100

Coillmor 3 yo American Oak 2009/2013

March 6, 2013

If the German distillers just were a little more patient with their whisky. This is still too rough and newmake-y to be really enjoyable. – Rating: 65/100