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Mortlach 1996/2010 James MacArthur

February 7, 2011
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This malt was aged in a refill cask that didn’t have much strength anymore to contribute to the flavour. No real flaws but rather unimpressive. – Rating: 76/100

Glenlivet 1994/2009 Adelphi

January 2, 2011

This sherried Glenlivet needs some water to calm it down. Quite richly flavoured overall, but the nose is a bit pungent and the palate lacks an aromatic counterpart to the spices. Good, but not great. – Rating: 82/100

An Cnoc 1995

November 9, 2010

A very sippable malt with a well- rounded bouguet of aromas. nutty and fruity flavours dominate. – Rating: 82/100

Glen Keith 1995/2009 Dun Bheagan

September 28, 2010

Quite a pleasant malt from a closed distillery. It has quite a bit going on on the palate but is approachable enough to serve as a relaxing dram just for sipping away. – Rating: 84/100

Speyside 1995/2009 “Der Whisky”

September 16, 2010

A very nice fruity malt that can take (and needs) quite a bit of water. In a way both smooth and spicy at the same time. This forum bottling is a dramatic improvement from previous year’s Glen Spey. – Rating: 84/100

Clynelish 14 yo

August 22, 2010
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Overall: This malt has a very pleasant nose. The palate is quite complex but it would be even better with a little less wood influence. – Rating: 81/100

An Cnoc 1994 Vintage

June 6, 2010
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Another fine malt from this often overlooked distillery. It is both gentle and complex at the same time. A great aperitive whisky to open up your senses. – Rating: 84/100

Glencadam 1991/2006 C&S Dram Collection

March 10, 2010

Nice and well balanced, much more complex than the very pale colour suggests. – Score: 84/100

Mannochmore 1992/2006 Cadenhead

March 6, 2010

This is sherry gone crazy, just too much of it in my opinion. The chemical nose puts me off as well. But I am sure some will love this dram. – Score: 75/100

Scapa 14 yo

January 12, 2010
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A bit too “plain” for my taste. I can’t stop thinking that there is something missing in this whisky. – Score: 73/100

Oban 14 yo

November 13, 2009
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A nice daily dram, lightly peated, lightly sherried and well-balanced – Score: 79/100

Ardbeg 1993/2008 Cadenhead’s

November 9, 2009

This is a fantastic dram. Strong peat perfectly balanced with strong vanilla. almost no sweetness in here and only a little fruit. – Score: 93/100

Bruichladdich Links IV – Turnberry 10th

October 15, 2009

A nice unpeated Laddie, good balance of fruit and spice – Score: 82/100

Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1993/2007

September 19, 2009
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Not very fruity for a port finish. Gentle and well-balanced but a bit weak on the palate – Score: 77/100

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