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Still Waters 1+11

February 8, 2013

A rather straighforward and enjoyable Canadian whisky. It does not boast a great complexity but for casual sipping it is just about right.- Rating: 80/100

Gibson’s 100th Grey Cup

February 8, 2013

The nose of this is quite nice, but on the palate it is a disappointment. The promised maple is present almost only on the nose. – Rating: 74/100

Nikka Super

February 6, 2013

A well balanced blend with some nice flavours. The finish is a bit weak, though. – Rating: 79/100

Springbank Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

February 4, 2013

Quite a spicy Springbank expression, especially with added water. Overall character is rather light but creamy. – Rating: 84/100

Clan MacGregor Blended Scotch Whisky

February 3, 2013

One of the weaker cheap blends, just about acceptable if nothing else is around. – Rating: 62/100

Kuchh Nai Blended Scotch Whisky

February 3, 2013

A drinkable entry level blend with an Indian story (the name means “nothing”); not more, not less. – Rating: 70/100

Invergordon Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

February 2, 2013

If you get past the initial herbal punch, a lovely mix of fruit, sweetness and spice pleases your palate. – Rating: 87/100

Bunnahabhain Toiteach

February 1, 2013

Simply a nice peated daily dram, nothing stands out here. – Rating: 83/100

Arran Machrie Moor Batch 2

February 1, 2013

The profile is slightly unusual but not unpleasant, with less smoke on the palate than on the nose. Overall this dram is less ferocious than the packaging suggests. – Rating: 83/100

Bowmore Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

January 30, 2013

A slight herbalness joins dry peat in this Bowmore that also shows nicely balanced fruity notes. – Rating: 85/100

Balcones Brimstone

January 27, 2013

This whisky just shouts “Barbecue” at you. Its marvelous nose and unique smoky palate take you right along to Hill Country where the brisket is slowly smoking in the pit. – Rating: 88/100

Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 1

January 26, 2013

Rather dominant nut flavours in here and not too much fruit, this is quite complex and a good dram to spend some time with. – Rating: 84/100

Overeem Old Hobart

December 31, 2012

This whisky needs a little time to open up, everything is rather delicate here but also rather delicious. – Rating: 84/100

Glenglassaugh Evolution

December 30, 2012

Still quite a young whisky but not too newmakey, the nose is very pleasant and the fruity creaminess on the palate makes it a nice uncomplicated sipping dram. – Rating: 81/100

Smoking Islay Cask 2012/436

December 23, 2012

This dram is very generic and one-dimenensional, I cannot find much of interest here. – Rating: 67/100

Mackinlay’s Shackleton Whisky – Journey Edition

December 19, 2012

This vatting intends to recreate an old-style Scotch. It manages in almost shy way, the flavours need time to develop on the palate. I only tasted the first version informally, so I can’t draw a proper comparison, I’m afraid. – Rating: 84/100

Benriach Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

December 4, 2012

The nose is quite spicy but on the palate it is surprisingly mild with sweet fruit taking the lead. A rich and satisfying dram. – Rating: 86/100

Benrinnes Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

November 26, 2012

A rather typical Benrinnes with that meaty sherry character we also often find in Mortlach, but the fruity aromas are stronger here. – Rating: 86/100

Aberlour Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

November 23, 2012

A few drops of water open it up a bit, but this dram does not give away a great deal of flavours. It is all very subdued. – Rating: 78/100

Aultmore Batch 1 – That Boutique-y Whisky Company

November 22, 2012

A nice combination of nutty and fruity flavours with quite some wood spice, powerful on the palate but light in body. – Rating: 84/100

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