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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

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

Tecker Sherry Cask Single Malt

March 2, 2013

The sherry cask certainly adds some pleasant flavours, but some slight vegetal notes are a bit detrimental. – Rating: 69/100

Port Askaig 19 yo Cask Strength

February 26, 2013

Quite a dry dram with a light bitterness on the palate. The finish is a bit timid. – Rating: 84/100

Port Askaig 12 yo

February 25, 2013

There is an element of dirtiness in this whisky that adds a wickedly intriguing dimension. The spices in this are delightful. – Rating: 87/100

Springbank 19 yo Cask 129 and 482 Master of Malt

February 20, 2013

Two rather different Springers compared head to head – Ratings: 84/100 and 88/100

Balcones True Blue Cask Strength

February 19, 2013

I do like the spicy notes quite a bit, but there is a certain mustiness (probably the blue corn signature) that I am not a fan of. I much preferred the smoked Brimstone. – Rating: 80/100

Boxes Blend

February 19, 2013

A very nice whisky with a somehow quiet character, nothing to ponder about, just to sip and relax. This is suprisingly good blending work by an amateur. – Rating: 82/100

Bunnahabhain 23 yo 1989/2012 Master of Malt

February 17, 2013

The sweetness is the first thing you notice in this excellent dram. But then the fruit and liquorice join in. – Rating: 87/100

Tobermory 17 yo 1995/2012 Master of Malt

February 17, 2013

Very spicy but still quite enjoyable, the mouthfeel is coating and a nice sweetness balances the spice. – Rating: 82/100

Bowmore 15 yo Laimrig

February 17, 2013

Rich fruity sherry flavours enter a fruitful symbisois with the trademark Bowmore mild peat. Essentially this is a cask strength version of the Darkest. – Rating: 87/100