The Glenlivet 16 Years Old, Cask Strength
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.60% 8 The rich fruity profile of Glenlivet blossoms at cask strength. So well balanced.

Dewar Rattray Dufftown 1975, 29 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 8 With some Dufftowns you are glad when you've had enough. This is a well-made example which has been matched by very good bourbon wood.

Dewar Rattray Cask Collection Strathmill 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 63.50% 7 Whatever its age, this whisky is full of youthful vigour.

Gordon & MacPhail Ardmore 1990
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00% 7 A pleasant dram, especially with a splash of water but lacks nerve and buoyancy.

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Years Old, Family Reserve
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 53.50% 8 A big guy. On a frosty Christmas Eve maybe, waiting for Santa Claus by the fireplace. No risk of falling asleep with this fellow!

Famous Grouse Scottish Oak
Blended - Scotland - 45.00% 7 Seamlessly put together. Best drunk neat.

Old Malt Cask Glenglassaugh 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.60% 7 Another whose palate runs counter to its nose.

The Mackenzie
Blended - New Zealand - 40.00% 7 A very strange aromatic profile. Nose is not very pleasant at start then it delivers more.

Cooper's Choice Mortlach 1990 16 Years Old, Sherry Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 8 Yup, it's Mortlach alright. Every bit as good as the OB.

Canadian Club Sherry Cask
Blended - Canada - 40.00% 7 A fruity/spicy profile. Rye whisky shines through. Refreshing on a hot summer day.

Glen Moray Mountain Oak The Final Release
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.60% 7 More of a whisky spread than a drink. For those with a sweet tooth.

Auchentoshan 1976 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 41.60% 7 Old but still fresh. All very discreet. At its best neat.

Glace Fruits Speyside 1994
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 There's a restrained quality about all of these. Amusing lunchtime companions.

Brora 30 Years Old Special Release 2007
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.70% 7 The nose is off-putting,which knocks the score down, but the palate delivers.

Old Pulteney 21 Years old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 A two times dram. Fruity sweetness followed by a dry spiciness. The two faces meet up on time.

Duncan Taylor Glenrothes Octave Range 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.80% 9 Give it time. Balanced, complex and recommended.

Midleton Single Cask 1996
Single Malt - Republic of Ireland - 46.00% 7 Delicate and charming.

The Balvenie Golden Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.50% 8 Balanced, integrated and complex.

Scapa 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00% 7 A little bit of a let-down after a superlative nose.

Miyagikyo No Age
Single Malt - Japan - 43.00% 7 Not at its best.

Mackmyra Moment Rimfrost
Single Malt - Sweden - 53.20% 7 Delicate but charming with good intensity. It's often unfair to put this very carefully thought out character in a line-up with bolder flavours, but with patience you begin to understand. This isn't S...

Master of Malt Clynelish Single Cask Series 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.10% 8 ?A lovely, fresh and conversational dram. A dash of water brings out more sweetness. A spring celebration in itself.

AnCnoc 22 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 8 ?A superb nose, the palate is slightly restrained but still very enjoyable and harmonious as well.

Berry's Own Selection Auchroisk 1991 20 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 54.60% 7 An interesting dram. The palate is lighter than expected but fresh and lively. Perfect companion for a fruit salad with a ginger icecream.