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Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Blended - Scotland - 40.00%
9
A lovely, luxurious whisky. I imagine a restaurant called café Opera. First, a little foie gras, then a couple of Maine lobsters, Marron glacé....and Blue Label?
Black Bull 40 Years Old Batch No. 2
Blended - Scotland - 41.90%
9
A pure beauty. The age without the wrinkles...
Compass Box Hedonism
Blended Grain - Scotland - 43.00%
8
Someone knows what they are doing. Who would have thought grain whisky could taste so good?
Compass Box Hedonism
Blended Grain - Scotland - 43.00%
8
Compass Box knows how to stay on course. Its whiskies are well-judged and consistent.
Blue Hanger 3rd Release 30 Years Old
Blended Malt - Scotland - 45.60%
8
By definition vatted malts are designed to iron out blemishes but rarely rise above the good or very
good. This is exceptional not just against this competition but in any categoryof whisky. Outstandi...
Lombard Smoking Ember
Blended Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8
A ‘love it or hate it' islander. Bold and uncompromising. And so charming.
Compass Box Hedonism
Grain - Scotland - 43.00%
8
Remarkably flavoursome and enjoyable for a blend of grain whiskies.
Port Ellen 32 Years Old
Single Grain - Scotland - 53.90%
8
Another shining example of shrewd cask selection.
Berry's Own Selection Girvan 1989
Single Grain - Scotland - 46.00%
8
An excellent refreshing dram. Well balanced, rich and light at the same time. Very enjoyable with chilled water.
BenRiach 30 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.00%
9
Soft, subtle and not overwooded. Just shades it over the 25yo this time.
BenRiach 21 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.70%
8
Reveals a rich profile by a succession of aromatic layers. Alcohol is perfectly tamed.
Drambuie 15 Years Old
Whisky Liqueur - Scotland - 43.00%
7
There is a trick here ! Can't be a whisky. A whiskey liqueur for sure. So hard to score. Would be pleasant on ice. So, this is it, Drambuie!