Berry's Own Selection Bowmore 1996
- Scotland - 46.00% 8 Judging by the colour (pale chardonnay),has obviously not gained from the cask. Has got all the phenolic spectrum but not much more,especially on the nose.

Berry's Own Selection Caol Ila 1996
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.00% 7 Intense and in character. A fairly simple Caol Ila but a goody.

Blackadder Arran 1996 Raw Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.80% 7 Slightly gin-like. I have preferred bottlings that had more contribution from the wood. A touch of vanilla would round out the flavours.

Cadenhead's Longrow 1996, 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.40% 0

Chieftain's Cigar Malt 1996 11 Years Old
- Scotland - 54.90% 7 Alcohol is too assertive. Water eases the burning sensation and gives an oily feel.

Glenfarclas 1996 Sherry Butt
Single Malt - Scotland - 55.60% 7 The nose offered some smoothness that the palate denied. Not numbing with water but gets bitter.

Greenore 8 Years Old 1996, Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Single Grain - Ireland - 40.00% 7 The best Greenore yet. Worth a look.

McGibbon's Linkwood (Sherry Matured)
- Scotland - 46.00% 6 Not come to life yet.

Old Malt Cask Caol Ila 1996, 12 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 50.00% 7 Another lovely Caol Ila that just lacks a little weight.

Parker's Heritage Collection 1996 Cask Strength Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon - U.S.A. - 61.30% 8 Copes with high alcohol well. Great balance, poise and sophistication.

Provenance Braeval 1996, 8 Years Old, Sherry finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 More attractive on the nose than on the palate. Water spreads it thin.