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My whisky reviews (13)

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  Bruichladdich The Organic - Naturally potent

  By scribe on 5th Jun 20122012-06-05T11:50:00

  83

  Notes from a phone... On opening, citrus, vanilla, Buttercup Then later, vanilla ice cream, creme brulee, sunflower seeds, faint whiffs of engine oil Body: vegetable matter, white pepper and button … read more

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  Penderyn Madeira Finish - Pinky Peppery Penderyn

  By scribe on 26th Nov 20112011-11-26T22:43:00

  73

  I had a taste of Penderyn way back when it first came out, but didn't take notes and didn't really follow it up - until now. I've had this bottle of Madeira finish in the cupboard for almost a year, so… read more

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  Ardbeg Rollercoaster - Chutzpah + Subtlety = Ardbeg

  By scribe on 25th Sep 20112011-09-25T22:04:00

  80

  Ardbeg Rollercoaster 57.3% Colour: Straw Legs: Admirable The nose. Peat. Obviously. That lovely peat that's made from licquoricey toffee apples, with a sickly sweet twist that might slightly cloying… read more

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  Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Batch 1 - A curious experiment

  By scribe on 12th Jun 20112011-06-12T09:16:00

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  "Darach Ur", means new oak. This bottling from Bunnahabhain is aged in fresh - unused - American oak casks. I picked up a litre bottle from Duty Free, which was its original outlet point only. Nose: The… read more

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  Glenkinchie 12 Year old - Fresh meadows, warm vineyards

  By scribe on 11th Jan 20112011-01-11T21:54:00

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  It's been a while since I've reviewed anything on Connosr, so thought I'd start with something less taxing than the Rollercoaster... This evening I'm sipping on this little number. It's not my usual dram… read more

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