WhiskyNotes

My whisky reviews (177)

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  Springbank Rundlets & Kilderkins - Very rich and well-made

  By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:30:00

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  What a odd name! They are old types of casks (60 and 80 litres respectively) used in the 17th and 18th century. Like the quarter casks from Laphroaig or the Octaves used by Duncan Taylor, they are used… read more

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  Bruichladdich Comus 5 Year old 4.2 - Contradictory marriage

  By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:28:00

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  Comus was the son of Bacchus, God of wine. This latest version of Octomore was matured in bourbon oak with a finish in French oak casks that held Sauternes dessert wine from Chateau d’Yquem. It contains… read more

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  Highland Park Thor - Excellent overpriced whisky

  By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:25:00

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  Highland Park started a new limited quartet (similar to their Saint Magnus trilogy) called Valhalla Collection. In the best story-telling tradition, all four will be named after Norse legends and gods and… read more

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  Glenrothes 25 Year old - Elegant and characteristic

  By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:22:00

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  The Glenrothes 25 years old is a limited expression originally destined for travel retail but as often it also appeared in regular stores. Although the yield was quite low, bottles are still found here… read more

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  Knockando 25 Year old - Sherried elegancy

  By WhiskyNotes on 7th May 20122012-05-07T07:19:00

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  Knockando is a big seller in France and Spain but it’s not too popular in the rest of Europe. This Knockando 25 years, the oldest official release at that point, was part of Diageo’s 2011 Special releases… read more

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