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Milford 10 Year Old - Hobbit Whisky
By markjedi1 on 10th Jun 20102010-06-10T19:11:00

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Willowbank Distillery opened in Dunedin (New-Zealand, South Island) at the end of the sixties of the last century. First they produced two blends, ‘Wilson’s’ and ’45 South’ (referring to their location… read more

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Maker's Mark 46 - Maker's Maker 46
By thewhiskyguy on 16th May 20102010-05-16T22:54:00

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Makers Mark (MM) is one of two USA distillers to use the name whisky rather than whiskey (an indication to it's owners Scottish roots). This bourbon is extremely interesting because it's using the same… read more

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Port Ellen 1979 28 Year Old 7th Release - Liquid Legend
By markjedi1 on 26th Apr 20102010-04-26T20:01:00

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Port Ellen hardly needs an introduction, of course. The distillery, established in 1925 and closed in 1983, enjoys an almost untouchable cult status among whiskybuffs. Rightly so. If you realize that Port… read more

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Ardbeg Lord of the Isles - Old-style, more refined than modern Ardbeg
By WhiskyNotes on 4th Apr 20102010-04-04T23:42:00

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Nose: starts quite shy and mostly fruity. After being warmed up, it shows a remarkably gentle and elegant character. Very leathery, with mellow peat smoke, orange marmalade, yellow apples, marzipan, warm… read more

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Ardbeg Uigeadail - The quintessential Islay malt
By jdcook on 18th Oct 20092009-10-18T12:08:00

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The smell of this whiskey can waft across half a room. Smoky, peaty, but not heavy - almost refreshing with a hint of sweet citrus and a smidge of caramel. Very strong and smooth - very engaging. The… read more

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Ardbeg Supernova - Explosive Islay malt
By TheMue on 3rd Oct 20092009-10-03T12:41:00

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The Ardbeg Supernova is a complex and crackling explosion. The nose shows tar and nuts, but also honey and orange. Vinegar and pepper makes it more complex. The body contains lot of peat. It is explo… read more

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Stranahan's Colorado - Bottled while listening to Nick Drake
By nicki the p on 16th Sep 20092009-09-16T06:38:00

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This warmed my soul. It did not last long at all, maybe a weekend between a friend and I? It's nose was inviting, although it was my first time, it had such a sense of familiarity, it compared to the … read more

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Aberlour 10 Year old - A cheap but classy date.
By IainVH on 7th Nov 20112011-11-07T15:31:00

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(Without too many jokes). Sampled in a Glen cairn with half a teaspoon of spring water. When I decided to try and expand my whisky knowledge and indeed my cabinet, this was the first single malt I b… read more

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Glenfarclas 40 Year old - An intense concentration of flavors
By Dellnola on 19th Aug 20112011-08-19T17:25:00

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Nose: Blueberry cobbler, juicy cherries, walnuts, pecan pie with vanilla ice cream on top, tobacco, a bit of mint. Wonderful, classic sherry. Very luxurious. Taste: Syrupy, chocolate covered walnuts,… read more

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Wiser's Legacy - Best in Show
By Victor on 15th Jul 20112011-07-15T22:16:00

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The Wiser's whiskies are distilled at the Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery in Windsor, Ontario. Wiser's Legacy is labeled "Copper Pot Distilled" and has no age statement on the bottle. Nose: fragrant rich… read more

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