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Glenmorangie 10 Year old - best surprise in a while
By jfpilon on 5th Nov 20102010-11-05T19:42:00

85

Just had this in a nearby bar. First single malt in a while, as I've been sipping bourbon and blends in the last few months. And wow! not at all what I expected. Glenmorangie was for me one of those … read more

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Lagavulin 12 Year Old Bot. 2010 10th Release - Better than the 16? I think so
By Dellnola on 11th Oct 20112011-10-11T19:25:00

93

Nose: Burning peat, cayenne pepper, sweet and spicy chipotle peppers, salted pork skins with the fat attached, charred lemons, a raging campfire, heavily smoked fish, buttered burnt toast. Water brings… read more

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An Cnoc 16 Year old - Nice, but less than the 12 yo
By galg on 27th Dec 20102010-12-27T11:36:00

75

Nose: Lovely mix of citrus, anise, apples and vanilla drops. quite fresh and zesty. Palate: Peppery , woody, some vanilla, spices and toffee. I didn’t expect the pepper, i must admit it. turns a bit … read more

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Connemara Cask Strength - Utterly Unique
By dbk on 30th Oct 20102010-10-30T04:48:00

92

Connemara is one of two Cooley-owned brands of single malt Irish whiskeys (the other being The Tyrconnell). Unlike The Tyrconnell—or most other Irish whiskeys, for that matter—Connemara is peated. This,… read more

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Ballechin Port Cask Matured - Sweet suprise
By Peatpete on 28th Apr 20112011-04-28T07:23:00

93

This is my first review, so please excuse any short fallings! I do not have a good sense of smell, so I only tend to pick up the bolder notes in whiskies... because I do not mention deep complexities, … read more

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Benromach 10 Year Old - More powerful than a black hole...
By yossiyitzak on 8th Jan 20102010-01-08T17:56:00

95

The Benromach 10yr is one of the most attractive malts I've ever had. Granted, I've only been imbibing whisky for 3 years or so. So, I'm new to this wonderful world of whisky... Like many of you, I… read more

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Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year old - Japanese Contender
By jstuartoneill on 12th Sep 20122012-09-12T04:20:00

79

The scent starts on the nose with a green, citrus freshness, which is offset by the slightest medicinal scent. Overall, the bouquet is bright and inviting. The taste is slightly sharp, echoing the smell,… read more

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask - First Love
By Devo on 2nd Feb 20122012-02-02T06:58:00

90

Nose: No-apologies, bold whiffs of peat, smoke, and phenol up front. But then it gets more interesting... further exploration reveals hints of gunpowder, sea air, cinnamon and seems to me a bit of black… read more

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Forty Creek Confederation Oak Reserve - Old Oak
By Victor on 28th Nov 20112011-11-28T19:58:00

81

Forty Creek whiskies are made at the Kittling Ridge Distillery in Grimsby, Ontario. The reviewed bottle is # 06447 from lot # 1867. The bottle has been open for 4 1/2 months at the time of this review. … read more

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Bunnahabhain 12 Year old - Islay 'lite'
By IainVH on 28th Nov 20112011-11-28T15:22:00

90

Sampled in a Glencairn with a teaspoon of spring water. Legs: Long and shapely, like a Moulin Rouge dancer. Nose: A strong sherry aroma with big hints of fruit, certainly sultana and maybe cooking a… read more

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