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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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  • Auchentoshan 1988 Bordeaux Wine Finish - Lovely wine toshan

    By galg on 28th Nov 20112011-11-28T10:49:00

    85

    Another Toshan today, this time a very limited, and very unique one. This bottling was released in 2008 , as a duty free only edition (or distillery shop exclusive) , with an outrun of 1800 bottles only… read more

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  • Black Bottle - spirit of Islay

    By Max on 27th Nov 20112011-11-27T22:34:00

    78

    This was my first experience with Islay type of whisky. Quite interesting and great BfB. Very pleasant blend indeed, encouraged me to try more Islay offerings.

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  • Highland Park 12 Year old - A flirty flash of malt thigh

    By WTC on 27th Nov 20112011-11-27T21:17:00

    88

    the HP 12 is in our special festive tasting, see the website or facebook for details. Dominic's notes are below. Score is combination of all our ratings. Nose: A flirty flash of malt thigh, with shades… read more

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  • Longrow CV - Longrow CV

    By chico on 27th Nov 20112011-11-27T17:01:00

    87

    Nose: Lime, brine, strawberry shoelaces, undertones of leather, with water: peat Taste: Lime marmalade, mint (spicy) slight peatiness, bacon chops, Finish: Fairly long, sweetness and peatiness collide… read more

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  • Talisker 10 Year old - talisker 10 year old

    By chico on 27th Nov 20112011-11-27T16:54:00

    85

    Nose: Olives, pepper, cinder toffee, with water - bonfire smoke Taste: Sea salt, pepper, pears, rhubarb and custard sweets. Develops into spicy notes with peat coming through Finish: Olives and sea salt… 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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