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Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

Smashing! Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength

Those of you who know me know that I have an irrational attachment to anything that comes of Campbeltown. Not because I'm an expert on Campbeltown expressions; far from it. It simply has some sort of…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 393

Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

Meaty Glendronach 15 Year Old Revival Sherry Cask

Glendronach seem to have a cult following. I follow their page on Facebook and can see the intensity and the passion that the fans have for it. And I think that's fair. It is a wonderful distillery with…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 686

Bowmore 15 Year Old - Darkest

Very Nice Bowmore 15 Year Old - Darkest

I initially had a rocky relationship with this distillery, having sampled some less than stellar expressions earlier on in my quest as a malt enthusiast. Luckily @TrailingTheMalt, who has an obsession…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 488

Compass Box The Spice Tree

Beautiful Compass Box The Spice Tree

Compass Box has served me well. I love their packaging. I feel they are a solid independent that produce very innovative and flavorful blends. And I had been looking forward to tasting this particular…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 1 092

Glencadam 10 Year Old

Crisp Glencadam 10 Year Old

I have not consumed a lot of Glencadam in my life. At least at the time of writing this post. I picked up a few expressions early on in my journey as a malt-head and simply stored them away in an attempt…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 790

Brora 1981 Signatory - 18 Years Old

Almost Schizphrenic Brora 1981 Signatory - 18 Years Old

This is the first ever Brora I have ever tasted, although, I have a couple of original bottles stashed in my bar for a momentous occasion. I have always been fascinated with this distillery given it's…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 393

Ardbeg Day Feis Ile 2012

Spent Matches Ardbeg Day Feis Ile 2012

This particular review is about two years in the making. When this 2012 Fies Ile came out there was a mad rush by Ardbeggians (ArdbegHeads / BegHeads - take your pick) around the world to snag a bottle…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 287

Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old

Batch 003 Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old

This one is awesome!No preamble, no build up. Straight up this Batch 3 of the Laphroaig Cask Strength series is a gem!For those who know me know that I'm a little OCD so when I first bought the Batch 004…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 493

Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 - 2013

Over Ripe Tropical Fruits Chichibu Chibidaru 2009 - 2013

I must be honest. I have a soft spot for anything that comes out of the Land of the Rising Sun. I love the assertive flavors but more than that I simply love the way they package their spirits. There is…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 084

Berry's  Islay Reserve

Hhhmmmm It's Alright Berry's Islay Reserve

Berry's (or Berry Bros & Rudd if you like) are a dependable independent bottler responsible for a string of award winning experiments. Including winning Independent Bottler of the Year on multiple occ…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist11 years ago 0 085