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Kilkerran WIP 5 - Bourbon Wood

Fresh Kilkerran WIP 5 - Bourbon Wood

Kilkerran is the rising star of Campbeltown and the Work In Progress series is a testament to that. This installment is matured in Bourbon Wood and is roughly 8 or so years old.The nose is fresh. Very…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 1 188

Bernheim Original

Kentucky Burnt Leather Bernheim Original

I started drinking whisky only because of my love for bourbons. Big bold personalities unashamed of smothering you with flavors whereas most Scottish single malts chose to remain restrained and courteous…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 393

Bowmore 10 Year Old Tempest

Boom Boom Bowmore 10 Year Old Tempest

I have a funny history with Bowmore. I don't consider them one of the greats because they tend to cut loose some questionable expressions every now and then. But my friend Nitin is infatuated with them…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 294

Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2006

Nope, not for me... Bruichladdich Bere Barley 2006

When you have that many expressions as Bruichladdich you really have to sweat your marketing department for new ideas. Sometimes they do a good job. Sometimes they don't. This is one of those don'ts.I…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 084

Glenmorangie Burgundy Finish

Quite Winey Glenmorangie Burgundy Finish

Here's another solid distillery that seldom puts a foot wrong. After all some old guy thinks this distillery produced the Whisky of the Year! Bloody hell! Who am I to argue with that?Anyway, so I picked…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 289

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Fiery Delicious Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

The folks over at Amrut are unafraid, I'll tell you that. And they keep you on your toes. From their zany experiments to their high-strength monsters there's enough to satiate even the most adventurous…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 190

Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition

Familiar Islay Goodness Lagavulin 1996 Distillers Edition

I like Lagavulin. It was one of the whiskies - yes, the 16 year old - that captured my attention and thrust me down this road. And for that I am forever grateful. As an Islay malt I respect it's decision…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 090

Amrut Single Cask #2712 (Port Pipe Peated)

Brilliance Amrut Single Cask #2712 (Port Pipe Peated)

Mr Ashok Chokalingam, global brand ambassador for Amrut distilleries, has a very big heart for he decided to share with us three (as yet unreleased) single cask expressions at a recent tasting in Dubai…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 291

Amrut Single Cask #2699 (PX Cask)

Single Cask Goodness Amrut Single Cask #2699 (PX Cask)

At a recent Amrut tasting which I hosted for my good friend Mr Ashok Chokalingam we were treated to three (as yet un-released) single cask expressions that the distillery had decided to put out. Of the…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 490

Amrut Single Cask #3437 (Bourbon Cask)

Outstanding! Amrut Single Cask #3437 (Bourbon Cask)

I was fortunate to host Mr Ashok Chokalingam at an Amrut tasting in Dubai and he was kind enough to bring with him no less than three single cask expressions - recent releases from Amrut. One of them was…

@MaltActivistBy @MaltActivist12 years ago 0 492