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Ardbeg An Oa

"The baker's eating Kippers" Ardbeg An Oa

This expression is the first to be added to Ardbeg's regular line-up in many years. A vatting of different cask types (ex-bourbon, virgin oak, px), all finished in Ardbeg's new European oak marrying tun…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 6 1184

Edradour 10 Year Old

"No Sleep 'Till Pitlochry" Edradour 10 Year Old

A small highland distillery, in the 30's it was apparently owned by a New York mobster. It was bought in 2002 from Pernod Ricard by Andrew Symington, who also runs independent bottler Signatory. In some…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 4 983

Auchentoshan 21 Year Old

“Oh lordy, gummy a sign.” Auchentoshan 21 Year Old

By now even the casual whisky drinker will know of Auchentoshan's triple distillation.It's core expressions are usually affordable, in contrast to some brands. What is certain is that in its OB format…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 5 882

Benromach 2006 Peat Smoke / Bot.2016

"Orchard Fire" Benromach 2006 Peat Smoke / Bot.2016

While Benromach has won over many with their old school style malt, it hasn't quite stirred up the frenzy that each Springbank release has caused. It might seem unfair to compare them but I believe them…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 9 1283

Wild Turkey 101

The Seven Faced Bird Wild Turkey 101

After having had a few really good bourbons last year I vowed to try and purchase more of them this year. While I have been eyeing some of the more premium selections, enough members here waxed on about…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 4 084

Wiser's 35

The Judges' box of Mystery part II Wiser's 35

Alright, so I'm prepping for Spirit of Toronto and a dapper guy in a blazer hands me a box with my name on it and then scribbles a few notes with instructions to follow, I'm like shit...cue the Lalo…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 2 590