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Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old

"Contemplative Restraint" Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old

After @Mackstine review of Chita got the conversation going I thought it would be interesting to post my notes on this whisky here.Suntory's Hakushu is the less hyped, less in demand younger brother to…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 9 985

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

"Tinned Fruit & Tsukemono" Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

The craze for Japanese whisky is still in full swing, some blame Jim Murray's 2014 proclamation that Japanese Whisky was the best in the world as one of the catalysts for this state of affairs, as much…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 1 683

Smokehead

"Kippers & Bits" Smokehead

This is an NAS single malt from an undisclosed Islay distillery. This brand comes from Ian Macleod's company, who's portfolio includes, Isle of Skye, Glengoyne & Thamdu among others.Like most of these…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 3 383

Highland Park Full Volume

"Half Mast, Half Stack" Highland Park Full Volume

This was dram #4 during an in-store tasting following the rather disappointing JW Ghost & Rare. When I heard that Highland Park were launching a whisky called full volume, I thought they would be rele…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 0 485

Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish

" Wry Oak " Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Red Rye Finish

Another whisky sampled in store, this session was Johnnie Walker focused, I know it's a brand that gets much love/hate. I personally like Black Label, It's one of the whiskys responsible for getting me…

@cricklewoodBy @cricklewood5 years ago 1 274