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For some reason this whisky gets bad marks from many critics. They seem to find it unbalanced, "whisky-flavoured sherry". I think this is unfair, since heavily sherry-flavoured Scotches are often favo…

The title translates into 'Good, Good looking and Cheap' in Spanish, but I am afraid to say that this is only partially true.Nose: Sweet Honey and dried fruit.Body: Very thin, watery.Palate: No discer…

Ardbeg Supernova was first released in 2009, sporting an ABV of 58.9% and an impressive phenol level of 101ppm. This second edition was launched on 31 May 2010 at an even higher ABV of 60.1% and with the…

Colour: goldBody: medium, stickyNose: moderate wine flavours from the start, with honey and ripened barley to follow. Next to arrive are echoes of the oak, and a hint of peat. Very niceTaste: strong…

I've always loved the highland park range, and I've had the Highland Park 18 on many occasions. Finally have one in front of me to review.Nose: Some good sherry and thick honey notes, sticky stewed…

I've always loved the highland park range, and I've had the Highland Park 18 on many occasions. Finally have one in front of me to review.Nose: Some good sherry and thick honey notes, sticky stewed…

Nose: compared to the 18yo it is sweeter, some nice mushroom earth like notes, sweet nougat and caramel, nice notes of leather, some good notes of stewed fruit, sweet thick honey and then some smooth…

Stunning opening with great display of fresh fruit, red berries, clean sherry, toasty nuts and fine oak. Almost explodes into the mouth then takes luxuriant flow across the palate dropping wave upon wave…

My first review here:[b]Color[/b] - Pale Gold (unfortunately artificial), medium cling on the glass [b]Nose[/b] - Some salt and sweetened fruits with a dance of smoke lingering about. [b]Palate[/b] -…

After the success of the Triple wood , and it’s migration to the general retail sector from travel retail, Laphraoig introduces another retail exclusive this time finished in PX sherry casks rather the…