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Nose: One associates many things with the word 'Grandeur', and quite a few of them are to be found here on the nose: Polished wood for instance, stale air, a damp tobacco pouch, and the accompanying…

First published at Words on Whisky.I was privileged a few weeks ago to attend the launch of Pride 1981, the new glittering gem in the Glenmorangie crown. I say privileged because at R30 000 per bottle…

On the nose, I find a lovely array of raisins, pears, apples, and the faintest hint of cinnamon. The nose is really quite pleasing and draws you back in repeatedly.On the palate, it seems to bring forth…

Hmmm, a young Laphroaig on sherry? Have not had too many of those. But then, this is only my 14th Laphroaig and it is a young animal from the stables of Malts of Scotland.On the nose, the typical Laffie…

I recently read, on that blue social networking site, the following comment: ‘There are other malts out there than just Port Ellen, you know!?. True, but that does not detract from the feast every time…

Let me start off with the fact that I have not got a lot of experience with Port Charlotte. This is only my fifth (and my third from this bottler Malts of Scotland). What makes this 9 Year Old Port…

Nose: Sherry or not , this one is fragrant with quite some orange peel, cereals and woody sawdust. Vanilla and honey. Fresh is the word. Palate: much sweeter than the nose. Creamy Sweet dough, dry wine…

I got a free sample of the Singleton of Dufftown 12 (one of two expressions, the other being the 15 y/o) after liking their Facebook page. If you listen to the sales guff, this is the best-tasting single…

Nose: Apple Spice, Salty. Taste: Barley grain , sherry hints, pine nuts , nutmeg spice. Finish:The bourbon and sherry casks marry together nicely, light peat, dark chocolate. Balance:Smooth and Mellow…

Nose: Cherry nougat , New Oak. Taste: Mouth Filling , complex with chocolate cherries and cinnimon spice,Rich sherry. Finish: Caramels , more spice and pepper. Overall: This is a great entry level malt…