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Think of chewing a handful of pencil shavings with marshmallow. That's what it tastes like. I was unlucky to buy a bottle of this stuff and tried really hard to get my money's worth. No joy. Having tried…

I've had regular Crown and was pleasantly surprised by it. This is adds a few sweeter and spicy notes, perhaps evidence of ex-sherry casks. I largely prefer scotch to any other whisky, but when it comes…

Nose: fresh vanilla beans, toasted cerealPalate: Fresh fruit, tannin, slight peat and smoke coming through with a bit of spiceFinish: slightly oily texture, very long lasting, spice soon turns to a sweet…

I had tried a few readily available Highland and Speyside malts before this one. The prompt to buy and try was sparked by overwhelming reviews I had read of this bottling, so even though I had never…

Nose: Massive Peat, Tons of smoke, Tar, Lemon sherbet, Soot, Sea spray, smoked bacon.. ISLAY spelled out in big bold 72 point letters. It kicks you ,it makes you smile. I like those young Islays, and…

It's snowing here as a write this and looking out at the drifts I think this is the perfect expression for the season. It has all the elements of late fall/early winter: warmth, smokiness, and just a…

This classic Speyside distillery is one of Scotland's biggest but only a small proportion is bottled as a single malt. Releases bear a date rather than an age statement and the distillery produces two…

Full details : Glen Grant 1974 35 Year Old Duncan Taylor for the Nectar, cask 16582, 168 btsThis 1974 Glen Grant was chosen by the attendants of the Duncan Taylor Masterclass at the Belgian whisky fes…

Nose: honeyed and buttery aromas (butterscotch, mocha). Caramel. Roasted nuts. Vanilla. Quite some heather. Cooked fruits with gentle spices. A hint of leather. Mouth: similar toffee / mocha notes. Baked…

Nose: impressive fruity aromas to start with, mainly fresh tangerine and orange cake. Orange squash. Some peach liqueur. Very aromatic. Developing on nutty notes: walnuts, hazelnuts. A hint of ginger and…