Caperdonich 1972 / 2011 Malts of Scotland #1144 57.4% vs Caperdonich 1972 / 2008 Gordon & MacPhail #1975 57%
Caperdonich 1972 / 2011 Malts of Scotland #1144 57.4% Baskets of ripe fruit in burnished hues of amber and golden. Nectarines, passionfruit, chiku even, sweet berries and a touch … Continue reading
Glen Garioch 27 yo 1991 / 2018 Carn Mor #20392 51% vs Glen Garioch 21 yo 1965 Full Proof 50%
Glen Garioch 27 yo 1991 / 2018 Carn Mor #20392 51% Always interesting. Glen Garioch has these phenolic touches that can veer a little rough but here it’s all polished … Continue reading
Talisker 10 yo ‘map label’ 45.8% ~circa early 90s vs Talisker Gordon & MacPhail 100 proof ~ circa 80s bottling
Talisker 10 yo ‘map label’ 45.8% ~circa early 90s bottling I’ve personally found the current 10 yo to be somewhat unpolished but this old beauty reminded me how much depth … Continue reading
Laphroaig 1977 / 1995 43% vs Laphroaig 12 yo 1984 / 1996 Cadenhead 60.3%
Laphroaig 1977 / 1995 43% Peak Laphroaig? An absolute fruit driven glory. The bulky bass of medicinal camphor, soot, engine oil are clearly evident and the coast does batter the … Continue reading
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