Tennessee Bourbon 8yo 2016 / 2024 Whisky Sponge 57.1%
Very much what you would expect from Jack or George, though not intensely woody as these Americans go. This one shows nice layers of fine leather, floral elements, molasses and … Continue reading
Lochside 29 yo 1981 / 2010 Whisky Doris #960 58.8%
This one pulls in disparate directions and the result unfortunately detracts from the fruitiness of the Lochside. We have an undeniable fruity core, ripely tropical, warm and juicy, but also … Continue reading
Laphroaig 16 yo 1974 / 1991 Signatory #5119 54.6%
Classic sherry and peat. Purple fruit, cocoa, hot ash and embers. Sea water, licorice, clove laced fruitcake on oily ebony platters. Juicy and moist richness with syrupy molasses. Lampblack, graphite … Continue reading
Caol Ila 35 yo 1982 Special Release 2018 58.1%
The peat really does belie its age. There’s no mistaking a huge dose of powerfully mentholated ointments and a hot peat fire. Still, as with any well aged Caol Ila, … Continue reading
Bowmore 30 yo 1963 / 1993 Anniversary 50%
To my nose somehow peatier and more phenolic than clarity and purity of fruit. On the flipside this one is certainly more robust than expected. Plenty of stove top scents … Continue reading
Speyside Region Malt 41 yo 1975 / 2016 Fino Sherry Cask Antique Lions of Spirits 46.9%
Speyside Region Malt 41 yo 1975 / 2016 Fino Sherry Cask Antique Lions of Spirits 46.9% Beautiful profile very much to my liking. Full of burnished golden hues I identify … Continue reading
Cognac Vallein Tercinier Lot 70 Petite Champagne 52%
Cognac Vallein Tercinier Lot 70 Petite Champagne 52% VT brought me back to Cognac with the Lot 65. This is a 1970 vintage in not so many words. Expensive leather, touch … Continue reading
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