Mannochmore 37yo 1977 / 2015 Cadenhead 49.4%
I love these long aged speysiders where the cask is subdued and time is left to do all the work. This one is filled with crystalized orange peel, apricot slices, … Continue reading
Talisker 25 yo 2007 edition 58.1%
It’s a crystalline peat, well polished, clear and luminous but rounded by long years into a round and translucent thing. I remember how undervalued and under-appreciated these were just some … Continue reading
Springbank 14 yo 2002 / 2016 Cadenhead 47.7%
Right its got the minerals the white smoke the petrol and sharp salt air and it wants to be a lean and clean Springbank, but then some soap appears and … Continue reading
Talisker 20 yo 1981 62%
This one caused a stir and gained a reputation when it was released. Strangely I’ve not been able to find an open bottle till recently. Reckon many are keeping this … Continue reading
Mortlach 16 yo 1970 / 1986 Intertrade 58.7%
This one was phenomenal. A salted ham umami, slightly burnt butter sauce, plenty of rye and dark grains, but also plenty of polished cedar, old waxes and lifting resins. Plus … Continue reading
Teaninich 17 yo 2001 Manager’s Dram 58.3%
Well everything is rather upfront – fresh buzz of green apples and ripe citrus, buttery shortbread, clean malt, some light nut oil gives it medium weight and viscosity. White pepper … Continue reading
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