Islay-based Caol Ila Distillery has released a 24-year-old single malt Scotch to mark their 175th anniversary in 2021. The Caol Ila 24-Year-Old single malt Scotch whisky was bottled at 52.1% alcohol by volume [104.2 proof] and is said to contain notes of whisky offers notes of cocoa, pepper and salt. Only 3000 bottles of Caol […]
Sweet and fruity from the Manzanilla sherry finish ads to the cereal and malt rich Glen Moray core flavours, very enjoyable. 86/100
London-based Bimber Distillery has collaborated with London-based upscale department store Fortnum & Mason to release a single malt whisky finished in a fino sherry butt which they are calling London Single Malt Whisky. Bimber London Single Malt Whisky was matured for four years in ex-bourbon American oak casks before being finished in a fino sherry […]
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: A India’s Paul John stepped up a notch again with a stellar single malt in 2021, Mithuna. I received two sample bottles (50ml) earlier this year, and I need to tell you that I enjoyed them. This is an unpeated, not-chill-filtered single whisky. It is matured in virgin American oak …
This Glenmorangie 15 Years hails from the early 2000s. Back in ye olden days, when they had a regular/standard looking bottle, it was part of their core range, but unlike their current mode of operation, I don’t exactly know what “extra aging” means pre-LVMH. Today, almost everything Glenmo does starts out as The Original Glenmorangie […]
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The port wood was replaced by the Quinta Ruban and this Glenmorangie Sherry Wood 12 Years was replaced by the Lasanta. Back in ye-olden days, the Glenmo core line had four distinct finishes, but only the port and sherry survived. The other two “oldies” were the Burgundy and the Madeira finish. Burgundy wine casks show […]
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A delightful vintage expression from anCnoc, full of their classic honey character. The Spanish oak has imparted some leather and chocolate notes too. A worthy addition to anCnoc’s fine vintage range. 84/100
The Glenmorangie Port Wood 12 Years was the precursor to the Quinta Ruban which made its debut in 2007 as an NAS whisky. In 2010 QR picked up the 12 year age statement and 9 years later (2019) it was switched to the 14-year-old we have in the market and on shelves now. I’ve definitely […]
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Scotland holds the crown but these countries and regions are producing great single malt whisky that’s worth keeping an eye on.
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Inspired by scotch, global whisky producers are creating single malts that are unique representations of their climate and culture.
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