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Author Archives: Steve Prentice
Review: The Singleton of Glen Ord Celebratory Bottling
The Singleton of Glen Ord – Celebratory Bottling “The Singleton” is a Diageo brand umbrella that covers various distilleries, and Singleton of Glen Ord sadly isn’t one that’s so well known in the UK (although it is elsewhere in the … Continue reading
TAMDHU CELEBRATES 125TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DUO OF SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL RELEASES
Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky is celebrating its 125th anniversary year with two limited edition launches at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. As the first in-person Speyside Whisky Festival since 2019, there is great excitement for the occasion, so … Continue reading
Review: Ardbeg Wee Bestie
Ardbeg Wee Bestie – 47.4% abv Info: Ardbeg’s latest permanent expression. Five year old matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Colour: Ripe straw golden. Nose: Barley, toffee and mossy wet peat. Hints of beach fire embers. Palate: … Continue reading
Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2012 / 8yo Info: Produced using barley grown on Islay in 2011 by eight farmers from western and central farms on the island, which was dried, malted and distilled in 2012. Unpeated, matured in a combination of … Continue reading
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Review: Bruichladdich The Ternary Project
The Ternary Project Info: A mix of roughly 3rds (30%, 40%, 30%) of Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore. It’s a NAS, but dates (and I’m giving vaguely informed guesses here) are roughly 28+yo, ~20yo and ~13yo respectively. 4000 bottles, ballot … Continue reading
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Quick Review: Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release
Ardbeg Kelpie Committee Release 2017 Info: Ardbeg’s Feis Ile 2017 Committee Release, matured in casks made from virgin Black Sea oak and more traditional bourbon casks. 51.7% abv. Colour: Fairly ripe straw. Nose: Fairly strong, salty and coastal with oaky … Continue reading
Quick Review: Auld Acquaintance Blended Whisky
Auld Acquaintance Blended Whisky Info: From Gleann Mór Spirits, 46.1% ABV. Colour: Lightly ripening barley. Nose: Barley, hints of smoke, sweeties, red apples, toffee and tobacco. Palate: Lead by oils and cream, followed by light spices with smoky hints. Finish: … Continue reading
Quick Review: Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms & Islay Editions
Angels’ Nectar Cairngorms & Islay Editions Cairngorms Edition Info: Bottled in partnership with the Cairngorms Trust, to support environmental and community projects in the Cairngorms National Park. 46% ABV, 11 years old, 263 bottles, single cask. Colour: Bright gently golden … Continue reading
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Quick Review: The Scalasaig Island Hopper
The Scalasaig Island Hopper Info: A blended malt featuring a variety of peated whiskies from the likes of Orkney and Islay, married together in first-fill Spanish sherry casks. 43% ABV. Colour: Dark golden, very autumnal. Nose: Pungent, mossy, hessian. Also … Continue reading
News: The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated
The GlenDronach Distillery has announced the release of The GlenDronach Traditionally Peated; a peated expression of the Highland Single Malt, which is best known for its unpeated sherry cask maturation style. Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie has crafted The GlenDronach … Continue reading
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