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Lindores Abbey, MCDXCIV (bottled 2021), 46%

Review #872 (2022) This is the first whisky by Lindores Abbey, released to the market. It is a mix of different cask types – Bourbon, Sherry and Wine. It is…

Macallan Double Cask Gold, 40%

Review #871 (2022) This is matured in a mix of American and European Oloroso Sherry casks. Light oak spices and a bit of dried fruits in the smell. Vanilla and…

Mosgaard Peated Bourbon Batch #7 (bottled 2021), 48.4%

Review #865 (2022) This is bottled from ex-Bourbon (as the name suggests), where it have matured for 2 years. Before this, it started with a 2 year maturation in first…

Glenallachie 2014 (bottled 2021), Wilson & Morgan – Barrel Selection (Madeira), 46%

Review #864 (2022) This is matured in 1st fill Madeira wood and is a limited edition consisting of casks #54-57. Only 789 bottles were made. Intense Madeira influenced nose. Expecting…

Glenmorangie, Legends – The Tayne (bottled 2016), 43%

Review #808 (2019) This is a travel retail, and is finished in Amontillado Sherry casks. Sweet light dried fruits in the smell. Some red berries – like marmalade – and…

Glenmorangie, Legends – The Duthac (bottled 2015), 43%

Review #807 (2019) This is a travel retail, and it is partly finished in Pedro Ximenez Sherry and Virgin oak casks. Loads of caramel at first in the smell. Strawberry…

Glenmorangie Astar, 57.1%

Review #214 (2015) This NAS whisky from Glenmorangie is matured in Missouri Ozark Oak Casks. It is full and rich on the nose. First, I thought of Christmas. Vanilla, marzipan…

Glenmorangie 12 yo, Quinta Ruban, 46%

Review #213 (2015) The Quinta Ruban is finished in Port casks. Pour your dram in the glass and put a lid on it. Wait 10 minutes and smell it. The…

Glenmorangie 10 yo Original, 40%

Review #34 (2014) The smell is very fruity like apples and pears. Behind the fruitiness you will find some sweetness. Honey, nectar and brown sugar. In the end I get…

Glenmorangie 13 yo (bottled 2021), A Tale of Winter, 46%

Review #863 (2022) A new limited edition from Glenmmorangie, finished in Marsala wine casks. Plenty of things happens in the smell, and it develops over time. Sweetness, both fruity sweetness,…