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Cotswolds, Cask Expressions Collection – Peated Cask, 60.2%

Review #910 (2022) In this series, the expressions will only have matured in one style of cask. In this expression, we are having a look at ex-peated quarter casks (Laphroaig?)…

Cotswolds, Cask Expressions Collection – Sherry Cask (2020), 57.4%

Review #909 (2022) In this series, the expressions will only have matured in one style of cask. In this expression, we are having a look at the Sherry casks from…

Cotswolds, Cask Expressions Collection – Bourbon Cask, 59.3%

Review #908 (2022) In this series, the expressions will only have matured in one style of cask. In this expression, we are having a look at the Bourbon casks from…

Cotswolds Founder’s Choice, 60.5%

Review #907 (2022) A bottle dedicated to late Dr Jim Swan, who helped Cotswolds getting started. It is matured red wine STR casks, and only 2.500 bottles were made. Spices,…

Cotswolds Reserve (bottled 2021), 50%

Review #906 (2022) The Reserve is a mix of first fill Bourbon casks (approx. 80%) and red wine STR casks (approx. 20%). Only 5.000 bottles were made. White fruits in…

Cotswolds Signature, 46%

Review #905 (2022) This is made of local grown barley and is the first whisky Cotswolds released. It is matured in first fill Bourbon casks and red wine (STR) casks.…

McCallum, McWarrior – Port Finish, 43.5%

Review #904 (2022) This is a Highland single malt, finished in Port casks. Fresh white fruits in the smell. Crisp green apples with a touch of raisins and just a…

McCallum, McElegance – Sauternes Finish, 43.5%

Review #903 (2022) This is a Speyside single malt, finished in Sauternes casks. Loads of marzipan in the smell. Some baked green apples and pears as well. Nuts and dark…