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anCnoc 12 yo, 40%

Review #36 (2014) This 12 year old is from Knockdhu Distillery, which means ”Black Hill”. The smell is very weak but you can find some notes of sweet barley, lemongrass,…

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…

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,…