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Scapa Skiren, 40%

Review #384 (2016) The new (2015) addition to the Scapa range. It is matured in first fill American white oak casks. These have been distilled in their Lomond still, which…

Scapa 16 yo, 40%

Review #42 (2014) High up north on the Orkney Islands you will find Scapa Distillery. From the smell it is clear that it is located next to the ocean. It…

Williamson (Laphroaig) 6 yo (2011/2018), Liquid Treasures, 59.6%

Review #858 (2021) This is from the ”Entomology Series” by Liquid Treasures, and is matured in a ex-Bourbon hogshead. Islay peat at first in the smell. Actually not very aggressive,…

Auchentoshan 12 yo, 40%

Review #1 (2014) Sitting in the sun and pop the cork of my Auchentoshan 12 yo. The smell of lemon grass is the first to hit my nose. Nuts and…

Torabhaig 2017, The Inaugural Release, 46%

Review #840 (2021) The first edition in the ”Legacy Series”, and the first official release from Torabhaig, the new distillery on Isle of Skye. Nice mellow peat in the smell.…

Laphroaig PX Cask, 48%

Review #816 This edition by edition is triple matured in ex-Bourbon, Quarter casks and last, but not least, PX Sherry casks. For a Laphroaig, it is not that “in your…

Invergordon 26 yo (1988/2014), Clan Denny, 50.6%

Review #857 (2021) From Douglas Hamilton comes this Single Grain whisky. It’s a single cask with the cask number DH10250. Sharp at first on the nose. Then mild and sweet.…

Kingsbarns, Dream to Dram (bottled 2019), 46%

Review #856 (2021) This is matured in 1st fill ex-Bourbon & 1st fill Wine (STR barrique) casks. Loads of white fruits and vanilla in the smell at first. Some oak…

Glenglassaugh Evolution, 50%

Review #789 (2019) This is matured in ex-Tennessee 1st fill barrels – formerly containing George Dickel. Seems quite young tho. Notes of new make and crisp white fruits in the…

Wolfburn, No. 270, 46%

Review #715 (2018) This is a small batch release from Wolfburn, 3 years old and bottled in 2018. It is matured in 1st fill ex-Bourbon barrels, and 6.000 bottles were…