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The Whisky Viking

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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…

Macallan 30 yo Double Cask (2021 Edition), 43%

Review #902 (2022) This is the 2021 edition of the 30 year old Double Cask from Macallan. This is matured in a mix of American and European Oloroso Sherry casks.…

Macallan 18 yo Double Cask (2020 Edition), 43%

Review #901 (2022) This is the 2020 edition, of the 18 year old Double Cask. It is matured in a mix of American and European Oloroso Sherry casks. Elegant with…

Macallan 15 yo Double Cask, 43%

Review #900 (2022) This is matured in a mix of American and European Oloroso Sherry casks. A fresh and vibrant smell, yet with hints of oak and oak spices. A…

Macallan 12 yo Sherry Oak, 40%

Review #899 (2022) This is matured, solely in European Oloroso Sherry casks. Honey and dried fruits in the smell. Oak, oak spices and a bit of tannins as well. A…

Macallan 12 yo Double Cask, 40%

Review #898 (2022) This is matured in a mix of American and European Oloroso Sherry casks. A pleasant mix of vanilla, honey and raisins in the smell. Very refreshing! Much…

Fary Lochan 8 yo (2013/2021), Virtual Edition – Smoke & Rum – Batch #04, 60.3%

Review #897 (2022) This is a smoky single malt whisky (smoked with nettles), matured for 6 years and 6 months in a 1st fill ex-Bourbon barrel, then finished for 1…

Fary Lochan 7 yo (2014/2021), Distillery Edition Batch #4, 46.8%

Review #896 (2022) This is a peated single malt whisky, matured for 6 years and 3 months in a 2nd fill ex-Bourbon quartercask, then finished for 1 year and 4…