The Basics: Do I recommend it?: It gets a slightly-warmer-than-tepid recommendation from me. Availability: It was limited, but I’d guess something similar will hit the shelves of your local Total Wine at some point. ABV: 52% abv Presentation: Unchillfiltered and natural color General information: Peated, so this would be what people are now dubbing a …
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Benriach 20
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: God yes, if you can find it. Availability: Sadly scarce. ABV: 43% Presentation: Unspecified General information: One of two versions released around the same time, one at only 40% abv Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Spicy and fruity. Score: 93/100 The details: Speyside’s Benriach distillery has spent more of its …
Roseisle 12 (2023 Diageo Special Releases)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Ish. Availability: Limited (specialty retail only) ABV: 56.5% (cask strength) Presentation: Unspecified General information: Ex-bourbon and refill casks Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Light, orchard fruit, cereal. Score: 86/100 The details: When Roseisle came fully online in 2010, a collective shiver ran down the spines of Scotch enthusiasts. Here was …
Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year old
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Yes! Availability: Widespread ABV: 47.4% Presentation: Unchillfiltered General information: Heavily peated Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Smoky, maritime and surprisingly…Mexican? Score: 94/100 The details: I try to mix it up with my reviews; review some obscure stuff that you’ll only be able to dig up at auction, if even there, …
Lochside 1991 (Gordon & MacPhail/Connoisseur’s Choice)
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Only to serious Scotch enthusiasts and completionists Availability: Auction ABV: 43% Presentation: Unspecified General information: Distilled 1991, bottled 2008, ~17 years old, matured in refill bourbon barrels Bottling type: Independent Character: Cereal, light fruit and herbal Score: 77/100 The details: Located in the East-Central Highland town of Montrose, Lochside …
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