One of the most confusing things about the world of single malt Scotch whisky is the proliferation of bottlings of different types. It’s no doubt especially confusing to the whisky newbie, but it can be hard to make sense of for the experienced drinker coming from, say, bourbon, or even for someone with a fair, …
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Diageo Special Releases 2024
Diageo doesn’t officially announce their annual special releases until the Fall, however, people seem to have gotten pretty good at getting a line on what’s coming down the pike. Last year Whisky Notes posted a preview of the releases in the Spring which proved to be perfectly accurate. Several weeks ago, he did the same …
Battlehill Bunnahabhain 7
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 …
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 …
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