Brora 2010, 54.3% Single Malt Scotch
Though Brora has acquired cult status, it has to be said that for a few years these Special Release Broras went through an off-putting butyric phase, which might well have…
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Johnnie Walker The Casks Edition, 55.8% Blended Scotch Whisky
You don't mess with the Johnnie Walker brand name casually, so we expect greatness, and boy, do we get it here. This has a dusty, smoky nose with dried apricot…
Glendronach, 33 year old, 40% Single Malt Scotch
Matured entirely in oloroso sherry butts, this whisky is chock-full of lush fruit, roasted nuts, deep spice notes, and a hint of damp smoke. It is wonderfully integrated, with incredible…
Glenfarclas Family Casks 1954 Cask #1260, 47.2% Single Malt Scotch
A rich amber color and elegantly oxidized notes greet you. There are luscious old fruits—pineapple, dried peach, apricot—and puffs of coal-like smokiness. In time, sweet spices (cumin especially) emerge. Superbly…
The Glenlivet Cellar Collection, 1969 vintage, 50.8% Single Malt Scotch
It’s great that Glenlivet releases whiskies under the 'Cellar Collection' label. It really shows the true potential of Glenlivet. This bottling is classic ultra-matured Glenlivet, and rivals the 1959 vintage…
Macallan 1976 Vintage, 29 year old, cask #11354, 45.4% Single Malt Scotch
Classic sherry cask-aged Macallan. Antique amber with hints of ruby. Thickly textured, complex, and quite deep, with notes of toffee, ripe pit fruit, raisin, apple pie, dried spice (cinnamon, clove,…
The Last Drop (distilled at Lochside) 1972 (cask 346), 44% Grain Scotch Whisky
A remarkable beauty from the Angus town of Montrose. The elegant nose shows a dram at peace with itself; golden syrup, hay bales, ground hazelnut, liquid honey, French baguette, High…
Compass Box Flaming Heart (10th Anniversary bottling), 48.9% Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
A marriage of three different single malts, aged in American and French oak. This whisky shows the advantage of marrying whiskies from more than one distillery (when properly done). Vibrant,…
Compass Box The Peat Monster 10th Anniversary Special Cask Strength Bottling, 54.7% Blended Scotch Whisky
As you’d expect, solid peat is the first thing out of the glass, but this isn’t just a peat beast. Underneath are honey, dried fruit, and malt. The palate is…
Johnnie Walker Blue Anniversary, 60% Blended Scotch Whisky
Formulated to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johnnie Walker. This is a fabulous whisky for anyone who can spring for the bottle. It is deep, dark, and quite powerful with…
Johnnie Walker Blue Label, 40% Blended Scotch Whisky
Magnificently powerful and intense. Caramels, dried peats, elegant cigar smoke, seeds scraped from vanilla beans, brand new pencils, peppercorn, coriander seeds, and star anise make for a deeply satisfying nosing…
Chivas, 18 year old, 40% Blended Scotch Whisky
An essay in balance on both the aroma and palate. Silky layers of delicate sweetness (honeyed vanilla, caramel, light toffee) permeate through clean, delicate fruit (citrus, peach, currant), and subtle,…