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Macaloney's Caledonian Invermaillie Moscatel

Macaloney's Caledonian Invermaillie Moscatel, 57.9% abv

Red fruit initially then tropical fruit and bananas on the nose. Tangy, spicy, fruity mouthfeel. The red fruit returns accompanied by ginger snaps, sweet tannins and lovely spices on the palate. Fruit and spices on a zesty medium long finish.

84
Lindores Abbey, Commemorative First Release

Lindores Abbey, Commemorative First Release, 46% abv

Dry spicy pears, floral honey, mild oak and vanilla on the nose. Sweet spicy mouthfeel. Raw honey, ginger, pears, apples, dry spices on the palate. Well balanced. Smooth white fruit with lingering spices on a medium finish.

80
Glenfiddich 13 Years Old Cask 12662

Glenfiddich 13 Years Old Cask 12662, 60.5% abv

Rich spicy vanilla, lovely oak, pears, honey, apples, ginger then floral aromas on the nose. Zesty moving to gentle mouthfeel. Tangy pears, candied ginger, vanilla plum sauce on the palate. Spicy pears and honey on a long finish.

89
Ardbeg Kildalton 2014

Ardbeg Kildalton 2014, 46% abv

Coastal peat, sweet tar, herbal with hint of barnyard aromas on the nose. Smooth sweet peaty mouthfeel. Gentle spices, peat, oranges, campfire smoke, burnt seaweed, sweet smoky vanilla on the palate. Medium smoky finish.

87
Arran 1996 23 Years Old, Blackadder Raw Cask

Arran 1996 23 Years Old, Blackadder Raw Cask, 52.2% abv

Warm fruit, almonds, honey, caramel and floral aromas on the nose. Soft caramel and spices mouthfeel. Amazing toffee, fruit, floral notes, vanilla and cocoa on the palate. Floral and rich cocoa on a medium long finish.

88
Glenlivet Guardians' Chapter

Glenlivet Guardians' Chapter, 48.7% abv

Caramel, oranges, rich Xmas cake, almonds, dates, anise, coffee and tobacco on the nose. Floral cocoa mouthfeel. Fruity, floral, caramel, cinnamon, plums, figs, sherry, mild spices, cocoa and sweet coffee on the palate. Gentle fruity floral notes on a medium long finish. WOW!

90
Highland Park 1980 22 Years Old, MacKillop's Choice

Highland Park 1980 22 Years Old, MacKillop's Choice, 54.5% abv

Floral, sweet peat, honey, oranges and light spices on the nose. Luscious citric spicy mouthfeel. Lovely floral peat notes, spices, oranges, honey, white pepper and juicy fruit on the palate. Sweet floral peat on a medium long finish.

89
MacDuff 1997 20 Years Old, Old Malt Cask

MacDuff 1997 20 Years Old, Old Malt Cask, 50% abv

Citrus, honey, anise, oranges, fruity, vanilla and apples on the nose. Lovely spices and oranges mouthfeel. Amazing cinnamon notes, fruit salad, orange lime marmalade, cocoa on the palate. Citrus, lime and honey on a medium finish.

88
Spey Fumare, Speyside Distillers

Spey Fumare, Speyside Distillers, 46% abv

Honey, white fruit, apples, pears and sweet grasses on the nose. Soft sweet spicy mouthfeel. Mild lemon notes, honey, touch of smoke and mellow citrus on the palate. Gentle spicy nectar on a medium long finish.

86
Tomatin Cu Bocan, Creation No 2

Tomatin Cu Bocan, Creation No 2, 46% abv

Smoke, sweet earthiness, apples and lime aromas on the nose. Sweet oaky mouthfeel. Light citrus, delicate smoke, refreshing spices on the palate. Gentle smoke, oak and citrus notes on a medium long finish.

85