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Connemara Cask Strength, 57.9% abv

A bold in-your- face dram that grabs you by the lapels and shouts "I am here!" Notwithstanding its brash loquaciousness ,this a dram is well worth tasting. Its alcohol strength tends to overpower its more subtle qualities unless you add some water (more than I would usually want to add). Hidden by the alcohol are honey notes and bitter orange peel, almost like Grand Marnier without the sweetness. Peat taste is prominent but less so than many of the Islay malts

Scored on 6th Nov 2012 @ 4:31 PM · Tasted on 4th Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Auchentoshan 12 Years Old, 40% abv

Vanilla with a hint of ginger. Mild EtOH burn requires generous water addition. Somewhat disappointing.

Scored on 5th Nov 2012 @ 5:03 PM · Tasted on 2nd Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Glenkinchie 12 Years Old, 43% abv

Sherry, honney and a pleasant long finish

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 9:40 PM · Tasted on 1st Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Littlemill 21 Years Old Sherry Butt, 46% abv

A delightfully mellow dram with flavors of mango chutney.

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 9:38 PM · Tasted on 1st Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Mortlach Planeta 18 Years Old Adelphi, 46% abv

Beautiful deep auburn colour. Rich floral aromas with sweet spice notes on the nose. In the mouth it is complex, soft, rich with red fruit wine notes on the palate. Simply a GREAT dram.

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 9:31 PM · Tasted on 3rd Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Longrow CV, 46% abv

Rich caramel, seville orange marmalade.

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 9:25 PM · Tasted on 1st Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Auchentoshan Three Wood, 43% abv

Lovely rich dark fruit with a sherry varnish aroma on the nose. Soft, gentle fruit compote with sherry undertones ever present. Not particularly complex but well balanced with the triple distillation delivering a smooth and delicate dram with good presence.

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 8:05 PM · Tasted on 3rd Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Springbank 1997 Vintage, 54.9% abv

Lovely light aromatic peat on the nose with lots of stewed fruit. Amazingly gentle for 54.9% abv. Light orange marmalade with a picante mouthfeel. Complex, soft and round. Amazingly good.

Scored on 3rd Nov 2012 @ 6:38 PM · Tasted on 3rd Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Longrow CV, 46% abv

Strong peat and campfire aromas at the ouset followed by roasted bananas with a bit of heather on the nose. Sweet and earthy with a peaty mint lollipop on the palate.

Scored on 2nd Nov 2012 @ 8:29 PM · Tasted on 1st Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)

Littlemill 21 Years Old Sherry Butt, 46% abv

Dainty sweet sherry spices on the nose - lovely light and elegant aromas. Fresh floral candy sensation on the palate. Very easy drinking, well balanced with subtle complexity.

Scored on 1st Nov 2012 @ 10:37 PM · Tasted on 1st Nov, 2012 · Comments (0)