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Benrinnes 12 Years Old

Benrinnes 12 Years Old, 57.2% abv

Apples, honey, toasty oak, pears then dry grasses and hay on the nose. Tangy pears mouthfeel. Dry grasses and white fruit dominate the palate then zesty dry flowers, bittersweet notes, honey and tangy apples. Edgy. Dry grasses and mild honey on a medium long finish.

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Vallein Tercinier Fins Bois, Lot 96, Brût de fut, Bottled 2021

Vallein Tercinier Fins Bois, Lot 96, Brût de fut, Bottled 2021, 48.7% abv

Fresh, light, rich, nutty, lovely fruit, vanilla bean, light brown sugar on the nose. Wholesome fruity mouthfeel. Gentle honey, spices, lively and young sensation on the palate. Mild nuttiness and fruit on a medium finish.

87
Vallein Tercinier, Bons Bois, Lot 90, Bottled 2021

Vallein Tercinier, Bons Bois, Lot 90, Bottled 2021, 42.9% abv

Sweet dried grapes, floral, chrysanthemum, mild soft sherry aromas on the nose. Sweet grape varnish on the nose. Fresh, lovely fruit, sweet grape must, well rounded, spices and sherry notes on the palate. Medium sweet floral finish.

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La boutique 1969 Petite Champagne 53 Years Old

La boutique 1969 Petite Champagne 53 Years Old, 45.2% abv

Lovely rich floral aromas, sweet vegetal notes, dry soft spices, fruity, quince, apricot and cassis on the nose. Gentle rich creamy mouthfeel. Soft spice notes, flowers, plums, herb garden, rich dark fruits on the palate. Well balanced. Elegant. hint of golden raisins on a medium long finish.

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Grosperrin Petite Champagne Lot 84 Les Bons Vivants

Grosperrin Petite Champagne Lot 84 Les Bons Vivants, 56.6% abv

Almonds, strawberries, nutty, rich fruit, brown sugar, Fino sherry, tropical fruit on the nose. Zesty fruiy mouthfeel. Spicy stewed fruit, oranges and apples, figs, luscious light coffee and prunes on the palate. Rich, fruity, gentle spices on a medium long finish. WOW!

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Vallein Tercinier 1960, La Brulé, Lot 60, 62 Years Old

Vallein Tercinier 1960, La Brulé, Lot 60, 62 Years Old, 50.5% abv

Rich, dark fruit, toasted spices, dry caramel, brown sugar and prunes on the nose. Gentle yet intense mouthfeel. Silky, fruity, figs, plums, rich spices, almonds on the palate. Complex and velvety medium long finish.

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La Flèche de Feu 1992

La Flèche de Feu 1992, 43% abv

Floral, rich spices, cocoa powder, light plums, apples on the nose. Soft spicy mouthfeel. Gentle flower notes, spices, mild citrus and pears on the palate. Soft fruit and spices on a medium finish.

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Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 57.1% abv

Lovely fruity peat, smoked sausages, vanilla, smoked BBQ ribs on the nose. Smoked peaty fruit mouthfeel. Tobacco, coffee, dry peat then smoked sausages emerge on the palate. Gentle peat, smoked meat with a honey glaze on a medium long finish.

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Killowen 5 Years Old, Batch 3, Rum and Raisin

Killowen 5 Years Old, Batch 3, Rum and Raisin, 55% abv

Almonds, spices, raisins, nutmeg, rich floral aromas and caramel on the nose. Intense yet soft spicy mouthfeel. Zesty young fruit notes, figs, sherry and dry spices on the palate. Dry sherry picante on a medium long finish.

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Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Special Reserve

Glenfiddich 12 Years Old Special Reserve, 40% abv

Fruity floral varnish, dry honey and vanilla on the nose. Light, clean sweet mouthfeel. Caramel, light brown sugar with floral and fruity undertones. Gentle sweet fruit on a thin medium short finish.

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