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BenRiach 30 Years Old, 50% abv

Rich apple strudel with light spice on the nose. An absolutely WOW expereince. Delicate in the mouth and yet powerful - great presence with a wisp of sweet smoke with candy overtones. Amazing, just amazing. superb balance and lovely long lingering finish.

Scored on 27th Jul 2012 @ 9:47 PM · Tasted on 25th Jul 2012 · Comments (0)

Laphroaig 30 Years Old Bottled November 1997, 43% abv

Nectar of the gods - it is that simple. Light smoke on the nose - soft and gentle, almost caressing. Gentle with a hint of peated toast on the palate. Lovely light smoke and peat finish.

Scored on 2nd Aug 2012 @ 11:44 PM · Tasted on 2nd Aug 2012 · Comments (0)

Ardbeg Feis Ile 2011 Pedro Ximinez 13 Years Old, 55.1% abv

Scored on 4th Jun 2012 @ 7:28 PM · Tasted on 8th May 2012 · Comments (0)

Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

Toast then fresh fruit on the nose. Strong, sweet/bitter yet well balanced marmalade sensation on the palate.Lovely fruity edge on the finish.

Scored on 15th Jun 2012 @ 5:40 AM · Tasted on 14th Jun 2012 · Comments (0)

Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 57.1% abv

Sweet peated shortbread tablets - WOW. Soft and yet powerful on the palate - gentle yet complex peat and smoke dominate. Amazingly long gentle peaty finish.

Scored on 12th Aug 2012 @ 9:40 PM · Tasted on 12th Aug 2012 · Comments (0)

Port Ellen 1978 29 Years Old 8th Release, 55.3% abv

Minty varnish turpentine with light smoke on the nose. Soft gentle spices with citrus notes on the palate. Campfire marmalade smoke. Sweet peat finish. WOW

Scored on 18th Dec 2012 @ 10:48 PM · Tasted on 17th Dec 2012 · Comments (0)

Port Ellen 1978 29 Years Old 8th Release, 55.3% abv

Sweet. Vanilla, crème brulé, citrus. Magnificent from start to finish

Scored on 19th Dec 2012 @ 12:51 PM · Tasted on 17th Dec 2012 · Comments (0)

Benromach 28 Years Old Port Wood Finish, 45% abv

A rich, outstanding dram. Coffee

Scored on 26th Dec 2012 @ 4:58 PM · Tasted on · Comments (0)

Benromach 28 Years Old Port Wood Finish, 45% abv

A rich, outstanding dram. Coffee

Scored on 26th Dec 2012 @ 5:00 PM · Tasted on · Comments (0)

Glenglassaugh 36 Years Old Single Cask, 43% abv

Had the privilege of tasting this at the distillery during the Speyside festival. A single cask, it was bottled at natural cask strength, 43%. It was aged in a sherry refill cask and finished off for 22 months in a Sauternes cask. Lovely, light fruit aromas with a hint of corn great you. The fruit continues on the palate like a delicate compote that simply stays with you, introducing towards the end a hint of spice. The finish is long, soft and fruity. A WOW dram.

Scored on 6th May 2012 @ 1:53 AM · Tasted on 3rd May 2012 · Comments (0)