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Top 10 Whisky Scores - 2023

Imperial 1990 29 Years Old, SMOS, Cask 4561

Imperial 1990 29 Years Old, SMOS, Cask 4561, 45.5% abv

Rich tropical fruit, luscious barley sugars, beautiful light spic aromas on the nose. Intriguingly intense fruity mouthfeel. Luscious tropical fruit, pineapples, mangoes, papayas with lovely ginger and clove undertones on the palate. Amazing, long fruit and spices on the finish.

94
Benromach 40 Years Old, 1981

Benromach 40 Years Old, 1981, 57.1% abv

Soft spices smooth fruit in a light caramel sauce and a hint of smoke on the nose. Gentle yet intense fruity mouthfeel. Creamy red fruit, light cinnamon and ginger, vanilla beans and oily on the palate. Elegant. Soft, Luscious. WOW

93
Macallan Reflection

Macallan Reflection, 43% abv

Lovely soft dry sherry, raisins, caramel and gentle fruit aromas on the nose. Luscious fruit and sherry mouthfeel. Wonderful spices and sherry notes then caramel and cloves in a warm fruit compote. Elegant. Luscious sherry and fruit on a medium long finish.

93
Tomatin 36 Years Old Batch 3

Tomatin 36 Years Old Batch 3, 46% abv

Light tropical fruit, honey and cinnamon on the nose. Lovely rich fruity mouthfeel. An abundance of tropical fruit, light pineapple, mangoes, lime notes and sweet spices on the palate. Luscious rich tropical fruit and sweet citrus on a medium long finish.

92
Springbank 28 Years Old

Springbank 28 Years Old, 48.2% abv

Crunchy caramel, sweet herbs, rich pears, almonds, apples, sweet floral smoke and oranges on the nose. Luscious rich fruit filled mouthfeel. Sumptuous, waxy, fruity, fulsome, caramel, gentle spices, smooth, pear and ginger compote then wee smoke on the palate. Luxurious apples, spices and fruit on a medium long finish.

92
Laphroaig Cairdeas PX

Laphroaig Cairdeas PX, 58.9% abv

Rich peated sherry, dark fruit, smoked figs and toasted cocoa beans on the nose. Rich sherry and peat mouthfeel. Luscious, lightly peated Christmas cake, figs, Moreno cherries and plums on the palate. Sherry, dark fruit on a rich smooth medium long finish. WOW!

92
Springbank 28 Years Old

Springbank 28 Years Old, 48.2% abv

Bananas, sweet apples, almonds, rich sherry aromas on the nose. Luscious sherry mouthfeel. Sensuous sherry, apples, spices and soft smoke notes on the palate. Complex. Exceptionally well balanced. Rich soft sherry on a medium long finish.

92
Imperial 1995 24 Years Old, The Single Malts of Scotland

Imperial 1995 24 Years Old, The Single Malts of Scotland, 53.9% abv

Pineapple, pears, floral aromas, mangoes and lovely lively spices on the nose. Soft spices, smooth mouthfeel. Light brown sugar, tropical fruit, floral, French pastries on the palate. Luscious rich floral medium long finish. WOW

92
Glenfiddich Grand Cru, 23 Years Old

Glenfiddich Grand Cru, 23 Years Old, 40% abv

Gentle orange aromas, lovely biscuity notes, rich fruit and flowers on the nose. Luscious rich fruity mouthfeel. Orchard fruit and fresh flowers, honey with a hint of spices on the palate. Elegant well balanced fruit, flowers and spices on a medium long finish. Delicious.

92
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!

92

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