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Glenlivet 12, 15, and 18 | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Sep 28, 2021 · The Glenlivet 18 Batch Reserve – Review. 40% ABV. £90.95 from The Whisky Exchange. $99.99 from Total Wine. Color: Oloroso sherry. On the nose: Very different from the 12 and 15.The aromas of red fruits are more dominant: I get light, lasting and stable aromas of cherries, dates, and sultanas, as well as Thompson & muscatel grapes, coffee, chocolate, honey and blood orange.
Malt’s Review of 2021 | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Dec 31, 2021 · 2021 found me right smack in the middle of looking forward to rather exciting personal and professional growth, and lamenting the long recovery from COVID and our indefinitely masked future. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the nature of my writing for Malt, whisky and spirits played a center role in this year’s story.
Malt’s Review of 2022 | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Dec 31, 2022 · Graham. This year, 2022, is significant in so many personal ways. On top of that, we’ve seen political extremes with the ongoing war in Europe. Locally, we’ve seen weather extremes that focus the mind on the climate crisis. It will, I …
An Ardbeg Extravaganza | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Mar 15, 2021 · Ardbeg Uigeadail 2nd Release (2004 Batch) – Review. Bottled at 54.2% ABV. This one was a vatting of 10-year-old and 13-year-old ex-bourbon casks and an undisclosed number of 1970s ex-sherry casks. This is arguably one of the original flagship bottlings that ignited the NAS market. Natural colour and un-chill filtered.
Glen Grant | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Jul 3, 2021 · Glen Grant Aged 12 Years – Review. 43% abv. €40.64 on Master of Malt.Local price is $60. Color: Honey. On the nose: I immediately smell medium-intensity aromas of banana liqueur, starfruit, kiwi, oleo saccharum and melons.In between those are light and brief aromas of tea, sapodilla and dill.
Lindores Abbey | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Sep 2, 2021 · What really matters is the quality of the whisky. Lindores Abbey Single Malt Whisky – 46%. 46% ABV. Colour: Pale gold On the nose: Apple tart, cinnamon, strawberries, vanilla cream, with a background of malt biscuits, citrus, some herbal grassy notes and cocoa.Baking spices, dates and figs, dark caramel, freshly varnished wood, a little char and some more berries.
A Trio of Caol Ila Whiskies | Malt - Whisky Reviews
May 25, 2021 · Caol Ila 12 Years Old – Review. 43% ABV. £44.95 from The Whisky Exchange. Color: Pale ale. On the nose: There are medium and enveloping aromas of ashiness, grilled and somewhat charred veggies like onions and bell peppers, and peat. I get a very faint yet thoroughly-coating scent of salinity as well.
Arran 10 Years Old | Malt - Whisky Reviews
Dec 8, 2021 · Arran, and their 10-year-old, need commended for the standard price for the entry level and the value it brings to us the whisky drinker. There’s a reason this bottling was nominated in the recent Online Scotch Whisky Awards (the OSWA’s) for “Best Entry Level Single Malt 2021” and “Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2021,” winning both ...
Mortlach Horizontal Tasting | Malt - Whisky Reviews
May 22, 2021 · Mortlach “Wee Witchie” 12 Year Old – Review. 43.4% ABV. Aged in ex-bourbon and ex-European sherry casks. £49.95 from The Whisky Exchange. Locally available for around $110 (750ml). Color: Amber. On the nose: Lots of immediate sweet and fruity aromas with undertones of sour notes.Upfront are medium-strength and lasting notes of ripe plums, prunes, dried dates, orange jelly, dehydrated ...