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WEBEden Mill St Andrews (2023) Eden Mill distillery is based in Guardbridge, about 5 km north-west of St Andrews. For most of the 19th century, the Haig Family operated a whisky distillery on the site. A new brewery was started in 2012 and they also started distilling whisky and gin in 2014. Apart from the core range single ma...
Best whisky of 2023: year review | WhiskyNotes
WEBJan 1, 2024 · Best new whisky in 2023. As often Gordon & MacPhail was responsible for three highlights with 93 points, although one Talisker managed to stand out above. It took the crown with 94 points – it is the best whisky I’ve tried this year: Talisker 45 Year Old ‘Glacial Edge’. Glen Grant 1959 ‘Mr George Legacy’.
Best wishes & Best Whisky of 2022 | WhiskyNotes
WEBBen Nevis 26 Years 1996 (The Whisky Jury) Armagnac Sponge #2 1972. When looking at widely available official bottlings, my favourites include the Talisker 11 Year Old (Special Release 2022) and Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2022), Redbreast 21 Year Old, Talisker 10 Year Old (2022), Bladnoch 14 Year Old (2022), Tamdhu Cigar Malt #1 ...
Talisker 10 Year Old (2022) | WhiskyNotes review
WEBSep 5, 2022 · Talisker 10 yo (45,8%, OB +/- 2022) Nose: the typical spicy / coastal attack, with plenty of seaweed, brine and pepper. Perhaps a little more caramel sweetness in the background than in the old days. Hints of yellow apples, toasted almonds and vanilla. A lot of boat rope and ashes complete this nice nose.
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Best wishes & Best whisky of 2021 | WhiskyNotes review
WEBJan 3, 2022 · Two whiskies blew my mind in 2021 – both gained a whoppin 95 points. One of them was the Glen Grant 1953 ‘Mr George Legacy’ bottled by Gordon & MacPhail.A masterpiece of sherry maturation, a style that is very hard to find these days. On the same level there was also the Brora 1972 ‘Elusive Legacy’, part of the Brora Triptych which totally confirmed the magical allure of this distillery.
Favourite, oldest and most expensive whisky | WhiskyNotes
WEBGlen Grant 70 yo 1948 (48,6%, G&M 2018) – € 21.000. The Macallan 60yo Lalique IV (53,2%, OB 2011, 400 btl.) – € 20.000. Glen Grant 66 yo 1948 (46,6%, G&M for Poland 2014) – undisclosed. Karuizawa 48 yo 1964 (57,7%, OB for Poland 2013, cask #3603) – € 10.000. Tweet. Whisky review: Tasting and scoring whisky is quite personal, and ...
* Whisky News reviews and tasting notes
WEBWe often do an overview of the whisky news on Saturday. New: The Ester Hunter, The Seasons, Glens & Valleys…. Benromach Virgin Oak, Dad’s Dram, Macallan Cirque du Soleil. New: Teeling 40 Years, Lagavulin Feis Ile, Redbreast Zenith. New: Ardbeg Spectacular, Springbank 1999, Berry Bros…. Whisky news: Bimber, Bladnoch, Loch …
Whisky reviews by distillery | WhiskyNotes
WEBWhisky reviews by distillery. The last time I checked, there were 138 licensed distilleries in Scotland according to the Scotch Whisky Association. I’m sure that list is probably out of date already. A couple of years ago I claimed to have tried whisky from almost every active distillery. Recently so many new names have popped up – not only ...
Best wishes / Best whisky of 2020 | WhiskyNotes review
WEBJan 4, 2021 · It used to be the Johnnie Walker Red vs. Black comparison for many years. The Macallan Edition No.6 was the most popular new release of 2020. Posted in * Whisky News and tagged 2020, Ben Nevis, best whisky, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Coleburn, GlenDronach, Gordon MacPhail, Jura, Lagavulin, new year, Redbreast. Whisky review: Best new whiskies in ...
Compass Box Orchard House | WhiskyNotes review
WEBSep 30, 2021 · Compass Box Orchard House (46%, OB 2021) Nose: very bright and fruity indeed. Juicy pears and peaches, with hints of grapes, lemons and green apples. Also vanilla and mint, as well as light blossomy touches. Young but vibrant, with a subtle waxy side that hints at Clynelish.
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