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Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Liquid peat ambrosia. Tasty!.”

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Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1
The now very rare first release of Bruichladdich’s Octomore. When it was released it was the world’s peatiest whisky, with phenol levels of 131ppm. This has since been eclipsed by the astonishing peaty punch of the second edition, but this will remain the original!
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This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (90): strong. some peat, iodine, floral, pears, wood.

Palate (93): oily, powerful. some peat, iodine, floral, honey, salt.

Finish (91): very long. peat, floral, a little honey.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich Octomore 01.1 with 91 points over 100.

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Suntory Hibiki 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Suntory , Hibiki

“A great whisky - sherry and bourbon blended with exquisite taste. Maybe a Balvenie Doublewood?”

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Suntory Hibiki 12 year
A stunning 12 year-old blend from Hibiki. Lovely malt from Hakushu and Yamazaki, plus some aged grain from Chita - and part matured in casks formerly home to Japanese plum liqueur! One of the best new releases of 2009, without a doubt. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. honey, vanilla, peaches, flowers, spices, citrus.

Palate (91): powerful, oily. honey, wood, vanilla, tobacco, plums, raisins, citrus, spices.

Finish (91): longer than average. honey, vanilla, tobacco.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Suntory Hibiki 12 year with 91 points over 100.

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Glen Marnoch (Aldi) 24 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Aldi

“A bit light and with a simple but promising nose. Unfortunately the rest of the whisky isn't up to the level, but serious you can't ask much more for that price. It doesn't feel like 24 years old whisky.”

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Glen Marnoch 24 Year Old (Aldi)
Bottled by Aldi from a secret distillery this Glen Marnoch is a pretty affordable dram.

But although it is sold as 24 years old and had an incredible price, you can find better drams for that price without the glossy 24 years old age statement.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. honey, raisins, wood, spices. Not a bad nose, but simple. It doesn't smell of old at all.

Palate (85): powerful. honey, spices, floral, pepper. A bit light. Perhaps bottling it at 46% would have done the trick. Not sure Aldi customers would mind about it either.

Finish (85): average. honey, spices, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glen Marnoch 24 Year Old (Aldi) with 86 points over 100.

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Springbank 15 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Springbank

“Good Springbank but my heart belongs to the great Springbank CV.”

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Springbank 15 year
A 15 year old from the Springbank distillery with plenty of sherry notes and spice, dried fruits and nuts.

Distilled at Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, this single malt whisky is the return of a classic.

It is very nice, but I personally prefer the Springbank CV bottling.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (88): more than average. honey, citrus, vanilla, apples, floral.

Palate (89): smooth, powerful, oily. honey, peat, citrus, vanilla, pepper, floral, wood.

Finish (87): longer than average. honey, floral, smoke.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Springbank 15 year with 88 points over 100.

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Lagavulin 1991 PX Finished DE Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Lagavulin

“A rather interesting PX finished Lagavulin that doesn't overrun the whisky but doesn't make it stand out neither. A sweeter Lagavulin.”

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Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition
With all your favourite Lagavulin characteristics, allied to an extra layer of sweetness, this is the most consistently excellent of the highly popular Distiller's Edition series.

Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the IWSC, as well as the 'Best Peated Malt' in the Premium category at the Malt Maniacs Awards 2008.

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (89): average. peat, wood, salt, cocoa, citrus.

Palate (90): powerful, oily. peat, salt, peach, citrus, honey, wood, cocoa, cappuccino. Ha! Delicious sweet coffee on the end. Surprising!

Finish (90): longer than average. peat, sweet, cocoa, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition with 90 points over 100.

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Glenturret 18 year 1990 Chieftains Choice Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Glenturret

“Something strange and spicy appears on the taste that breaks a light and floral whisky.”

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Glenturret 18 year 1990 Chieftain's Choice
An 18 year old from Ian MacLeod's Chieftain's Choice range. This was distilled in October 1990 and aged for 18 years in cask number 91781 before bottling in May 2009. A release of 312 bottles.

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (82): average. honey, floral, pepper, citrus. Very light whisky and overall floral aromas.

Palate (85): light. honey, floral, citrus, paper, spices.

Finish (83): average. floral, honey, a little wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Glenturret 18 year 1990 Chieftain's Choice with 83 points over 100.

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Bladnoch 16 years old 1992 Murray McDavid Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bladnoch

“Powerfully floral whisky. This Bladnoch has some nice citrus notes inside.”

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Bladnoch 16 year 1992 Murray McDavid
A 16 year old Bladnoch, distilled in 1992, matured initially in bourbon barrels before a finish in Amarone Italian red wine casks. Bottled in 2008 at the Bruichladdich distillery, with Islay spring water. A release of 2,500 bottles.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (87): more than average. toffee, malt, floral, citrus, a little oranges.

Palate (89): powerful, oily. floral, honey, spices, vanilla, wood, citrus.

Finish (87): longer than average. floral, sweet, wood, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bladnoch 16 year 1992 Murray McDavid with 88 points over 100.

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Lagavulin 12 years old 2008 Release Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Lagavulin

“Raw powerful peat-amines! Just what doctors recommend.”

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Lagavulin 12 year 2008

This dram has a fino-like color.

Nose (92): more than average. peat, honey, vanilla, salt, peaches, wood.

Palate (93): powerful, oily. peat, wood, iodine, honey, citrus, floral, coffee, spices. 100% Lagavulin: You can only love it or hate it.

Finish (91): longer than average. peat, honey, citrus.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Lagavulin 12 year 2008 with 92 points over 100.

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Bunnahabhain 20 years old Single Cask Master of Malt Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bunnahabhain

“Peat and sherry isn't a blend I particularly enjoy but on the other hand I could spend a few weeks drinking this one. Heavy sweet oloroso character.”

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Bunnahabhain 20 year Single Cask Master of Malt
A fascinating little Bunnahabhain distilled in December of 1990 and aged in a single Spanish oak butt for 20 years before bottling on the 7th November 2011. Astonishingly sherried, this stuff really reminds us of a good old Japanese single cask malt, and it has more than a hint of aniseed. Well worth a try!

This dram has a mahogany-like color.

Nose (90): more than average. wood, peat, raisins, vanilla, honey, citrus, liquorice.

Palate (88): smooth, powerful, oily. wood, peat, dates, raisins, nuts, citrus.

Finish (88): longer than average. nuts, leather, peat.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bunnahabhain 20 year Single Cask Master of Malt with 89 points over 100.

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Bruichladdich 10 The Laddie Ten Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Bruichladdich

“Superb whisky!. Not very peated with just a touch of delicious sherry aromas. Love it!.”

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Bruichladdich 10 The Laddie Ten
The very first 10 year old whisky to be wholly distilled, aged and bottled by Bruichladdich's new owners. In many ways this marks the beginning of the new era, and this will be snapped at by connoisseurs and collectors. This was bottled on the 11th September 2011. A true milestone bottling.

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (91): more than average. peaches, peat, honey, nuts, citrus.

Palate (91): smooth, powerful, oily. peaches, peat, vanilla, honey, tobacco, milk chocolate, wood.

Finish (90): longer than average. peat, wood, salt, cocoa.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Bruichladdich 10 The Laddie Ten with 91 points over 100.

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