Benriach The Twelve
This dram was a gift from a great friend for my birthday and has a fantastic Autumn golden colour that makes promises as to what you can expect, and then delivers. This 12 year old dram has seen some secondary maturation action in casks that formerly housed Sherry, bourbon and Port The nose initially reminds … Continue reading Benriach The Twelve →
GlenAllachie 2006 Single Cask
I was lucky enough to receive this as a birthday present which was fortuitous as I’d recently seen it advertised and had taken a mental note to acquire a bottle. The deep golden sunset colour made me want to dive in immediately, but one should temper one’s enthusiasm and enjoy the journey! it’s been matured … Continue reading GlenAllachie 2006 Single Cask →
Tullamore Dew Rouge
A beautiful looking dram that’s been matured for 13 years in bourbon and Sherry casks before being finished in Bordeaux Pomerol wine casks The nose on this dram delivers lots of cherry, raspberries and redcurrant with vanilla and light woody notes The palate is very fruity but light with cherries, spice and fragrant red wine … Continue reading Tullamore Dew Rouge →
Lagavulin 16 year old
Since I started this blog my palette has matured. I previously wouldn’t have entertained many Islay malts and especially a big peat monster and to this day am still not a fan of a young Laphroaig and the like, but last year I experimented with some Arbegs and Bunnahabhains and I’ve grown to love them. … Continue reading Lagavulin 16 year old →
Lindores MCDXCIV (1494)
A light golden dram with a fantastic back story. Matured in ex bourbon casks and finished in Sherry wine casks to 46% abv The nose is light and fruity with pears, green apples and overtones of vanilla. There’s also a hint of spice and freshly cut grass and then the sweetness of foam bananas The … Continue reading Lindores MCDXCIV (1494) →
Allt-á-Bhainne
I fancied something different tonight so was delighted to find this in my whisky room. It has a light golden colour and fine legs so I guessed I was in for something special The nose is smoky as you’d expect from a whisky that suggests “just enough peat to start a fire”, and there’s also … Continue reading Allt-á-Bhainne →
Bunnahabhain Cask Strength 12 year old
A lovely deep golden colour which invites you to get up close and experience it This dram has been bottled at cask strength which is a massive part of its attraction. The nose is nippy with massive presence and citrus overtones and an undercurrent of dark coffee The palate has huge chocolate flavours synonymous with … Continue reading Bunnahabhain Cask Strength 12 year old →
Powers John’s Lane 12 year old
This came recommended at Dublin Airport Duty Free (thanks Ken!) and is from a distiller I had never experienced. The original spirit was aged in ex bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. The golden colour and great legs suggested a nice dram. And so it transpired. The nose has a woody aroma with … Continue reading Powers John’s Lane 12 year old →
Redbreast PX Edition
A good looking dram that promises much and delivers enormously. It’s from their limited edition range and apparently is highly sought after. I saw this in Dublin Duty Free and thought I’d give it a go as the 12 and 15 year old expressions are SO good. It was also limited to one bottle per … Continue reading Redbreast PX Edition →
GlenAllachie 18 year old
I had tried the 12 year old from GlenAllachie and it was tasty but lacked depth and a long finish so I was keen to experience the 18 year old and it didn’t disappoint. The nose is dark toffee with a wee spicy nip. There’s also lots of vanilla and a bit of honeycomb The … Continue reading GlenAllachie 18 year old →
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