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20 Sep 18 Tasting; Caol Ila 35 YO Special Releases 2018, OB, 58.1%,
19 Sep 18 Tasting: Royal Brackla 1997, 19 YO, Berry Bros & Rudd, 46%
19 Sep 18 Tasting: Glenrothes 1997, 9 YO, Whisybase, 58.8%
18 Sep 18 Tasting: Myths and Legends Unicorn 1988, CWS 53.6%,
18 Sep 18 Tasting: Macallan 12 YO, OB, 43%
17 Sep 18 Report: Report: Berner Whisky Messe, Bern, Switzerland, 14-15 September 201
17 Sep 18 Tasting: Glenallachie 1990 50th Anniversary, 27 YO, OB, 54.6%
17 Sep 18 Tasting: Glenallachie 1990 50th Anniversary, 28 YO, OB, 57.7%
16 Sep 18 Tasting: Bunnahabhain 2007 Oloroso Moine Feis Ile 2018, OB, 59.5%
16 Sep 18 Tasting: Laphroaig 2015 for CWS, 12 YO, OB, 55.3%
15 Sep 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1991, 25 YO, OB, 61.3%,
15 Sep 18 Tasting: Singleton of Glen Ord Signature, OB, 40%,
14 Sep 18 News: Price List Diageo Special Releases 2018
14 Sep 18 Tasting/report: Diageo Special Releases 2018
13 Sep 18 Tasting: Kilchoman 2007 Feis Ile 2018, OB, 11 YO, 55.5%,
13 Sep 18 Tasting: Laphroaig Cairdeas 2018, 51.8%,
12 Sep 18 Tasting: Bowmore 1997 for CWS, OB, 54.4%,
12 Sep 18 Tasting: Bowmore 15 YO Oloroso Sherry Cask for Feis Ile 2018, OB, 52.5%
11 Sep 18 Tasting: Auchentoshan 1990 for CWS, 27 YO, OB, 59.1%,
11 Sep 18 Tasting: Linkwood 39.166 for Whisky L, 27 YO, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 56.6%,
10 Sep 18 Tasting: Edradour 1995 for Whisky L, 13 YO, OB, 54.2%,
10 Sep 18 Tasting: Aultmore 1996 Exceptional Cask Series for CWS Madeira finish, OB, 21 YO, 54%
09 Sep 18 Tasting: Glen Garioch 1979 for CWS, OB, 42.9%
09 Sep 18 Tasting: Glen Garioch 1990 Artist #7 over 25 YO, La Maison du Whisky, 52.3%,
08 Sep 18 Tasting; Glen Garioch 1987 for CWS, OB, 47.1%
08 Sep 18 Tasting; Glen Garioch 1988 Old Malt Cask, 15 YO, Douglas Laing, 50%,
07 Sep 18 Tasting: Tomatin Grand Select, OB, 43%,
07 Sep 18 Tasting: Tomatin 12 YO, OB, 43%,
06 Sep 18 Tasting: Glen Garioch 1994, 23 YO, Aqua Vitae, 56.3%,
05 Sep 18 Tasting: Mortlach 1989 Or Sileis, 27 YO, Kingsbury, 55.7%,
05 Sep 18 Tasting: GlenDronach 2004 for CC Choice N°1 Taiwan, 12 YO, OB, 54.1%,
04 Sep 18 Tasting: Bunnahabhain 1987, 30 YO, A. D. Rattray, 48.3%,
04 Sep 18 Tasting: Arran 18 YO, OB, 46%
03 Sep 18 Tasting: Glenburgie 1998, 18 YO, The Single Malts of Scotland, 59.5%,
03 Sep 18 Tasting: Arran 10 YO, OB, 46%,
02 Sep 18 Tasting: Port Askaig 15 YO Sherry Cask, Speciality Drinks, 45.8%
02 Sep 18 Tasting: Port Askaig 45 YO, Speciality Drinks, 40.8%,
01 Sep 18 Literature: Japanese Whisky, Brian Ashcraft,
01 Sep 18 Tasting: Peat, Elements of Islay, 59.3%,
   
31 Aug 18 Tasting; Bunnahabhain Choc’n Nut Pretzle 2001, Wemyss Malts, 46.0%
31 Aug 18 Tasting; Bunnahabhain Tropical Island Dram 1991, Wemyss Malts, 46.0%
30 Aug 18 Tasting: Port Askaig 8 YO, Elixir distillers, 45.8%, B:2017
30 Aug 18 Tasting: Port Askaig 100 Proof, Elixir distillers, 57.1%, B:2017
29 Aug 18 Tasting: Treacle Chest, Wemyss, Malts. 46%,
29 Aug 18 Tasting: Vanilla Burst, Wemyss, Malts, 46%,
28 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenburgie 1995, 21 YO, Gordon & MacPhail, 57.9%,
27 Aug 18 Tasting: Bowmore 1991, 25 YO, Antique Lions of Whisky, 48.7%
27 Aug 18 Tasting: Daftmill 2005 Inaugural Release, OB, 55.8%, B:2018, casks 05/ 2,3 and 7
26 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Selection for The Whisky Exchange, OB, 57.8%
26 Aug 18 Tasting: BenRiach 1998 Sherry finish for Taiwan, 16 YO, OB, 59.3%
25 Aug 18 Tasting: Ledaig 2007, 11 YO, Adelphi, 63.3%
24 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenlivet 2007 for Whisky Live 2017, Signatory, 66.6%,
23 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 1989, 25 YO, OB, 55.1%
23 Aug 18 Tasting:Kavalan  Sherry Solist 2009 For Fortune Brand, OB, 57.8%,
22 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Bourbon Solist Single Cask 2011, OB, 57.1%,
22 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Sherry Solist Single Cask 2010, OB, 57.1%
21 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Solist 2010 Port Cask for the Seven Virtues of Bushido, OB, 59.4%
21 Aug 18 Tasting: Tamdhu Batch Cask Strength 2, OB, 58.5%
20 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenallachie 2004 Jazzin, 12 YO, The Whiskyfind, 62%,
20 Aug 18 Tasting: Clynelish 1996, 21 YO, Acla Selection, 45.7%
20 Aug 18 Tasting: Glen Garioch 1990, 20 YO, First Cask, 46%
19 Aug 18 Tasting: Black & White, OB, B:1941
19 Aug 18 Tasting: Cloag’s Rare Old Liqueur whisky, B:1940s
18 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Sherry Solist 2008 for Asia Palate Association, OB, 58.6%,
18 Aug 18 Tasting: Speyside distillery 1988, 28 YO, Lotus Lord, 58.4%
17 Aug 18 Tasting: Tomatin 1988 for Taiwan, 26 YO, OB, 54.0%,
17 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2001 for Asia Palate Association, 15 YO, OB, 58.2%
16 Aug 18 Tasting: Moorland Scotch Whisky, R.B. Smith & Son, 70 Proof,
16 Aug 18 Tasting: Whyte & Mackay, 21 YO, OB, 40 %
15 Aug 18 Tasting: Redbreast 32 YO Dream Cask, OB, 46.5%
14 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenlossie 1997 Acla Da Fans, 20 YO, Signatory, 52.2%
14 Aug 18 Tasting: Teeling for Shinanoya, 23 YO, OB, 54%
13 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenlossie 1997 Acla Da Fans, 20 YO, Signatory, 52.2%
13 Aug 18 Tasting: Teeling for Shinanoya, 23 YO, OB, 54%
12 Aug 18 Tasting: Lagavulin Feis Ile 2018, 18 YO, OB, 53.9%
12 Aug 18 Tasting: Talisker Distillery exclusive, OB, 48%,
11 Aug 18 Tasting: Octomore Farm Port Charlotte 2001, 16 YO, OB, 61.6%,
10 Aug 18 Tasting: Port Charlotte 2001 The Heretic, OB, 55.9%
10 Aug 18 Tasting: Port Charlotte 2005 Valinch Oloroso Sherry Cask Feis Ile 2018, OB, 59.3%,
09 Aug 18 Tasting GlenDronach 1992 for Hsiu Ming, 24 YO, OB, 57.5%
08 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Sherry Solist 2008 for CC Choice, OB, 56.3%,
08 Aug 18 Tasting: GlenDronach 1993 for DC and TDM, 23 YO, OB, 59.1%
07 Aug 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1996, 20 YO, The Single Malts of Scotland, 53.1%,
06 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Solist Sherry  2009, OB, 58.6%,
06 Aug 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1997 MCCRAES, 18 YO, Hunter Laing, 55.4%
05 Aug 18 Tasting: Mars Shinshu Peated 2013, 3 YO, Blackadder, 61%,
04 Aug 18 Tasting: A drop of the Irish, 8 YO, Blackadder, 58.6%,
04 Aug 18 Tasting: Chimera, Blackadder, 46%,
03 Aug 18 Tasting: Black Snake VAT 7 2nd Venom for Liquors Hasegawa and Clydesdale AB, Blackadder, 57.5%
02 Aug 18 Tasting: Kavalan Solist Sherry 2009, OB, 57.1%
02 Aug 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1997, 19 YO, Blackadder, 57.5%
01 Aug 18 Tasting: GlenDronach for Tiger Selection 1992, 24 YO, OB, 57.6%
01 Aug 18 Tasting: Glenlivet for Collector (GI Jane) 1995, 20 YO, Signatory, 57.2%
   
31 Jul 18 Tasting: Edradour for Fortune 2005, 11 YO, OB, 62.8%
30 Jul 18 Tasting: Bowmore 1996 Sherry finish, 16 YO, Wilson & Morgan, 56.6%
30 Jul 18 Tasting: Bowmore 2001 Old Malt Cask, 14 YO, Hunter Laing, 51.8%,
29 Jul 18 Tasting: Craigellachie 1995 Old Particular, 21 YO, Douglas Laing, 57.4%
28 Jul 18 Tasting: Scallywag Sherry, 13 YO, Douglas Laing, 46%,
28 Jul 18 Tasting: Rock Oyster Sherry, Douglas Laing, 46.8%
27 Jul 18 Tasting: Blair Athol 1995 Old Malt Cask, 20 YO, Hunter Laing, 50%
27 Jul 18 Tasting: Blair Athol 1995 Old Malt Cask, 20 YO, Hunter Laing, 57.1%
26 Jul 18 Tasting: Glengoyne 1988 for Taiwan, 28 YO, OB, 51.1%,
25 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2005, 10 YO, OB, 60.9%,
25 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2005, 10 YO, OB, 60.7%,
24 Jul 18 News: Mortlach range renewed
24 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 1990, 25 YO, OB, 56.8%,
24 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 1994, 21 YO, OB, 58.4%
23 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 15 YO, OB, 46%
23 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 21 YO, OB, 43%
22 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 105, OB, 60%
21 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 1976, 40 YO, OB, 43.7%
20 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2006. 10 YO, Glenfarclas, OB, 60.4%
20 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 1989 for APA batch 2, 25 YO, OB, 55.1%
19 Jul 18 Tasting: Caol Ila 1966, 18 YO, Cadenhead’s, 46%
18 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2006 Tiger’s Finest Selection, 10 YO, OB, 60.3%,
18 Jul 18 Tasting: Glenfarclas 2005, OB, 60.80%,
17 Jul 18 Tasting: Kornog Sant Erwan 2017, OB, 50.0%
17 Jul 18 Tasting: Armorik Sherry Cask, OB, 46%,
16 Jul 18 Tasting: Timorous  Beastie Blended Malt, 18 YO, Douglas Laing, 46.8%
16 Jul 18 Tasting: Armorik 2010, 7 YO, OB, 46%,
15 Jul 18 Tasting: Port Charlotte (Bruichladdich Heavy Peated Type) 2003 Sherry 10 Years TWA, 14 YO, The Whisky Agency, 52.9%
14 Jul 18 Tasting: Bowmore 2001 Authentic Collection, Cadenhead’s, 53.8%,
14 Jul 18 Tasting: Laphroaig 1998 Authentic collection, Cadenhead’s, 53.4%,
13 Jul 18 Tasting: Linlithgow 1974 Old Malt Cask, 26 YO, Douglas Laing, 50%,
12 Jul 18 Tasting: Aultmore 2002 Elevenses at the furniture emporium 73.101, 15 YO, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.3%,
12 Jul 18 Tasting: Glen Moray 2001 A composition in wood 35.194, 16 YO, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 59.8%
11 Jul 18 Tasting: Hakushu 1997 Whisky Live Tokyo 2010, 12 YO, OB, 56%
11 Jul 18 Tasting: Macduff 1989 Authentic Collection, 29 YO, Cadenhead’s, 55.1%,
10 Jul 18 Tasting: Omar Sherry 2009, 8 YO, OB, 58%,
10 Jul 18 Tasting: Glen Scotia 1992 93.78, 25 YO, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 53.3%, B:2017
09 Jul 18 Tasting: Nantou 2009, 8 YO, OB, 54.4%,
09 Jul 18 Tasting: Nantou 2009, 8 YO, OB, 54.4%,
08 Jul 18 Tasting: Hakushu 25 YO, OB, 43%
08 Jul 18 Tasting: Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2016, OB, 43%
07 Jul 18 Tasting: Nantou Virgin Oak 2012, 4 YO, OB, 58.5%,
07 Jul 18 Tasting: Nantou Bourbon 2014, OB, 57.4%
06 Jul 18 Tasting: Box The Festival 2017, OB, 54.2%
06 Jul 18 Tasting: Box Dálvve batch 4, OB, 46%
05 Jul 18 Tasting: Penderyn Rich Oak 2013, OB,  50%,
05 Jul 18 Tasting: Box 2012 Swedish Oaky 'Quercus Robur', OB, 50.8%
04 Jul 18 Tasting: Ar 10, Elements of Islay, 52.4%
04 Jul 18 Tasting: Oc 5, Elements of Islay, 59.8%
03 Jul 18 Tasting: Lg 8, Elements of Islay, 59.5%,
03 Jul 18 Tasting: Cl 10, Elements of Islay, 58.2%
02 Jul 18 Tasting: Macmyra 10, OB, 46.1%,
01 Jul 18 Tasting: Speyside Region 1977 10th Anniversary, 40 YO, The Whisky Agency, 43.0%
01 Jul 18 Tasting: Carsebridge 1974 10th Anniversary, 43 YO, The Whisky Agency, 46.4%, B:2018
   
30 Jun 18 Tasting: Ardbeg 1965, 13 YO, Cadenhead’s, 46%
29 Jun 18 Tasting: Aberlour-Glenlivet Centenary Decanter 1958, 21 YO, OB, 80 Proof,
29 Jun 18 Tasting: Balmenach 25 YO Golden Jubilee Decanter, 58%
24 Jun 18 Tasting: Dailuaine 1980 Fauna & Flora, OB, 63.8%,
23 Jun 18 Tasting: Blended Scotch Whisky 40 YO For Taiwan, Berry Bros & Rudd, 46%
22 Jun 18 Tasting: Irish Single Malt 2001 10th Anniversary, 16 YO, The Whisky Agency, 48.5%,
22 Jun 18 Tasting: Irish Singe Malt 1990 10th Anniversary, 28 YO, The Whisky Agency, 28 YO, 42.4%,
21 Jun 18 Tasting: Littlemill 1991, 27 YO, Cadenhead’s, 50.4%
20 Jun 18 Tasting: Glenturret 1989, 29 YO, Signatory, 54.9%
20 Jun 18 Tasting: Glentauchers 1998, Gordon & MacPhail, 56.8%,
19 Jun 18 Tasting: Glenallachie 50th Anniversary 1990, OB, 44.97%
19 Jun 18 Tasting: Glenallachie 50th Anniversary 1989, OB, 57.7%
18 Jun 18 Tasting: Millstone 1996, OB, 55.5%,
17 Jun 18 Tasting: Hammerfall Imperial 18 YO, OB, 43%
17 Jun 18 Tasting: Islay Caol Ila 2009, Bar du Nord, 59.9%
16 Jun 18 Tasting: Ardbeg 1972 Connoisseur’s Choice, 13 YO, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%
16 Jun 18 Tasting: Ardbeg 10 YO Dark Green Label, OB, 70 Proof,
14 Jun 18 Tasting: Dallas Dhu 1979, 23 YO, Cadenhead’s, 59.2%,
14 Jun 18 Tasting: Dallas Dhu 1975 45.10, 27 YO, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 49.9%,
12 Jun 18 Tasting: Port Charlotte distilled at Bruichladdich 2001, 15 YO, Blackadder, 58.6%,
12 Jun 18 Tasting: Macallan 1989 Statement Sherry Cask, 27 YO, Blackadder, 45.7%
11 Jun 18 Tasting: Peat Reek Islay Single Malt 2006 Sherry Cask Finish, 10 YO, Blackadder, 58.6%
11 Jun 18 Tasting: Peat Reek Embers Islay Single malts, Blackadder, 59.4%
10 Jun 18 Tasting: Greedy Angels, 8 YO, OB, 50%
10 Jun 18 Tasting: Paul John Classic Select Cask, OB, 55.2%
09 Jun 18 Tasting: Amrut Double Cask, OB, 46%,
09 Jun 18 Tasting: Amrut Spectrum 004, OB, 50%
08 Jun 18 Tasting: Amrut Peated Cask Finish, Blackadder, 61.2%
08 Jun 18 Tasting: AMRUT 2011 PX Sherry Exclusively Bottled for Hot Malt, OB, 56.5%
07 Jun 18 Tasting: Linkwood 1939 Connoisseur’s Choice for Pinerolo, 37 YO, Gordon & MacPhail, 43%
06 Jun 18 Tasting: Millstone 1996 American Oak, 20 YO, OB, 51.45%
06 Jun 18 Tasting: Millstone Single Malt 1996 Oloroso sherry, OB, 55.5%
05 Jun 18 Tasting: Sandy Ross Old Blended Malt, OB,
05 Jun 18 Tasting: Old Vatted Malt, Cadenhead’s, 80 Proof (46%)
04 Jun 18 Tasting: Ardmore 1996, 20 YO, OB, 49.3%
03 Jun 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1973, 26 YO, OB, 52.7%
03 Jun 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1972, 19 YO, OB, 55%, B: 1991
02 Jun 18 Tasting: Inchmurrin 1967, 34 YO, Part Nan Angelen, 45.3%
01 Jun 18 Tasting: Coilltean, Unique Pure Malt 1997 No Age, Samaroli, 45%
01 Jun 18 Tasting: Miltonduff 1982 Maturing in Style 72.56, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 49.5%,
   
31 May 18 Tasting: Edradour 2003 PTM (Peated Through Maturation), 14 YO, OB, 58.7%,
31 May 18 Tasting: Speymalt  Macallan 1967, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%,
30 May 18 Tasting: Red Snake for Taiwan, Blackadder, 59.7%
30 May 18 Tasting: Red Snake Sherry Finish (Caroni Rum Finish), Blackadder, 59.5%,
29 May 18 Tasting: Bunnahabhain 1991 For Taiwan, 25 YO, Blackadder, 50.5%,
29 May 18 Tasting: Ben Nevis 1999 For Taiwan, 17 YO, Blackadder, 55.3%
28 May 18 Tasting: Epsilon S1 Sherry Butt finish, Glenwill, 40%,
28 May 18 Tasting: RO Rum Cask Finish, Glenwill, 40%
27 May 18 Tasting: Fary Lochan, OB, 47%
27 May 18 Tasting: Finlaggan 2007 for Taiwan, OB, 53.8%
26 May 18 Tasting: Caol Ila 15 YO Orange Label, OB, (Bulloch & lade), 43%
26 May 18 Tasting: Caol Ila 1977, Gordon & MacPhail, 63.8%,
25 May 18 Tasting: Komagatake 1988 for Shinanoya, 29 YO, OB, 60%
24 May 18 Tasting: Rosebank 1983, Signatory, 43%
23 May 18 Tasting: Tomatin 1984 for Shinanoya, OB, 44%
23 May 18 Tasting: Tomintoul 1977 for Singapore, 40 YO, OB,
22 May 18 Tasting: As we get it Pure Malt, MacFarlane, 100 Proof,
21 May 18 Tasting: Ledaig 2004, Gordon & MacPhail, 55.5%,
21 May 18 Tasting: Glen Grant Celebrations of the cask 1996, 20 YO, Carn Mor, 55.3%
20 May 18 Tasting: Glenugie 1959, 18 YO, Cadenhead’s, 80 Proof,
20 May 18 Tasting: Glenugie 1965, 23 YO, Hart Brothers, 43%
19 May 18 Tasting: Lg7, Elements of Islay, 56.8%
19 May 18 Tasting: Lagavulin Distillery Only, OB, 54.1%,
18 May 18 Tasting: Ol’Dirty Port Charlotte Fresh Oloroso Sherry Cask, 10 YO, The Rare and Fine Whisky Sample Group, 55%,
18 May 18 Tasting: Port Charlotte 2008, 8 YO, Maltbarn, 57.6%
17 May 18 Tasting: King Edward 1, OB, 43 GL,
17 May 18 Tasting: Vat 69 (Cork), OB, 43%
16 May 18 Tasting: Ardbeg 2005, 12 YO, North Star, 51.9%, B:2017
16 May 18 Tasting: Ardbeg 2000, 18 YO, Malts of Scotland, 51.5%, B:2018, sherry cask 180106, 525 b.
15 May 18 Tasting: Brora 1970 Platinum, 32 YO, Douglas Laing, 58.4%