This rare malt was distilled in 1989, slept in American oak casks, and bottled in 2010. Not much of it is left, certainly. Only 5,856 bottles were taken to market. This Speyside whisky is 112 proof (56% ABV). The Scotch NoobContinue readingCragganmore 21-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Whoa—this incarnation of Glenkinchie, a fine but too little known whisky, is 55.1% alcohol (110.2 proof). Nevertheless, this Lowland Scotch is easy sipping, offering notes of grain, cream, mint, cocoa powder, and honey. It is lightly peated and quite lovely.Continue readingGlenkinchie 20-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Ah, baby #4 arrived and all is well—so time to celebrate by finishing the last of this Highland Park 12-Year. It retails for $40-$60 a bottle. It is lightly peated and an approachable 86 proof (43% alcohol). The viscosity makesContinue readingHighland Park 12-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Uigeadail—easy for the Scots to say! We are big fans of Ardbeg, having tasted reviewed a number of its whiskies over the years. (See here.) Uigeadail (roughly, “oog-a-dal”), which means “dark and mysterious place,” 54.2% alcohol by volume, or 108.4Continue readingArdbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This is tonight’s tipple. It is luscious. What flavor. Thank you sherry casks. Master of Malt howled when this expression of Dalmore exited the market. It was, the site declared, “great whisky.” A reserve edition of the Dalmore Cigar MaltContinue readingThe Dalmore Cigar Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky