Tag: 45-50% ABV

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Talisker Distillers Edition, 11yo, 2002/2013

Talisker Distillers Edition, 2002/2013, 11yo., close-up
Rating32/40
OriginScotland, Islands, Skye
DistilleryTalisker
OwnerDiageo
Distilled2002
SeriesDistillers Edition
StyleSingle Malt Whisky
PeatedYes
CaskAmoroso Sherry Double Maturation
Bottled2013
Strength45.8% (91.6 proof)
Price$55-80

Nose: A bunch of grapes are having a smoke. (8/10)

Palate: A dusty bar of chocolate on which someone wrote “Peat!” with white chalk. (8/10)

Finish: Hangs around up top at first but eventually relaxes and lowers itself into the chest cavity layer by layer (8/10)

Balance: Well done! (8/10)

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GlenDronach Revival, 15yo, 2019

Glendronach Revival 15yo
Rating29/40
OriginScotland, Speyside, Deveron
DistilleryGlenDronach
OwnerBrown Forman via BenRiach Distillery Co. Ltd.
StyleSingle Malt Whisky
CasksPedro Ximénez, Oloroso Sherry
BottledAugust 1st, 2019
Strength46% (92 Proof)
WhiskybaseWhiskybase
Wine SearcherWine Searcher

Nose: Grapes and blood oranges. Grassy notes hit fresh out of the bottle and then fade away to make room for the Sherry to stick its head out. (7/10)

Palate: Rich but, oddly, also slightly thin and somewhat dry. (7/10)

Finish: Truly the best part! (8/10)

Balance: (7/10)

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Bruichladdich Infinity [3] Edition_3.10, 2011

Bruichladdich Infinity [3] Edition_3.10 close-up
Rating88/100
OriginScotland, Islay, Loch Indaal
DistilleryBruichladdich
OwnerRémy Cointreau
SeriesInfinity
Edition3_10
StyleSmall Batch Single Malt Whisky
PeatedYes
CaskAmerican Oak Bourbon, Syrah
BottledAugust 16th, 2011
Strength50% (100 Proof)
WhiskybaseWhiskybase
Wine SearcherWine Searcher

Nose: That Bruichladdich raw vanilla dough and peat. (90/100)

Palate: Rich and full. (90/100)

Finish: Could be a tad better. (80/100)

Balance: Lovely stuff! (90/100)