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A 1980s bottling of Laphroaig 10 Year Old is a genuine collector's piece from one of Islay's most iconic distilleries, o...
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March 7, 2026
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A 1980s litre bottling of Bowmore's dependable 12 Year Old, this is a time capsule of mid-period Islay — smoky, coastal,...
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March 7, 2026
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Arran's Barrel Reserve is a clean, honest island single malt that delivers well above its £40.50 price point. A bourbon-...
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March 7, 2026
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The Auchentoshan 18 Year Old is a composed and rewarding Lowland single malt that proves refinement and patience can be ...
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A blended whisky with genuine character, The One Colheita Cask Finish uses Portuguese tawny port casks and a confident 4...
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March 7, 2026
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A 63-year-old Speyside single malt bottled at a commanding 45.7% ABV, the Glenfarclas 1953 Pagoda Sapphire Reserve is a ...
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March 7, 2026
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A 32-year-old Ardbeg from 1967, matured in sherry cask and bottled by Douglas Laing at a commanding 49% ABV — this is Is...
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March 7, 2026
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Paul John's Pedro Ximenez Select Cask is a bold, sherry-driven Indian single malt bottled at 48% ABV. At £98.25, it deli...
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March 7, 2026
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A confident Lowland single malt bottled at 49.4% ABV, the Lindores Abbey Thiron delivers genuine character and rewards c...
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March 7, 2026
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The Macallan 12 Double Cask is a well-balanced, accessible Speyside single malt that delivers reliable quality, though i...
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A 1970s time capsule from Kentucky at 43% ABV, this vintage bottling offers a rare window into American whisky before th...
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March 7, 2026
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Kavalan's Distillery Select No.2 is a confident, well-crafted Taiwanese single malt that justifies its place alongside e...
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March 7, 2026