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Nikka's peated Miyagikyo from the 2021 Discovery Series is a fascinating study in contrasts — the gentle elegance of Miy...
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Duncan Cairns
January 23, 2021
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Bowmore's 40 Year Old 2021 Release is a commanding Islay single malt bottled at a confident 48.7% ABV. At £8,000 it dema...
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January 10, 2021
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The 2021 Midleton Very Rare continues the prestigious annual release series with a polished, generous blend of pot still...
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Joe Whitfield
January 9, 2021
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The Thomas H. Handy Sazerac 2015 is cask strength rye at 64.75% ABV from Buffalo Trace's coveted Antique Collection — si...
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Ash Carrington
January 6, 2021
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Lagavulin's 2021 Special Release is a cask strength 12 Year Old bottled at 56.5% — raw, immediate, and unmistakably Isla...
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January 4, 2021
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The Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition is a vintage-dated Speyside single malt with quiet confidence and genuine substa...
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January 4, 2021
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A cask strength exclusive from Kanosuke, this 1st fill bourbon barrel release packs serious intensity at 61% ABV and rew...
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December 13, 2020
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Macallan's 30 Year Old Sherry Oak 2020 release is a serious Speyside single malt that rewards patience and attention. At...
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December 6, 2020
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A bold and unconventional Special Release from Talisker, this cask-strength 8 Year Old with a rum finish pairs island sm...
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November 28, 2020
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Bowmore's 30 Year Old 2020 Release is a refined, contemplative Islay single malt bottled at a well-judged 45.3% ABV. At ...
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November 26, 2020
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Laphroaig's Batch 012 Cask Strength delivers the distillery's coastal peat character at an uncompromising 60.1% ABV, rew...
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November 24, 2020
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Rosebank's 30 Year Old Release 1 is a rare Lowland Single Malt that commands attention through quiet confidence rather t...
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November 15, 2020