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[51.2%・Distilled in 1991・ Bottled in 2020・Kingsbury Bottling Exclusively Bottled For Whisky Lovers Hong Kong・Single Cask Release of 160 Bottles] Nose: An extravagance of tropical fruits, with vanilla. A pinch of gingery spices melting into beeswax and nougat. Palate & Finish: The wholesomeness of vanilla and honey is met with a glorious burst of gorgeous ripe…
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[45.8%・33 Years Old・Distilled in 1980・ Bottled in 2014・The Whisky Agency and La Maison du Whisky Joint Bottling・Single Cask Release of 495 Bottles] Nose: It is the elegant creaminess on first impression, with some syrup cured pineapples, French vanilla and a wee pinch of gingery spices. Palate & Finish: Sweet toffee, slightly salted, along with a…
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[48.3%・24 Years Old・Distilled in 1990・ Bottled in 2014・The Whisky Agency Bottling・Single Cask Release of 190 Bottles] Nose: Beautifully done polished mahogany, berries and bright candied ginger atop a buttery body, with the malt playing well in a complimentary role which in time turns into wet grass with a touch of coastal saltiness. Palate & Finish:…
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[48.0%・NAS・Bottled in 2012・Original Bottling・Limited Release of 4300 Bottles] Nose: Sticky figs and prunes prove captivating, roasted almonds, espresso and tannins smoothed over by the buttery leather. Palate & Finish: Liquor cured oranges bursting through with the bright but creamy Sherry influence, ample of wood and leather as well, hitting you right at the spot. Dark…
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[60.1%・6 Years Old・Distilled in 2011・Bottled in 2017・ePower Bottling・Cask No. 4662・Single Cask Release of 249 Bottles] Nose: Fascinating, aged lemon peels churned with gooey vanilla paste, orange sherbet and cotton candy on a flirty floral setting. Palate & Finish: Orange and grapefruit sherbet on the palate dressed with some Chinese style dried tangerine peels to give…
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[52.4%・23 Years Old・ Distilled in 1992 ・Bottled in 2016 ・SMWS Bottling・Single Cask Release of 270 Bottles] Nose: Fruit salad with a fragrant coconut note, there is a savoury element to it with Bill’s mild yellow fish curry infused with a barley smoke. Palate & Finish: Deliciously fruity, tropical fruits interacting with a certain saltiness from…
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[43.0%・15 Years Old・Bottled in 2020・ Official Bottling・General Release] Nose: Raisins and cranberries infused nougat, dried oranges and syrup soaked walnuts giving it a lighthearted bit of nuttiness. Palate & Finish: Strawberry jam and dark raisins, smooth without lingering on any of the characters too much. Flowing with a wee dried ginger kick and some maraschino…
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[52.6%・24 Years Old・ Bottled in 2016 ・SMWS Bottling・Single Cask Release of 234 Bottles] Nose: A sense of wholesome goodness from the freshly heated up legit diner apple pie, fresh strawberries seasoned with aged lemon flakes. Aged Sherry in the works with a hint of mushroom umami to keep things classy and stately. Palate & Finish:…
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[58.1%・21 Years Old・Distilled in 1995 ・ Bottled in 2016 ・SMWS Bottling・Single Cask Release of 156 Bottles] Nose: An assertive pipe smoke sweetened by dark honey infusion. Tree gum with perhaps a drop or two of Worcestershire sauce as the oak gradually takes control. Palate & Finish: Softer on the palate, smoked bacon and barbecue smoke…
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[60.2%・11 Years Old・Distilled in 2003 ・ Bottled in 2014 ・SMWS Bottling・Single Cask Release of 149 Bottles] Nose: Bold brushes of wood varnish and buttery toffee. Cloves and butterfly cookies with orange essence oil appearing late together with white peaches and popcorn seasoned with a knob of burnt butter. Palate & Finish: Rich flowing vanilla with…
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