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Style: Smoky, Fruity and Creamy Nose:Full of classic Laphroaig goodness, a mix of liquorice, marmalade and bonfire ashes. Followed by lemon citrus, salty peaches, almond flakes and roasted seaweed. Edging more towards the realm of raw Islay as we progress, lean barbeque pork, chilli shreds and smoked shellfish. Coffee and cream, minimal amount of manuka…
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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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Style: Crisp, Rich and Smoky Nose:Begins with a dose of caramel, brine and oysters. Strong hints of the sea as advertised, quite gritty, in a good way. Herbal spice coursing through the aroma and brings in lemon citrus and limoncello. Liquorice rods inserted in between, while boiled potatoes steaming in the heat. A fair bit…
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Style: Rich, Sweet and Smoky Nose:Powerful spice attack, not unexpected given the strength. Followed by distinct, elegant smoked plums and violet roots. Tar, wood smoke an plenty of salinity filling up the air. Plenty of olives, becoming quite meaty as the tone sinks lower – katsu ham, beef jerky and meat stock, which is rounded…
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[52.2%・18 Years Old・Distilled in 1997 ・Bottled in 2016・ Berry Bros & Rudd Bottling for La Maison du Whisky・Cask No. 66・ Single Cask Bottling of 240 Bottles] Nose: Ooo ah, a robust explosion of savoury spices and confectionary notes, brine and pepper, ground cumin and iodine alongside apple compote atop honeyed granola, a hint of heather…
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[52.8%・20 Years Old・Distilled in 1990・ Bottled in 2010 ・ The Nectar of the Daily Drams and The Whisky Agency Joint Bottling・Limited Release] Nose: Robustly briny oyster shells on a rich eggnog base, seasoned with raw spices along with a bit of green malt vibe going on. Palate & Finish: Gooey egg tarts that come with…
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[57.3%・11 Years Old・Bottled in 2010 ・ Official Bottling・Limited Release of 5,000 Bottles] Nose: Peat, mud, sultana and soft pears, medicinal with mandarins and other dried fruits. Palate & Finish: Crisp barley sweetness with bubble gum and a burst of honey before a mid-palate of oily petrol and dried fruits takes over. In the finish, seaweed,…
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[55.0%・NAS・Bottled in 2008 ・ Official Bottling・Limited Release of 3,600 Bottles] Nose: Seaweed and rock salt rubbed bacon under a heavy smoke with wee notes of limes and twigs. Palate & Finish: Jammy but fiery, peat, smoke and spices initially blanketing over the subtler notes of vanilla, oak and tropical fruits before a gradual return to…
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[43.0%・15 Years Old・Bottles Circa 1985 ・Official Bottling Imported by Larios Malaga・General Release] Nose: Soft white fruits with a fine brush of peat and a subtle seasoning of sea salt. Endearingly rewarding as the softness of white peaches and pineapples harmoniously vibes with the warming sensations of beachside seaweed and some diesel smoke. Palate & Finish:…
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[53.5%・18 Years Old・Distilled in 1979・Bottled in 1997・Clydesdale Bottling・Cask No. 5967・Single Cask Release of 222 Bottles] Nose: The heavy cowshed presence is surprising, hints of coal smoke, apple wood incense lingering above a wholesome, oily base of overripe pears, honey and malt. Traces of iodine, white pepper and aged ginger cubes vaguely surface from the background.…
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