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Style: Oaky, Sweet and Dignified Nose:Multiple layers of oak gently placed on the spirit – Begins with cedar wood, tree sap, vanilla oak and finally a soft touch of varnish. Very malty as well. The sweetness of pine and maple syrup are giving a rich and oily buffer in the middle, followed by stewed tropical…
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Style: Fruity and Lightly smoked Nose: Light fruits injected into a yeasty and malty aroma, quite young as there are marks of new make at the front. Orange peel with a whiff of Triple Sec and tar. Liquorice roots, perhaps some cedarwood, lavender oil dripping onto clam shells firing on barbeque sizzle. All sweet and…
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[46.0%・22 Years Old・Distilled in 1962・Bottled in 1985・Cadenhead Bottling・Limited Release] Nose: Apple flesh and apple peels, the refreshing sweetness is well countered by the crisp aromas of barley fragrance, rice paper and pepper with the spirit that’s initially held quite tightly begin to peel off. Palate & Finish: Flowing honey with a slight wax coating, some…
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Style: Rich and Sherry Nose: Sweet, dark cherry while meaty notes reaching from behind. Peppermint pecks, malt cake, nice and syrupy. Dry spices emerges after the first wave of sweetness, traces of nutmeg and ginger shreds. More dark fruits echoing, rich aroma at optimum heat. Good. Palate: Handsome maltiness here, sweet red fruits over subtle…
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[45%・15 Years Old・Distilled in 201・Bottled in 2016・Silvano Samaroli Bottling・Cask No. 68・Single Cask Release of 340 bottles] Nose: Freshly plucked red apples and sweet pear nectar. Plump barley emitting a joyous harvest time vibe, a delicate coating of wax to seal the freshness. A perfectly comforting nose for those who values tranquility over excitement; mangos and jasmine providing enlightenment…
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