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Mortlach 2013 9 Year Old Friday Night Simply Whisky: The Hedgehog's Dram

I've been hoovering up Mortlachs left, right and centre recently, so when I saw this had spent it's nine years in an ex sherry butt (amount of fills unknown!), I bit. Quite interested to see how it …

Score 87/100

Dalmore Sherry Cask Select 12 Year Old: Bigger Price Tag, Same "Ok" Taste?

I have to admit that I have a bit of a soft spot for The Dalmore. Despite the _liberal_ application of fake tan and the generally low abv, I tend to enjoy their expressions. One of my oldest and dearest…

Score 85/100

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old: Beyond Refreshing

After sitting in the cabinet for close to a decade it was time to get this thing popped open!Nose - Very fruity and sweet. Fresh apples covered in light balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. This smells d…

Score 90/100